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CHAIN GANG / News / TT News

Sat TT_01, Johnstown Bridge 10TT.

Results Sat_TT_01 Johnstown Bridge 10mTT
Saturday mornings 10 mile time trial (Sat_TT_01) was a run off with a helpful return tail wind.  Sign on was based at the Hamlet Court Hotel about two kilometres north of the start/finish line. A field of 12 turned out, supported by our two timekeepers, Harry and Michael, with support provided by 2 marshalls and  medic in attendance who followed the last rider on the course.
Ian Cassidy was the fastest on Age standard (+4:12)  followed by Joe Sheehy (+2:56) and Pat Byrne (+2:41) in second and third.
Ian Cassidy (100.57%) was fastest versus Handicap followed by Joe Sheehy (101.77%) and Pat Byrne (103.38%).
Fastest was Ian Cassidy (00:21:14).
Those that were able to stay a while enjoyed a pleasant post race chat, coffee and scones in the hotel. It’s such a bonus having a HQ like this.
Full results will be available shortly on the IVCA website TT_Results.

CHAIN GANG / News / TT News

Sorry for delayed posting. A few setup for 2017 tweaks needed.

Results TTL_01 Blackbull 10mTT
Tuesday nights 10 mile time trial (TTL_01) was a test of endurance to keep the bikes in a straight line while battling a difficult crosswind on the outward leg of the Blackbull course with time in the main being below normal expectations. There was a field of 22, with some new faces attending for the first time, supported by our two timekeepers, Harry and Ger, with support provided by 7 marshalls, 1 starter and our resident medic in attendance.
Ian Cassidy was the fastest on Age standard (+3:28)  followed by Joe Sheehy (+2:20)and Hugh Davis (+1:59) in second and third.
Peter Raftery (98.32%) was fastest versus Handicap followed by Ivan Eustace (100.91%) and Rodney Joyce (101.26%).
Fastest on the night was Ian Cassidy (21:58).
Full results are available on the IVCA website TT_Results.

CHAIN GANG / General News / TT News

TT season gets under way.

Hi all,
first TT of 2017 tomorrow ( Tuesday 25th ), is a ten mile test on the Batterstown course. HQ and sign on at the Black Bull as usual. Please note we have no HQ or toilet facilities so absolute discretion is essential. First man off 1915. I have licences for TT only members and will be at Black Bull around 1800.
Phil.

TT Course Descriptions are available here 

News / TT News

Time Trial season kicks off this week

The first TT event of the 2017 season (TTL_01) takes place this Tuesday 25th April on the Black Bull 10 mile TT course.  We will be using the usual HQ at Black Bull (1st left on R154 from M3 exit to Trim). The nearest WC facilities are in Batterstown at the garage or the pub.

Sign on will close at 19:00 and the first rider will be off at 19:15.  Marshal briefing is at 19.00 sharp.

For further course details and information see document below.

Good luck to everyone and above all, obey the marshals, look after yourself and other riders, and let’s all stay safe and do it all again next week.  We also ask riders to show the utmost respect to the venue we will be using, so please Leave No Trace – take home any litter with you and use dressing room and toilets where provided.

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News / Road Racing / TT News

Cassidy best in Hill Climb

Ian Cassidy continued his excellent form in IVCA time trials this year with a thrilling victory in the Hill Climb on 2 October.  Paul Dolan set the standard with a blistering ride of 7 mins 28 secs for the 2.9 Km course.  This looked like it was good enough to seal the win, but Cassidy pulled out all the stops to record a time of 7 mins 27 secs – beating Dolan into second place by just 1 second!  Third fastest was Barry Swan, with a time of 7 mins 58 secs.

First prize on handicap went to Ciara Kinch who was one of the few riders to beat handicap on the day.  Second in this category was Jimmy Murphy, with John Dillon taking the prize for third on handicap.

Full results are below.

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CHAIN GANG / News / Road News / TT News

Sanyo Cup 2-up TT. 2016.

A lovely clear and calm morning when I left home at 0715 turned to a more normal wet and windy TT day by start time 🙁
Mick and Ciara got round the course in 49:23 just 58 seconds off estimated time to take the trophy with Mark and Ned in second 1:08 off estimated time and Eunan and Tom in third 1:14 off.
Nine pairings only today we suspect the All Ireland final might have had something to do with it. Fastest time 42:47 for Tony and Jonathan. Phil awards himself the booby prize for predicting last years finish time instead of actual. 12 seconds off estimate would have lifted the trophy. Sorry Billy, mea culpa. ;-(((  Even rebuilt my Marcello up for the team photo. Most of it is for sale if anyone interested.

Phil.

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CHAIN GANG / News / Road News / TT News

Sanyo Cup, 2up TT. 18/09/2016.

Please note that an error on the TT calendar has been spotted.
The Sanyo Cup is this coming Sunday, 18th. HQ at the Warrenstown Inn car park. Sign on from 0830. First pair off at 0930. Start finish at the IVCA RR start finish line on the bypass to Dunshaughlin. TT distance 30 km.
The 25 / 50 options TT day is at Moy Valley, Mother Hubbards HQ, on the following Sunday 25th.
The season finale Hill Climb is at Kilmacanogue on Oct 2nd.
Sorry for any confusion,
Phil.

CHAIN GANG / Road News / Road Racing / TT News

SAT -10, Kilcock, 20/08/2016.

What a day to close the leagues season. Pouring rain and blowing a gale !!
Just six hardy souls, or idiots, answered Harry’s call to the start line. Ian ( Cassidy )did a storming 21:22 to win fastest and age standard. Needless to say no one got near there handicap, Pat being closest at 101.71%.
I’ll make a separate report of the final league tables when I’ve recovered, which according to my Garmin will be on Tuesday !!
Thanks to Harry for his final timekeeping stint of the season, and bon voyage for his trip down under. He’ll be heading for spring as opposed to what seems like nearly winter already here.
Many thanks also to the three volunteer marshals who got just as wet as the riders and probably a lot colder. One of them get’s his picture posted 🙂
Phil.

CHAIN GANG / Road News / TT News

Training Peaks Promo.

Hi All,
If anyone out there is thinking of signing up for a Training Peaks Premium subscription I have promo code to offer which will save 20% on first years subscription. First come first served, the promo code is only valid once.
Phil.

CHAIN GANG / News / TT News

TTL-10. Cullmulin Circuit Time Trial.

Cool, dull and windy, the story of the 2016 season.
A good turnout of nineteen riders but only 50% of the scheduled marshals turned up. NOT ACCEPTABLE !!
Neil smashed the field with a new course and age record time of 28:25, great ride.
Neil was riding off scratch so not in the running but no one came close to beating handicap giving an indication of the tough conditions. Best on handicap was Jimmy Murphy.
So that’s it for the TTL and just one last event in the Sat TT Series ( 20th August, Kilcock ). After that we have a two week break before the TT Options day to finalise BAR /FAR possibilities and then the 2up TT and the Hill climb to close hostilities for the year. A float day for Kilcock and the 25/50 options would not go amiss if anyone out there has any influence with the minister for weather.
Phil.

PS . The order has gone in for the new skinsuits. I can increase quantities if anyone wants to make a last minute decision.  I doubt that there will be another order chance for 2016 kit.