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Club Spins
At the AGM last night it was decided to revert to one spin leaving Kilmacanogue at 10.00am every Saturday and Sunday starting this Saturday the 21-Nov-2009. There will be a very quick stop at the Cullemore bends to split the group if it's too big Can we ask everyone to please adhere to this stop. It was also decided to change the meeting point from under the bridige to the roundabout on the fly-over.
Club champs results
Men
1st John Lynch
2nd Anthony Crean
3rd David Kelly
Women
1st Fionnuala Ní Bhradaigh
2nd Fiona Duggan
3rd Mary Dawson
Well done to all riders who took part, especially Caoimhe Ivory, who competed with the senior women!
Club Clothing and Clubhouse Cleanup
The clothing order is due the first week in August, and we will have a night in the clubhouse on Wed 12th Aug so that people who have ordered clothing call collect it, and also to do a tidy up of the clubhouse, there will be tea and cakes for those who come to help. Hope to see a large amount of members there!
Club Prize presentation
The annual prize presentation will take place on Thurs 27th August at 8pm in the clubhouse.
Celebrating 60 years of Cycling
Celebrating 60 years of cycling Bray Wheelers will be hosting a special anniversary dinner dance in the Esplanade Hotel Bray on Friday the 30th of October 2009. Futher information to be posted here in the next few weeks.
Well Done to Ailbhe Ivory
Well done to Ailbhe who won the overall in the Womens Wicklow League.
Round 6 results:
1 Sandra Telford (Orwell)
2 Ailbhe Ivory (Bray)
3 Siobhain Duggan (Bray)
4 Eithne Dalby (Bray)
5 Laura Banfield (Swords)
6 Fionnula ni Bhradaigh (Bray)
Overall:
1 Ailbhe Ivory (Bray) 44
2 Eithne Dalby (Bray) 42
3 Siobhain Duggan (Bray) 41
4 Roisin Kennedy (Lucan) 40
5 Jenny McCauley (Bray) 34
6 Sandra Fitzgerald (Lucan) 31
Great win by John Lynch!
John Lynch soloed to victory in the Brendan Carroll Memorial on Saturday in Stamullen, well done John
Bike Maintenance & Repairs
Tony Martin wishes to announce to all members of the Bray Wheelers Cycling Club that he is now available for bike maintenance, repairs and servicing. Please phone Tony on 086 - 6033 405.
Christy McManus memorial
Well done to Tighernach Murphy, 2nd in the Christy McManus memorial road race, in wet and windy conditions in Roundwood on Sat. Great to see him doing so well!!
Great result for Fionnuala Ní Bhradaigh
Fionnuala won a sliver medal at the European Duathlon Championships in Budapest
Wicklow League begins Tues 2nd June
The Boot Inn league is coming to a close, but as one league ends another begins - the Wicklow League kicks off on Tues the 26th May, and continues every tuesday night through June, for a total of 6 weeks. Run along the same lines as the Boot Inn, these are women-only handicapped races designed to bridge the gap between leisure riders and racers, making them suitable for women of all abilities. They are an ideal place to start for any women who want to try out road racing, or racers who want to sharpen up their training with a good mid-week session. The Wicklow League consists of 6 rounds. The results of each rider’s top 5 races count towards the overall total at the end of the league. This means each rider can afford to miss one race in the league. The sign-on is at 7pm and the races start at 7.30 sharp. Race entry is €5. The race circuit is 3miles of a flattish route (one drag on the main road), races are between 15-20 miles long. Route details can be found here
Martin Codyre Cycling Challenge
Saturday the 30th May 2009 Click here for more information
Results from 1st Club race
52nd Shay Elliott Memorial results
52nd Shay Elliott Memorial Cycle Race
On Sun 26th of April, starting at 11am. The club would like to request the help of all Bray Wheelers members, to marshal the route, so if you could help out we would be very grateful! We hope that as many members as possible will help out. Please contact John McDermott on (home) e-mail or (work) email and mobile 086 3768874 (evenings only for calls, please) if you are free to help out. All help very much appreciated!!
Trip to World Road Championships
For anyone interested in attending the World Road Championships in September. Alan Neenan has put together and attractive package and is taking bookings now. Click her for booking form
Track Cycling
Website : The track website has become quite active with new information and articles going up on it all the time. Add it to your favourites http://www.trackcycling.ie
Resurfacing : The resurfacing is progressing well and all the preperation & excavation work is well under way and the 2nd phase which involves the re-laying of the new surface by the UK company TARMAC is scheduled to start shortly. All work should be completed in time for the new season
Raffle for Bettini's World Championship Jersey.
We were lucky enough recently to have an authentic World Champioship rainbow jersey, signed by world champion Paolo Bettini, donated to the club. This is a very valuable piece of memorabilia. It was decided at the AGM that the Jersey would be raffled in order to raise funds for the club.. To this end we included raffle tickets with your membership pack. The cost of the ticket is €10.00. If you would like to support this raffle please return the ticket money with your membership application. This is a unique opportunity to win something really special while the proceeds of the raffle go to help your club. W.C Jersies go for a small fortune on Ebay - don't miss the the chance of getting one for a tenner!
Gorey Three Day – Team Entry
Team meeting Tues 3rd Feb, in the clubhouse at 9pm, after rollers night. For anyone interested in riding the race. If you wish to enter, please bring along the entry form, filled out, with your entry fee (last year it was EUR 40). Please also bring along EUR 20-30, as a contribution towards team support for the weekend. We also be discussing accommodation and travel arrangements for the race.
Paddy Martin Memorial Randonee.
The Paddy Martin Memorial Randonee will take place on Sunday 22/2/09.
Sign on is from 9.00 - 10.00am.
Long route will be 100K aprx.
Short route will be 72KM aprx
Click here for route
Volunteers wanted to help on the day - if you are not riding can you help out? Please let Brendan O'Leary know as early as possible. Bray members are requested to wear club clothing
Report from Trans Rockies
From Stuart Hannon and Bryan Keavney on the diary page
Murphy & Gunn Prize Night Change
The previously advertised date of Sept 4th will now change, due to 1st and 2nd placed riders being away. A new later date will be advertised asap, please check back for details.
Bray Wheelers Open Evening
We are holding an open evening and also to welcome new members to the club. This will be on Thursday 28th August at 8pm. There will be tea and coffee and a very short talk on bike fit and maintenance. Anyone who needs advice on training this winter, there will be plenty of experienced people on hand. All welcome! Also Ger has recently received the club clothing, so if you are due any clothing come along and pick it up.
Club Road Race Champs
The Club Road Race Championships is on this Saturday the 30th of August at 10.00am starting on the Filterbeds in Roundwood. If you do not intend to race, please come along to help marshall
TDF Sweepstake Winners
1st Áine Mulvaney
2nd Patrick O'Loughlin
3rd Bill Crean
Green Jersey - Eoin Christian
White Jersey - Jean Marlbrough
Polka Dot - Bill Crean
Track Riding Introduction
Bray Wheelers will be having a introduction to track riding on Friday the 8th of August at the Sundrive road Track from 6.30pm. All members are welcome. Bikes will be provided. Please bring, Cycling Gear, Helmet, Cycling shoes (pedals also required if you do not have look delta cleats)
Club Notice
The Martin family would like to inform members who would like to attend that they will be scattering Paddy Martin's ashes at 8.00pm on Monday the 21st of July in Laragh
Tour De France Sweepstake
Thanks to everyone who supported the sweepstake click here for the full draw
Note we only sold 134 tickets so some entrants received an extra rider
Well done Jenny!
Well done to Jenny McCauley who was 6th in the National Championships
Results from the Ashford GP
Overall
1 Jennifer O'Reilly, Ravens
2 Siobhan Duggan, Bray Wheelers
3 Jenny Fay, U/A
4 Emma Walsh, Dungarvan
5 Jenny McCauley, Bray Wheelers
6 Coleen Foley, Swords
Unplaced Senior 3
1 Cathal Redmond, South Eastern Road Club
2 Martin Mizglyski, Wexford Wheelers
3 David Smith, U/A
4 Emanuel Scholkaert, Lucan
5 Sean Connolly, Bray Wheelers
6 Robbie McGee, Bray Wheelers
Ashford GP
Many thanks to all club members who helped run the Ashford GP on Sat!! The club would like to wish a speedy recovery to our own club secretary Larry Clarke who came down in the crash in the bunch sprint, Larry has quite a few cuts and scrapes and sore ribs but is on the road to recovery, despite writing off his new bike! Kenny Bucke from Newbride sustained more serious injuries, with a suspected fracture to his cheek bone which may need an operation, so we wish them both our best wishes.
Wicklow Ladies League
The Cycling Ireland Women's Commission are announcing the new Wicklow Ladies League 2008. This is a unique women only league in Wicklow, and the Women's Commission is expecting it to be a great success this year. The league includes 4 races, taking part on Tuesday evenings in Ashford, just off the N11. Dates are 24th June, 8thy July, 22nd July, 12th August. Races start at 7.30pm, sign-on from 7pm outside Ashford village. Underage and Junior ladies welcome! Cycling Ireland license required, one-day licenses will be issued. For more info call Alexandra Dobbs at 085 7399603.
Club Races
During all future club races anyone crossing the center white line will be disqualified
Also please do not park your car anywhere on the tarmac in the car park on calary
Bray Wheelers Club clothing
If you would like to order club clothing please download this clothing order form, and send to Gerard Ivory, 13 Hawthorn Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow. Mobile 087 991 7090, Home 01 286 7462. Only orders received on time and with full payment will be accepted. The absolute deadline for receipt of orders will be no later than: Thursday 22nd May 2008 Please do no send cash by post, cheques only please! This will be the only chance to order in 2008.
51st Shay Elliott Memorial Race
Photos from race now available here
O'Loughlin Wins Elliott for 2nd Time
Irish National Champion David O'Loughlin of the Pezula Racing team won the 2008 Shay Elliott Memorial Race.
1st David O'Loughlin (Pezula Racing)
2nd Pete Williams (Pinarello)
3rd Paul Griffin (Giant Asia)
51st Shay Elliott Memorial Race
On Sun 20th April 2008, Bray Wheelers host the 51st Shay Elliott memorial race.
Download poster here (note it's a large file)
Sign on is from 9am-10am at the new Bray Wheelers clubhouse, with race start at 10.30am.
The help of club members will be gratefully appreciated to help with marshalling and running of the race, which is a big undertaking for the club. Please contact Anthony Crean on 086 841 8864 or Mark Loughran on 086 822 5310
Martin Codyre Cycling Challenge
Saturday the 30th May 2009 Click
here for more information
52nd Shay Elliott Memorial results
52nd Shay Elliott Memorial Cycle Race
On Sun 26th of April, starting at 11am. The club would like to request the help of all Bray Wheelers members, to marshal the route, so if you could help out we would be very grateful! We hope that as many members as possible will help out. Please contact John McDermott on (home) e-mail or (work) email and mobile 086 3768874 (evenings only for calls, please) if you are free to help out. All help very much appreciated!!
Trip to World Road Championships
For anyone interested in attending the World Road Championships in September. Alan Neenan has put together and attractive package and is taking bookings now. Click her for booking form
Track Cycling
Website : The track website has become quite active with new information and articles going up on it all the time. Add it to your favourites http://www.trackcycling.ie
Resurfacing : The resurfacing is progressing well and all the preperation & excavation work is well under way and the 2nd phase which involves the re-laying of the new surface by the UK company TARMAC is scheduled to start shortly. All work should be completed in time for the new season
Raffle for Bettini's World Championship Jersey.
We were lucky enough recently to have an authentic World Champioship rainbow jersey, signed by world champion Paolo Bettini, donated to the club. This is a very valuable piece of memorabilia. It was decided at the AGM that the Jersey would be raffled in order to raise funds for the club.. To this end we included raffle tickets with your membership pack. The cost of the ticket is €10.00. If you would like to support this raffle please return the ticket money with your membership application. This is a unique opportunity to win something really special while the proceeds of the raffle go to help your club. W.C Jersies go for a small fortune on Ebay - don't miss the the chance of getting one for a tenner!
