The 5th Round of the Dick O’Brien Leisure League (Mind the Gaps) took place on Sunday 12th May – a full report has been written by Tony Pearson – please see the document linked below.
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Hi all, Please note above
This Saturday’s TT venue is now changed to The Tap Pub Car Park
4km south of Beehive Inn ( was Rathcoffey )
Please arrive at 8:30, 1st rider off at 9:30
HQ and Sign on Location : The Tap Pub Car Park
The Tap Pub – Click here for GOOGLE MAP LINK – https://goo.gl/maps/aXFT8JoBbzSmrb6e7
Regards
The TT Committee
The next leisure tour “Mind the Gaps” is scheduled for next Sunday 12th May starting at 9:00 am from Cycle Superstore on the Airton Road Tallaght. Click here for a map of the location.
The route will be the same as last year: Tallaght – Blessington – Hollywood – Left at Hollywood towards Glendalough – Laragh (opportunity for tea stop) – Glenmacnass (take a left immediately on leaving Laragh on the Roundwood Road) – Sally Gap – Manor Kilbride – Tallaght.
The route is a little over 100 Km. Care is advised on the descents, particularly off the Sally Gap. This is a tough mountainous cycle, but an ideal preparation for anyone planning to ride the Wicklow 200/100 in June.
IVCA HACHETT INN 10M TT
Sat, May 4, 2019, sign on from 8:30 1st rider off at 9:30
Sign-on Hatchet Inn
Start at Just East of Hatchett Inn Car Park. Strictly no warming up on the course!
Proceed east to R156 / R157 roundabout at Dunboyne. Turn with due care and retrace to finish opposite start at Hatchett Inn.
Finish is marked on the road and also on an adjacent fence post.
Marshals are located at the roundabout at Dunboyne ( 3 ) and at the junction with L2215 (to Batterstown ). May be needed at Dunboyne AFC if there is match traffic. Say 6 in total. Officials at start, timekeeper, assistant, pusher off and start steward. Two timekeepers and assistants may be required dependant on number of starters.
See TT page here for Map
All please note that in view of the dreadful forecast for tomorrow and with safety foremost in mind we advise that the TT at Johnstown Bridge is cancelled.
Phil.
ttcom@theivca.com
The first event, TTL-01, kicks off the season at Black Bull Tuesday 23rd April.
Sign on from 1800 hrs at the usual parking area. First man off 1915.
Don’t forget, rear lights mandatory in evening time trials and indeed recommended at all times anyway.
New members please see the Guidelines for IVCA time trialling on the website.
A nod to Kevin Simms RIP. He will be missed by us all.
Phil Ormrod.
ttcom@theivca.com
Round 4 of the Touring League, The Liam Horner, took place on a beautiful spring morning from Clonee on Sunday 7th April. There were 13 cyclists in total – four, who felt their fitness wasn’t up to par, started early and Jimmy Murphy, whose marshalling duties finished early, joined in Summerhill. The route was, as usual, through Dunboyne, Summerhill, Trim, Bective, Kilmessan and Hill of Tara where there was a tea stop. The early starters had tea in Kilmessan where it looks like they got better service and far better value for money. The groups then headed for Skryne Castle and, with all the climbing over for the day, the pace really picked up down Skryne Road through Kilbride and inevitably there was a sprint finish back to Clonee. First man home was Eddie Mongey, followed by Alan Heary and Jimmy Murphy and, unbelievably, both groups finished within seconds of each other. History was made on this tour as Jimmy is first person ever to get 2 points both for racing and touring on the same day. Well planned Jimmy!!
Our sincere thanks to Kevin Byrne who came along especially to do the sign on instead of Mick Byrne who was unavailable! Best Wishes to Mick who was undergoing hip surgery on Monday, we wish him a speedy recovery and BE BACK SOON MICK!
The total distance was 80km and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Round 5 of the league, Mind The Gaps, takes place on Sunday 12th May from Cycle Superstore at 9.00am.
The Leisure Committee is pleased to announce the Liam Horner Memorial Tour, which takes place on Sunday 7th April next, starting in Clonee at 10.00am with tea stop on Hill of Tara.
Please see link below for map of route.
https://ie.mapometer.com/cycling/route_4700741
Please contact the Leisure Committee for any questions.
