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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Wednesday 22nd August 2012.

Ballymena Road Club cyclists will hold their final road race of the season when the Will Henry cup 20 miles road race takes place from Glarryford. Youth section riders also have an event on Wednesday night when their Sandy Spence cup RR takes place at the same venue.

Ryan Currie leads the club’s road racing league series with a total of 45 points. Chris Beattie is second on 39 and Connor Young third on 38. Next its double race winner Nigel Kernohan on 34. Clifford Grant has 31 and Tommy Wilson is sixth on 30 points.

Thursday 23rdAugust
  Newly formed Ballycastle cycling club have sent an email to all the local clubs in the area inviting them to take part in their first ever time trial.

They are holding a 10 miles event on the main Straid road which links Ballycastle and Bushmills. The race starts at Ballinlea cross roads at 7pm and the riders will race in the direction of Bushmills before turning and retracing to the start on the same route.

The club appeal for the support of visiting clubs and welcome any feedback to help them improve the way they organise such events.

 

Ballymena Road Club were forced to postpone their McQuigg cup 50 miles time trial for the second time. It had been re-scheduled for last Saturday morning but planned works on the main A26 Lisnevenagh road meant that a 40mph speed limit was in place because of lane restrictions. I understand this was to enable grass cutting to take place. The club hope to rearrange the event for another Saturday morning soon, subject to receiving the necessary permission.

The 50 is a very important event as the senior club time trial best all rounder and also veterans BAR championships include it. There is of course the McQuigg cup to consider too as it goes to the winner of the handicap section. The time trial handicap league also includes this 50 miles event too, so a lot depends on it. Let’s hope a suitable date may be secured and the event goes ahead.