Posted by admin on June 4th, 2010 |
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Shane O'Hara takes the win
Jim O’Leary and Ken O’Keeffe U14 Race
Date May 16th
A fine day in Whitechurch provided mixed fortunes for the 3 Limerick underage riders. There was a good entry with all the top Munster riders present. The race was won by Eddie Dunbar of Kanturk making a fine break on the second lap and holding out to the flag. Steven Shanahan was the best of the Limerick lads this time with an excellent 4th place beating Michael O’Loughlin winner of the Corkman to the line. Henry Cook and Shane O’Hara both had a subdued performance both clearly feeling unwell after the first lap. The 3 lads were joined by a new Limerick rider for this race Mark O’Callaghan who finished an excellent 8th in his debut road race.
Emyvale GP Monaghan
Date May 24th
This was the third round of the national youth league which Shane O’Hara was a joint leader with Craig Crawford. After spending the week in bed with tonsillitis Shane would be severely tested on the hilly 10 mile lap . Twenty five riders took to the start line on a scorching day; the young riders had 2 laps of the tough 10 mile circuit. The first lap was steady as the riders got familiar with the undulating circuit. The first attack happened just approaching the end of the first lap with a Newry rider going clear on the long drag to the start/finish line. Shane had been hovering at the back of the bunch and decided to test his legs and jumped over to the solo rider. The two lads soon had a nice gap however realizing the danger Darragh Long and Craig Crawford took off after Shane and soon the breakaway had 4 riders. However with the extremely warm temperature the break ran out of water and ended sitting up looking for help from the team cars, Shane dropped back into the bunch for a bottle of water and all riders were soon back together.
The full peleton stayed together until they came back to the main road when the tempo was upped by the riders on the front and soon strung out riders all along the hill to the finish line. Darragh Long of Orwell wheelers was first to jump clear, however he was far too early and the long climb proved too much for him as first Craig Crawford and then Shane pulled him back. As the riders neared the top Craig jumped next with Shane on his wheel and timing his run to the line perfectly Shane passed the Ballymena rider and took his most important victory to date.
This win gives Shane the lead of the National youth league with one round to go in Roscommon on the 25th of July.
Posted by admin on May 20th, 2010 |
0 commentsLimerick Classic Tour hosted by Limerick Cycling Club
Distance: 180km OR 80 km option
Date: Sunday 23rd May
Sign on venue: Millennium Centre, Caherconlish, Co.Limerick
Sign on time & Fee: 8.00am-8:45am, sign-on fee €10
Tour Start time: 9am Sharp
Services: First Aid, Repair Van, Showers, refreshments during and after
Contact Pat Spaight 087 2421812, Arthur Schmid 087 9693905 or email limerickcc@gmail.com
Directions to Caherconlish;
180km route; Caherconlish – Herbertstown – Hospital – KnockLong – Garyspillane – Galbally – Lisvarrinane – Glen of Aherlow – Tipperary Town – Donohill – Hollyford – Milestone – Inch – Rearcross (Food stop) – Anglesey Bridge – Curreeny – Dolla – Silvermines – Newport – Rearcross – Gannavane old – Bridge – Pallasgreen – Beary’s Cross – Caherconlish
80km Option;
Posted by admin on May 14th, 2010 |
0 commentsThree Limerick U14 riders turned up in Kanturk hoping to continue their good form from Rás Na nÓg. Needless to say they did not disappoint with Henry Cook finishing 2nd overall followed home by Shane O’Hara in 3rd and Steven Shanahan in 10th. The weather for the weekend was wet and windy making racing conditions dangerous and very tough on the young lads.
Visit the Youth Racing Page for reports on Limerick CC’s youth racing team
Posted by admin on May 10th, 2010 |
0 commentsWhen? June 12th; Sign On 8am; Dept. 9am
Where? Cratloe Co. Clare.
Distance; 52 & 104 mile options.
104 mile route; Cratloe – Killaloe – Ballina – Portroe – Break – Portumna – Whitegate – Bodyke – Sixmilebridge – Cratloe.
52 mile route; Cratloe – Killaloe – Tuamgraney – Break – Bodyke – Kilkisheen – Cratloe.
BBQ & Trophy presentation at the finish.
Please contact Pat Gleeson @ 0863843561 or email southclarewheelers@gmail.com
Please advise if you plan on attending.
Sponsorship cards available on request.
Posted by admin on April 30th, 2010 |
0 commentsTT League 2010 Week 2 Results
Posted by admin on April 29th, 2010 |
0 commentsLimerick CC has a very strong and active youth racing team. The season has started very successfully for the Limerick U14 team with a super result at their first race at the Waller cup in Bohermeen. The three Limerick riders cominmg in 1st, 2nd and 4th. Henry Cook taking his first ever victory followed home by Shane O’Hara in 2nd and Steven Shanahan in 4th.
If any parents are interested in getting their children racing with Limerick Cycling Club then please contact us at limerickcc@gmail.com
Visit the Youth Racing Page for reports on Limerick CC’s youth racing team
Posted by admin on April 27th, 2010 |
0 commentsSome preliminary information:
Date & Time: Sunday May 23. Starts at 9am sharp.
Venue: Millennium Centre, Caherconlish, Co Limerick
Two options: 180KM & 80KM
The exact routes will be posted here in the next few weeks
Posted by admin on April 26th, 2010 |
0 commentsThere is a Cycling League Stating Wed Next 28th April at 7 sharp near Shannon, Co Clare.
More details can be found at http://www.cyclingspins.com. Please note: This is NOT been organized by Limerick CC.
To accommodate the race, Limerick CC will move the wednesday evening spin to Tuesday evenings, departing the Parkway at 6pm
Posted by admin on April 23rd, 2010 |
0 commentsAny takers?
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