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Sunday 25th June, 2017.
HQ is at Mother Hubbards truck stop, Moy Valley, where we have ample parking space, toilet facilities available and also refreshments after the event. See courses link above.
First man of is at 0900.
Hoping for a good turnout and fine weather.
Phil.
Thanks to all our Marshals, Volunteers and Medics on the Day, without whom we cannot Race !
It got hotter as the race progressed and the heat certainly was on the chase groups tried to catch all ahead of them !
The 50 – 55 Group held off the chasing groups ( 39 -44 & 45 – 49 ) of the younger men who did n’t even make a dent
into the gap of the group ahead of them. Managing to catch all but for the duo of Hugh Davis & Jimmy Lally who stayed
away out front. Hugh taking the win from Jimmy by less than half a wheel in a closely contested finish ! John Brady
took the bunch gallop taking 3rd. As they say age is only as the fast men stay fast !
Thanks to Brendan Culleton for full set of Pictures here
| Top 10 Placings | ||||
| Name | Race No | Club | Group | Placing |
| Hugh Davis | 411 | Slipstream Gorey | D | 1st |
| Jimmy Lally | 457 | Dublin Wheelers | D | 2nd |
| John Brady | 745 | Smart Lamp | G | 3rd |
| Daniel Conroy | 706 | Bray Wheelers | G | 4th |
| Paul Tansey | 437 | Orwell Wheelers | D | 5th |
| Billy Bourke | 605 | Sorrento CC | F | 6th |
| Keith Lambourne | 220 | Laois CC | B | 7th |
| Terry Ferris | 606 | Murphy & Gunn | F | 8th |
| Lloyd Berry | 617 | Bray Wheelers | F | 9th |
| Ger Madden | 603 | Fixx Rouleurs | F | 10th |
Super day, super hard course, super venue.
Just nine riders plus timekeepers and four marshals out for the best conditions of the season to date. Excellent service of coffee tea and scones in the restaurant made for a very enjoyable morning out.
Ian remains unbeatable on age standard and fastest time, beating last years effort to create a new course record. Clear winner on Handicap knocking 3′ 13″ off previous best was Rodney Joyce. The two Ians’ and Phil also improved handicap times the three covered by only 0.06 % difference.
Next Sunday is the 25 TT Championship at Moy Valley. It is hoped that a good number of the road men will come out and try a ride against the clock. RR League points will accrue to those who do. The same applies to the 50 TT Championship on Sunday 6th August. More detail on that to follow.
Phil.
After another successful Wicklow 200 last weekend, Sunday racing resumes this week in Summerhill with the prestigious Founders Cup to be competed for.
The Founders Cup was donated by the original founding members of the IVCA, whose names are engraved on the cup: Phil Byrne, Des Troy, Tom Dempsey, E. Dunphy, Denis Goody, Donal O’Connell, Dick O’Brien, Fred Smith and Paddy McInerney.
Sean Lally holds the record for the most engravings as winner of the event!
The race is run each year in an Age CP format. Riders are handicapped in 5-year age groups, with the oldest riders first away.
Best of luck to everyone taking part and remember, safety is the most important consideration for us in the IVCA. Always stay focused on what is in front of you and hold a straight line.
The accolades are still coming in from people who rode the Wicklow 200 this year!
It is great for all of us in the IVCA to have been part of such a successful event. Many seasoned riders said it was the best edition ever – tough, but with great event organisation and excellent marshals all the way around.
Check out a summary of the event here.
On behalf of the IVCA, we want to thank all our members who helped us today and over the last week to deliver a fantastic Wicklow 200. In spite of strong winds and frequent showers, the response we got from riders at the finish was that they thoroughly enjoyed the event and got a great sense of achievement from it.
Many, many riders commented on the excellent marshalling all along the route.
Our thanks, too, to everyone else involved – from Alan Heary and his team, to our photographers, social media minders, and the team at Bray Emmets GAA club who did a fantastic job fitting 3,000 cars into their premises and guiding everyone around the complex with such courtesy and good spirits.
It really was an extraordinary day and the Wicklow 200 continues to be a fantastic event. Without all of our voluntary helpers, it simply would not be possible to keep the Wicklow at the top of the calendar as the stand-out sportive in Ireland. We will build on this year’s experience in our new venue to make it even better next year.
Chapeau everyone and thanks again!
The IVCA Board
*Some final important notes for you*
Please turn up promptly at your scheduled time. You may be taking over from someone who has been on duty from early in the day, so your arrival will be greeted with much appreciation!
When you arrive at your designated point you must text your name to this number: 086 269 9059 so that we know your marshal point is covered.
You will be supplied on the day with some food, water and a hi-viz vest if you don’t have one.
We would ask that all road marshals bring a couple of spare tubes, tyre levers and a track pump (if you have one). If you have to give someone a tube we will replace it for you.
Mechanical and medical emergency numbers are on the numbers attached to the handlebars of the participants bikes. They are:
A Big Thank you to Mick Usher for sponsoring this great event ! Thanks to all who marshaled, drove lead cars etc and our medics and volunteers. Thanks to all the riders for making it great and competitive couple of days tacing. Special Thanks to Tom O’Connell, Dermot Moyne & Terry Ryan.
Full Photo Albums courtesy of Brendan Culleton here Stage 1 and Stage 2
Many Thanks to Brendan for his brlliant photos week after week !
| RRL-12A DMS Sunday 4th June Kentstown | ||||||||
| RRL-12B DMS Monday 5th June Kilcullen | ||||||||
| Placings after Day 2 of the Usher 2 Day | ||||||||
| Day One – Sunday | Day Two – Monday | Placing | ||||||
| Name | Race No | Club | Group | Points | Points | Total Points | Bonus League Points | |
| Tommy Dempsey | 309 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 12 | 12 | 24 | 1st | 10 |
| Eoin McGovern | 748 | Dublin Wheelers | G | 12 | 10 | 22 | 2nd | 9 |
| Brendan Keenan | 329 | Naas CC | C | 10 | 11 | 21 | 3rd | 7.5 |
| Brian Kilbride | 303 | St Tiernans CC | C | 11 | 10 | 21 | “ | 7.5 |
| Ian Cassidy | 716 | Fixx Rouleurs | G | 8 | 11 | 19 | 5th | 6 |
| Kevin McFeely | 343 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 9 | 8 | 17 | 6th | 5 |
| David MacNeaney | 406 | Bray Wheelers | D | 10 | 6 | 16 | 7th | 2.5 |
| Paul Byrne | 458 | Slaney Cycling Club | D | 11 | 5 | 16 | “ | 2.5 |
| Roy Bowden | 524 | Sorrento CC | E | 9 | 7 | 16 | “ | 2.5 |
| Aidan Delaney | 429 | Cuchulainn CC | D | 7 | 8 | 15 | 10th | 1 |
Stage 1 Results
| RRL-12A DMS Sunday 4th June Kentstown | |||||
| Placings after Day 1 of the Usher 2 Day | |||||
| Name | Race No | Club | Group | Points | Placing |
| Tommy Dempsey | 309 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 12 | 1st |
| Derek Gormley | 550 | Ratoath Wheelers | E | 12 | “ |
| Eoin McGovern | 748 | Dublin Wheelers | G | 12 | “ |
| Brian Kilbride | 303 | St Tiernans CC | C | 11 | 4th |
| Paul Byrne | 458 | Slaney Cycling Club | D | 11 | “ |
| Paul McKenna | 729 | Kilcullen Murphy Surveyors | G | 11 | “ |
| Brendan Keenan | 329 | Naas CC | C | 10 | 7th |
| David MacNeaney | 406 | Bray Wheelers | D | 10 | “ |
| Daniel Conroy | 706 | Bray Wheelers | G | 10 | “ |
| Kevin McFeely | 343 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 9 | 10th |
| Roy Bowden | 524 | Sorrento CC | E | 9 | “ |
| Diarmuid Collins | 703 | Orwell Wheelers | G | 9 | “ |
| Yvonne Doran | 341 | Orwell Wheelers | C | 8 | 13th |
| Sean Hynes | 446 | Clontarf CC | D | 8 | “ |
| Ian Cassidy | 716 | Fixx Rouleurs | G | 8 | “ |
| George O’Rorke | 210 | Sorrento CC | B | 7 | 16th |
| Aidan Delaney | 429 | Cuchulainn CC | D | 7 | “ |
| Mark Mearns | 726 | LCRC | G | 7 | “ |
| Eddie Scully | 120 | Smart Lamp | A | 6 | 19th |
| Brian Kane | 323 | Tower CC | C | 6 | “ |
| Paul Fahy | 545 | Slaney Cycling Club | E | 6 | “ |
| Paul Reid | 612 | Fixx Rouleurs | F | 6 | “ |
| Des Howe | 103 | IVCA | A | 5.5 | 23rd |
| Derek McCullagh | 116 | IVCA | A | 5 | 24th |
| Ray Scanlon | 324 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 5 | “ |
| Michael Hayden | 542 | Dublin Wheelers | E | 5 | “ |
| John Brady | 745 | Smart Lamp | G | 5 | “ |
| Mick Davis | 122 | Co. Dublin Road Club | A | 4.5 | 28th |
| Eddie Dunne | 113 | IVCA | A | 4 | 29th |
| Daniel Roberts | 318 | Dublin Wheelers | C | 4 | “ |
| Paul Tansey | 437 | Orwell Wheelers | D | 4 | “ |
| Joe Christian | 715 | Gorey CC | G | 4 | “ |
| JJ Boylan | 104 | Unlaoised CC | A | 3.5 | 33rd |
| Peter Schweppe | 108 | Clonard Road Club | A | 3 | 34th |
| Hugh Byrne | 206 | Sundrive Track | B | 3 | “ |
| Damien Nelson | 507 | Irish Road Club | E | 3 | “ |
| Eddie Lynch | 614 | Orwell Wheelers | F | 3 | “ |
| Colm Conway | 121 | IVCA | A | 2.5 | 38th |
The 5th Round of the Dick O’Brien Leisure League took place on 14th May. This was the last event prior to the Granddaddy of them all – the Wicklow 200 which takes place on 11th June. The route took the riders through some of the most scenic parts of Co. Wicklow, with some tough climbs to contend with as well. See Tony Pearson’s report on the spin below. Well done to all who completed this very demanding route.
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A fine morning with the wind a bit in the south west which was not as expected.
Always a tough return trip on this course. Ian well clear of the bunch on age standard but the next four within a minute of each other.
Three manage to beat handicap Noel, Brendan and Ian ( O’Hara ) managing very minor improvements but not too take away from the pleasure of a new current PB.
We have a break from TTing for a couple of weeks now with the next event being the Hattons Circuit TT at Summerhill / Kilcock on the 17th and a rest before this challenging test is no harm 🙂
Phil.
