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CHAIN GANG / Road News / TT News

A great day for IVCA Time Triallists.

Six of us entered the event but unfortunately only five made it down there, a middle of the night plumbing malfunction, our heating system, not me personally, ended my plans.

Hearty congratulations due to all.

Neil Delahaye,  Champion, Gold Medal, M40.

Ian Cassidy, Bronze medal, M40.

Joe Sheehy, Bronze Medal, M50

Ken O’Neil and Ian O’Hara 16th and 21st respectively in M40.

Result courtesy of Sticky bottle.

Full results National Masters TT Championships, Shannon, Co Clare

Posted on: September 8th, 2018

The big engine is showing no signs of slowing: Neil Delhaye was best at the Masters TT Championships (Photo: www.jimmymcelroy.com)

Sat, Sept 8: Masters National TT Champs
Shannon, Co Clare 23.6km
Combined M40, M50 and M60 Result
Delahaye, Neil Fixx Rouleurs 31’54.12″
Swinand, Greg Team Viner Care @18.54″
Whelan, Eoin Sevin Springs C @26.24″
Madden, John Inspired Cyclin @44.27″
Cassidy, Ian Fixx Rouleurs @58.86″
Woods, Des Newry Wheelers @01’03.94
Woods, Eoin North Tipp Whee @01’16.23
Lynch, Kevin Newry Wheelers @02’06.36
Hughes, Keith Clonard RC @02’10.32
Loughbridge, William Unattached Ulst @02’11.45
Horgan, John Team Viner Care @02’36.18
Collins, PJ Collins Cycle C @02’42.56
Sheehy, Joseph Bray Wheelers @02’50.51
Buckley, Alan Greenmount CA @03’09.90
Hayes, Barry Island Wheelers @03’11.24
Mullowney, Owen Blarney CC @03’13.79
Troy, Chris Castlebar CC @03’20.76
McLoughlin, Noel Island Wheelers @03’24.06
Murphy, AJ Midleton CTC @03’36.56
Keogh, Paul Yeats Country C @03’37.50
Corkery, Michael De Ronde Van Co @03’40.77
Foote, John North Tipp Whee @03’45.81
O’Shea, Michael F Killorglin CC @03’45.99
O’Neill, Ken Scott Orwell Wh @03’49.90
Talumaa, Tilt St Tiernans CC @03’54.05
McGlynn, Kieran Unattached Conn @04’03.38
Buckley, Sean Collins Cycle C @04’05.38
Evans, Derrick South East Road @04’05.85
O’Hara, Ian Lucan CRC @04’15.11
Steed, Ciaran Murphy Surveys @04’15.24
Howard, Gearoid Burren CC @04’16.19
Noble, Paul WexfordWhls @04’25.01
Crowe, Michael North Tipp Whee @04’26.90
Flynn, Jimmy Cuchulainn CC @04’48.68
McIlroy, Sean Panduit Carrick @04’54.43
Birney, Martin Team Sportactiv @05’02.20
Deevy, Martin Naas CC @05’12.02
Foley, Greg VCC Wheelers @05’12.34
Drumm, Dominic Bann Wheelers @05’19.53
Travers, Jason Dungarvan CC @05’21.14
Harrington, Noel Club Rothaiocht @05’21.15
Gentleman, Tom Tralee Manor We @05’27.58
Nevin, JB Burren CC @05’30.51
Moloney, Frank Limerick CC @05’46.78
Brannigan, Noel Naas CC @05’57.43
Beary, Dave Limerick CC @06’21.45
White, John Leinster @07’01.56
Ahern, Joe Collins Cycle C @07’16.16
Fitzpatrick, Patrick Collins Cycle C @09’09.06
Forde, Pat Midleton CTC @10’20.76

Masters 40 Results
Delahaye,N FXX = 31’54.12″
Whelan,E SSA @ 26.24″
Cassidy,I FXX @ 58.86″
Woods,E @ 01’16.23″
Lynch,K NEW @ 02’06.36″
Hughes,K @ 02’10.32″
Loughbridge,W ULS @ 02’11.45″
Horgan,J VIN @ 02’36.18″
Collins,P CCC @ 02’42.56″
Buckley,A GRE @ 03’09.90″
Hayes,B ISL @ 03’11.24″
Mullowney,O BLA @ 03’13.79″
Troy,C CAS @ 03’20.76″
Keogh,P YEA @ 03’37.50″
O’Shea,M KIL @ 03’45.99″
O’Neill,K SCO @ 03’49.90″
Talumaa,T TIE @ 03’54.05″
McGlynn,K CON @ 04’03.38″
Buckley,S CCC @ 04’05.38″
Evans,D SER @ 04’05.85″
O’Hara,I LUC @ 04’15.11″
Steed,C MUR @ 04’15.24″
Howard,G BUR @ 04’16.19″
Noble,P WEX @ 04’25.01″
Foley,G VCC @ 05’12.34″
Travers,J DUN @ 05’21.14″
Harrington,N RNS @ 05’21.15″
Gentleman,T TRA @ 05’27.58″
Nevin,J BUR @ 05’30.51″
Brannigan,N NAS @ 05’57.43″
White,J U/A @ 07’01.56″
Forde,P MID @ 10’20.76″

Masters 50 Result
Swinand,G VIN = 32’12.66″
Madden,J INS @ 25.73
Woods,D NEW @ 45.40″
Sheehy,J BRA @ 02’31.97″
McLoughlin,N ISL @ 03’05.52″
Murphy,A MID @ 03’18.02″
Corkery,M @ 03’22.23″
Crowe,M @ 04’08.36″
Deevy,M NAS @ 04’53.48″
Moloney,F LIM @ 05’28.24″
Beary,D LIM @ 06’02.91″
Ahern,J CCC @ 06’57.62″

Masters 60 Result
Foote,J = 35’39.93″
Flynn,J @ 01’02.87″
McIlroy,S PAN @ 01’08.62″
Birney,M TSR @ 01’16.39″
Drumm,D @ 01’33.72″

General News / News

Gay Farnan Memorial Tour details

The Gay Farnan Memorial Tour takes place on Sunday, 9th September, starting from Dunsany GAA Club at 9.30 am.  This event is open to IVCA members and friends.  The tour forms part of the IVCA Leisure League, so there is no cost to members.  There is, however, a small €10 entry fee for non-IVCA members to cover insurance and ancillary costs.

Gay Farnan was Touring Director of the IVCA for many years and was a key part of the team that built up the Wicklow 200 and the West Wicklow 100 tours.  Gay sadly passed away in 2017.  However, we are delighted to remember him through this new tour, which replaces the West Wicklow on the calendar.  We hope there will be a good turn-out from all members – racing and touring alike – for this end of season wind-down.

There are two routes available – 40 Km and 70 Km and are shown on the file below.

Please note the following:

  • This is a tour, not a race.
  • The Rules of the Road must be obeyed at all times and all participants must wear helmets.
  • The routes have been marked on the road at the main junctions.
  • The event is not marshalled, so extra care should be taken at all junctions.
  • All participants should be able to carry out basic maintenance on their bike in the event of punctures or minor mechanical problems.
  • There will be refreshments at the finish, but no official coffee stop en route.  However, there are cafes and service stations along the route in Trim, Longwood, Enfield – and Summerhill for the shorter route.

To zoom in on the 70 K route, click here (70k).  To zoom in on the 40K route, click here (40k)

We hope that as many members as possible will come out to support this event on 9th September.

gay-farnan-route-2

 

General News / Road News

Sunday’s Race Sept 2nd – Cancelled

Hi All
Due to the unavailability of a large number of marshals for next Sunday’s race 2nd Sept, the race committee regrets it has reluctantly had to cancel next Sunday’s race on health and safety grounds.
Regards,
 The Race Committee

General News / News

September events and calendar changes

The summer may be coming to an end, but there’s still plenty of cycling on the menu for IVCA members in September.  There are also some important changes to the calendar which are outlined below.

Saturday 1st September is the date for our Track Championships in Sundrive Park.  Track accreditation is mandatory to participate.  See e-mail which was sent to members on 23rd August for further details. In the event of bad weather on the Saturday, the track meet with continue on Sunday, 2nd September.

On Sunday 2nd September, the re-scheduled final road race of the season takes place in Monasterevin, with sign-on at Monasterevin GAA Club.

Sunday 9th September sees the inaugural Gay Farnan Memorial tour take place.  This tour replaces the former West Wicklow 100 Km, which used to start from Tallaght.  The new tour starts at Dunsany GAA Club at 9.30 am and is open to IVCA members and friends.  We hope to have a good turn-out for what was always an enjoyable spin for racing and touring members alike at (almost) the end of the season.  Two routes are available, a 70 Km route and a 40 Km route.  Further details will be posted in the coming week.

The Sanyo 2-Up TT takes place on Sunday, 16th September, starting at 9.00 am in Warrenstown.  The AGM of the IVCA is on the same day, at 2.30 pm.  Documentation for the AGM has been issued to members by e-mail.

Finally, the IVCA Hill Climb takes place on Sunday 23rd September.  Due to the volume of traffic using the Long Hill in Kilmacanogue, we have changed the venue for the event this year.  The new climb will be Cromwellstown Hill, outside Rathcoole.  Sign-on and refreshments afterwards will be at the nearby Beech Park Golf Club.  You can find the location by clicking here.

General News / Road News

This Sunday’s Race Aug 26th Postponed to Sept 2nd

Hi all
Due to the severe travel restrictions next weekend as a result of the papal visit, the race committee has decided to postpone next Sunday’s race until the following Sunday.
The race will now go ahead at the same venue Monasterevin GAA on Sunday 2nd September.
Sign on open  8am to 8.45am
Marshal briefing 8.30am
All members due to marshal next Sunday 26th now need to marshal Sunday 2nd September instead.
Members co-operation with regard to this will be greatly appreciated.

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CHAIN GANG / Road News / TT News

IVCA Time Trial Leagues, 2018.

So. Saturday’s 10 TT at Johnstown Bridge wrapped up the leagues for the season. The results are now available for all to peruse on the google pages.
Next Saturday, 25th is options day at Moy Valley when final opportunities for 25 and 50 times for the BAR / FAR exist after which the final Tables can be produced. Fingers crossed everyone for a dry calm day, we live in hope.
Phil.
ttcomm@theivca.com

CHAIN GANG / Road News / TT News

Sanyo Cup. Two up TT. 16th September.

Please all note that the start time for the TT has been moved to 0900 in order to allow time for everyone to get to the AGM at1430, West County Hotel, Chapelizod.
HQ for the TT is at Warrenstown Arms car park as usual with the start / finish on R125 at the road race s/f.

CHAIN GANG

IVCA TTL-10. Culmullin Circuit TT.

So that’s the finale of the TTL but not yet of the season as a whole. Next Saturday 18th, is the SatTTL finale at Johnstown Bridge and the following Saturday 25th we have the Options TT day at Moy Valley where last efforts for BAR / FAR 25 / 50 times may be had. It would be nice to see everyone out for that and the excellent Mother Hubbards’ breakfast afterwards.
That just leaves the two up and the hill climb to round off the year.
I’ll confirm the all league positions after final checks after the weekend.
Phil.
ttcomm@theivca.com

General News / News

100 in 8 Tour on 12th August

The IVCA’s 100 in 8 tour takes place next Sunday, 12th August.

Covering 100 miles (160 Km) in 8 hours is one of cycling’s standard touring challenges and has been a feature on the IVCA calendar for many years.  An engraved Silver Medal is awarded each year to any member completing the 50 in 4, the Wicklow 200 and the 100 in 8.

This year’s event will start from the Grasshopper Inn in Clonee, rolling out at 9:00am sharp.

The route will be similar to previous years (see map from 2016 below), but more likely to be cycled anti-clockwise this year:  i.e. heading out to Rathoath and Skryne before turning west to Delvin.

Even if you only want to ride part of the way, our touring members would be glad of the company and shelter from the wind as they take on this challenge.

Remember to bring some money for a food stop along the way.

100-in-8-route

Click on map for larger image

CHAIN GANG / Road News / TT News

TTL_09. 50 mile TT Championship. Moy Valley.

A fair morning for our last championship event.
Thirteen brave souls took on the test looked after by Medic ( not sure who was on duty ), timekeeper Harry and a full compliment of marshals so thanks to all, with four roundabouts to negotiate it’s great to have every junction covered.
Gold medal ride was by Hugh Davis with a super 2:06:06, and an Age Standard time of Plus 28:41.
In the process he actually lowered his previous years age record for a new age 71 record. On handicap Hugh was 6th.

Silver medal goes to Pat Byrne with a 1:58:24 ride for Plus 23:38. Pat took 5th place on handicap.

Bronze medal goes to Ian Cassidy with 1:54:16 for a Plus 22:52.

Fourth place was Phil Ormrod with 2:18:56 for a Plus 19:43, also good enough for a new age 74 record lowering Fred Harte’s 2013 record by one minute exactly.  Phil also took first place on handicap.

5th place goes to Mark Kidd with 2:00:47 for a plus 18:47 on his debut 50 TT with us.

6th place goes to Peter Raftery with 2:10:39 for a Plus 18:16 and also taking 4th place on handicap.

2nd place on handicap goes to Noel Conway.

3rd place on handicap to Ian O’Hara

Fastest – Ian Cassidy. 2nd – Pat Byrne. 3rd – Mark Kidd.

4th – Ian O’Hara. 5th – Ken O’Neil. 6th – Noel Conway.

Commiserations to Peter Rice and Brendan Byrne both of whom were DNF’s.

Final TTL event this coming Tuesday, 7th Aug at the green sheds for the Circuit TT.

Phil. ttcomm@theivca.com