Drogheda Wheelers

Niall Craven of Drogheda Wheelers won this week’s senior race, his second victory in a row in this year’s league. In the underage event the win went to Pearce Gorman of Stamullen.

Niall Craven of Drogheda Wheelers won the second round of the Mark Mullen league. The underage event was won by Darragh Lenehan of Drogheda Wheelers.

Liam Hanley of Lucan took victory in the first round of the this year’s Mark Mullen League. Seamus Connor of Drogheda Wheelers won the underage race.

Our annual Mark Mullen League gets underway again on Monday 19th June. Racing will take place at 7:30 each Monday night for six weeks in total. Each race consists of 5.5 laps of the Donore Circuit. All races are run on a handicap basis and are an ideal opportunity for those who’ve never raced before but would like to give it a try. Anyone wishing to race must hold at least a Cycling Ireland Club competition license (club members who have non-competition licenses can upgrade by applying to Cycling Ireland).

Riders must ride in a minimum of 3 rounds to be eligible for overall prizes. Riders who ride all 6 rounds will have their best 5 results count.

Sign-on for each race will be outside Donore National School. The entry fee will be €5 per race, payable at sign-on.

There will be a club meeting next Wednesday (June 7th) at 8:00 pm in the Thatch Bar. The purpose is to prepare for the upcoming Mark Mullen League which will run from Monday June 19th until Monday July 24th inclusive (total 6 x Mondays) and any other business members would like to discuss.

We would urge all race / committee members to attend so that arrangements can be finalised as early as possible. Full details regarding the league will be published here as soon as possible.

Ras na nÓg

Saturday April 1st

Stage 1 10:30 am Crit
Sign on opens at 8:45 am at Bellewstown Racecourse

Stage 2 Road Race 2:00 pm
Sign on reopens at 1:15 pm

Sunday April 2nd

Stage 3 Road Race 10:00 am
Sign on opens at 8:30 am

Final presentation at Bellewstown Racecourse at approx. 1:30 pm
For route details click here

Senior Races

Saturday April 1st

Peter Bidwell Memorial – Race starts at 5:30 pm
Sign on at Drogheda Retail Pk 3:30-5:15 pm

8 x laps of the 6.4km circuit 51.2km
Handicap Race for all categories
Presentation in Thatch Bar Donore Road, Drogheda.

Sunday April 2nd

Coombes Connor Memorial
Sign on from 9:30 am at Bellewstown Racecourse

Race 1 A4 at 11:30 am 4 x laps of the 14k circuit 56km

The A1, A2 and A3 races will roll from the racecourse at 1:00 pm in race order for 1:10 pm start on the circuit.
A1 race 9 x laps 126km
A2 race 7 x laps 98km
A3 race 6 x laps 84km

Final presentation at Bellewstown racecourse
A4 presentation after completion of A4 race

This year’s Boyne GP will take place on Sunday 12th March 2017.

Sign on venue will be Ryan’s Pub Gormalough (6kms from Slane on the R163 Kells Rd). Sign on will open at 9:00am and will remain open until 12:30 pm. To ensure rider safety it is necessary to stagger the start times. Racing will be on the usual 12km circuit.

Race Programme

10.30 A2 race 7 x laps 84km
10.33 A4 race 5 x laps 60km
12.45 A1 race 8x laps 96km
12.48 A3/Jun race 6 x laps 72km

Riders wishing to avail of one day licences are advised to come early to ensure a timely start. Presentation for the earlier events will take place as soon as the later events are on the road.

For further info, contact Ger Campbell 086 8192205 gerry.campbell@droghedawheelers.ie

SKODA Ireland are delighted to sponsor the 2017 Rás na nÓg. The annual cycle event, aimed at junior cyclists, was first established in 2007 by the late Chairman of the Drogheda Wheelers, Peter Bidwell and current long serving secretary Gerard Campbell.

The 2017 Rás na nÓg will take place on Saturday April 1st and Sunday 2nd at Bellewstown Racecourse for the third year in a row and is expected to draw large crowds to soak up the carnival atmosphere on the day.

Speaking ahead of the 2017 Rás na nÓg, event organiser Gerard Campbell said: “Rás na nÓg is hugely popular and continues to grow each year. It kicks off the cycling season and cyclists from all corners of the country flock to Bellewstown to take part. We’re very proud to list a number of top cycling talent among our stable of previous participants and winners, including: Ryan Mullen who now cycles for Cannondale team at World Tour level; Eddie Dunbar, who rides for the Axeon team in the USA; and Michael O’Loughlin, who is the current under 23 road race champion and is riding with the Wiggins team in the UK.”

Also commenting, Cathal Kealey, PR and Sponsorship Manager at SKODA Ireland, said: “We’re delighted to be getting behind the 2017 Rás na nÓg, a key event in the Irish cycling calendar. The Rás alumni reads like a who’s who of Irish cycling talent so we are excited to be lending our support this year.”

Click on the link below to download the entry form

Rás na nÓg 2017 Entry Form