Drogheda Wheelers

All our racers are urged to take note of two important upcoming events. The Charleville 2 Day event will take place on September 3rd and 4th. In order to ensure that we register our riders on time, have enough accommodation etc., all those interested in taking part need to notify Gerard Campbell as soon as possible. The event is open to all riders with an A2, A3 or A4 license. You can contact Gerard on 086 8192205 or gerry.campbell@droghedawheelers.ie

Our second annual club championship will take place on August 28th. Once again the venue will be Corkagh Park. This event is open to all Drogheda Wheelers members who hold at least a club competition license. No need to register for this one – just make sure to keep the date free in your calendar!

This week’s senior event was won by Gary Gorman of Stamullen

In the underage event, victory went to Sean Lenehan of Drogheda Wheelers.

There was a large turnout for the first round of the annual Mark Mullen League. In the senior event, Javan Nulty managed to ride clear of a large bunch to take the win.

In the underage event, victory went to Seamus Connor of Drogheda Wheelers.

Our next club meeting will be held next Tuesday (June 7th) at 8:00 pm in the Thatch Bar. The main purpose is to discuss the upcoming Mark Mullen League which will run from Monday June 20th until Monday July 25th inclusive (total 6 x Mondays) and anything else that is on peoples minds.

We would urge all race / committee members to attend so that arrangements can be finalised as early as possible.

Drogheda Wheelers’ annual Mark Mullen League gets underway again on Monday 20th 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 4 rounds to be eligible for overall prizes. Riders who ride all 6 rounds will have their worst result deleted (best 5 results to count).

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

Drogheda Wheelers (and an assembly of friends) will promte the Dunsany GP Races this Saturday, May 7th.

HQ will be Dunsany GAA Grounds with sign on from 9:00 am. Racing starts at 10.30 am

Race 1 A3/Jun 4 x laps of the green sheds circuit 68k

Race 2 A4 3 x laps 51k

Both races will come off circuit at the end of the final lap to finish adjacent to the church at Dunsany.

For further Info, contact Ger 086 8192205 (after 6:00 pm) email:gerry.campbell@droghedawheelers.ie

All club members are reminded that there will be an ALL STAFF pre race meeting in the Thatch Bar this Wednesday night 13th at 8pm.