Category: CHAIN GANG

Good Morning all.

As part of an on-going upgrade to the IVCA website, the Board has been reviewing the information which is available on the site -or which could be added to the site – for the benefit of members.
Some updating of the IVCA’s Racing Rules was considered necessary to reflect the manner in which the IVCA currently runs its events. The previous set of Rules have not been updated for 10 years.
The AGM provides an opportunity to share with members the work which has been undertaken to date. The draft updated Racing Rules are attached for information.
This document reflects the manner in which the IVCA currently organises its events. It sets out the different types of races which are run and the responsibilities and duties of members participating in those events.
It is intended to publish the final version of the updated Racing Rules rules ahead of the 2025 racing season.  See below link.

The Board would be happy get members’ initial feedback on the document at the AGM on Sunday 22nd September. You can also submit your feedback by e-mail to the Race Committee at racecom@theivca.com up to 13th October 2024.

Kind regards

IVCA Board

https://theivca.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IVCA-Draft-Updated-Racing-Rules-for-AGM-2024-v.2-.pdf

Hi all,
The IVCA invites you to take part in the ninth tour of the IVCA Dick O’Brien Leisure League – The Joe Hoare Reliability Tour -2024 on September 8th next Sunday
NOTE – Sign on from 09.30 am with a 10.00am departure time from the Grasshopper pub car park, Clonee, Co.Meath.

The route will be announced on the day and should be approx. 60-70 km.

As this is a reliability trial, all IVCA members participating will not be allowed to use cycle computers, Garmin’s, watches etc. to gauge their time.

At the sign on stage, each rider will estimate his/her time to complete the course. This will be noted by an invigilator who will remain at the sign on stage for the duration of the event. The rider that completes the course in the closest time to his/her estimated time wins the event.

A tea stop may be incorporated into each riders estimated time and usually takes place at Summerhill.

All IVCA members welcome and all riders must hold a current CI licence.

Kind regards,

Brendan Johnston

Touring Coordinator

 The IVCA invites you to take part in the seventh tour of the IVCA Dick O’Brien Leisure League – We’ll Meath Again Tour 2024 – will take place on Sunday, July 14^th next, at 10.00am departing from the Grasshopper pub car park, Clonee, Co.Meath.

 The distance will be approx. 70 KM and there will be a tea stop in Summerhill.

 All IVCA members are welcome and all riders must hold a current CI licence.

Hi all

The IVCA wish to invite members to participate in the Dick O’Brien Leisure League – The Liam Horner Memorial Tour 2024 on Sunday 14th April 2023.  Sign on at the Grass hopper pub car park in Clonee from 09.30am. Departure 10.00am sharp. Please see below link for the route map. Distance is approx. 80km.  There will be a tea stop at Tara Hill as usual. All those wishing to participate must be IVCA members and or CI licence holders and the rules of the road must be observed.

https://strava.app.link/G0Tm4MKqJIb

Regards,

Brendan Johnston – Touring director – 2024