The penultimate round of this year’s league saw Sean Landers take his second win, with Austin Dennis of Drogheda Wheelers second and David Hickey of Swords third. The win sees Sean take an eight point lead into the final week.
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Rian McCrystal of Bellurgan took his second win in a row to move to top spot in the overall standings. Niall Browne of Drogheda Wheelers finished second with Colm Bellew of Clontarf third.
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Though primarily known for our many achievements in road cycling, Drogheda Wheelers also boasts many riders who regularly engage in off-road disciplines. This year, one young rider in particular has been grabbing headlines and putting the club in the spotlight with a series of impressive performances in both mountain biking and cyclocross.
12-year-old Ciara O’Connor has had a truly remarkable season. Participating in various cyclocross leagues, Ciara achieved numerous podium finsihes culminating in a memorable victory in the final round of the Leinster league, a result that secured an impressive second place overall. Ciara also claimed second position in the fiercely competitive Leinster cyclocross championships before transitioning to mountain biking at the beginning of this season. She took part in the Biking Blitz series, which consisted of seven rounds held at different trail centers across the country. After several more podiums, Ciara again achieved a superb victory in the final round amidst the captivating landscapes of the Slieve Bloom Mountains.
Ciara next took part in the cross-country Mountain Bike National Points Series. Demonstrating her skills and determination, she again secured podium placements in each round, ultimately winning the final round and securing another outstanding second-place finish in the overall National Points Series.
With her sights set on future successes, Ciara eagerly looks forward to the upcoming National Mountain Biking Championships in July, followed by the commencement of the Cyclocross season in September.
If you or your child is interested in cycling, cyclocross, mountain biking or road cycling, please contact youth@droghedawheelers.ie
Rian McCrystal of Bellurgan Wheelers won Round 3 of the 2023 League with Hugh Butler (Sean Kelly Cycling Club) 2nd and Martin Gilbert (Bike Fit Studio) 3rd
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Donore, Co Meath – Sunday, July 2nd
Promoted by Jons Drogheda Wheelers
Sponsored by Richie’s Bike Store
A1/A2/A3/Jun Race
1st – Daire Feeley (All human/VeloRevolution Racing Team)
2nd – George Peden (Team PB Performance)
3rd – Matteo Cigala (Team Dan Morrissey – Primor by Pissei)
4th – Mark Dowling (All human/VeloRevolution Racing Team)
5th – Cillian Murphy (Galway Bay CC)
6th – Aaron Rafferty (Moynalty CC)
7th – Ruairí Byrne (UCD CC)
8th – Paul Kennedy (Burren CC)
9th – Aureliusz Klus (Stamullen RC)
10th – Anthony Walsh (Roadman CC)
Unplaced A2’s
1st – Aureliusz Klus (Stamullen RC)
2nd – Neil McKenna (AHC Racing)
3rd – Jack Conroy (Bray Wheelers)
4th – Jack Bickerdike (Athy Wheelers CC)
Unplaced A3’s
1st – Eduardo Liaz Silva Júnior (Brazucas CC)
2nd – Derek Joyce (Galway Bay CC)
3rd – Patrick Ennis (Un-Attached Leinster)
4th – Jason Howick (Bray Wheelers)
Unplaced Juniors
1st – Christopher Marshall (Molenspurters Meulebeke)
2nd – Patrick O’Sullivan (Orwell Wheelers CC)
3rd – Rian Morgan (Roadman CC)
4th – Josh Callaly (Navan RC)
Unplaced Woman
1st. Marine Lenehan (Team Dan Morrissey – Primor by Pissei)
A4 Race
1st – Roman Frantsuzov (Starsky Cycling)
2nd – Shane Donohue (Athy Wheelers CC)
3rd – Daniel Murray (Ballina CC)
4th – Dean Wilson (Deenside Wheelers)
5th – Derek Daly (Clondalkin CC)
6th – Ricardo Machado (Un-Attached Leinster)
7th – Martin Cahill (Athy Wheelers CC)
8th – Joao Paulo De Souza Sá Gonçalves (Brazucas CC)
1st U/P Woman – Ciara Kinch (Cuchulainn CC)
July 1st 2023
Promoted by Jons Drogheda Wheelers
Platin, Co Meath
1st – Mark Dowling (All Human/VeloRevolution Racing Team)
2nd – Daire Feeley (All Human/VeloRevolution Racing Team)
3rd – Cillian Murphy (Galway Bay CC)
4th – Jason Kenny (UCD CC)
5th – Paul Kennedy (Burren CC)
6th – Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport)
7th – Patrick O’Sullivan (Orwell Wheelers CC)
8th – Ruairí Byrne (UCD CC)
1st U/P A2 – Jack Conroy (Bray Wheelers)
2nd U/P A2 – Kevin Leech (Jons Drogheda Wheelers)
1st U/P A3 – Craig Sweetman (Stamullen RC)
2nd U/P A3 – Kieran McKenna (Ards CC)
1st U/P A4 – David Ennis (Bohermeen CC)
2nd U/P A4 – Lee McDowell (Team Vision Racing)
1st U/P Jun – Christopher Marshall (Molenspurters Meulebeke)
2nd U/P Jun – David Harrington (Orwell Wheelers CC)
1st U/P Woman – Ciara Kinch (Cuchulainn CC)
Conor Murphy of Rostrevor Mountain Bike Club won Round 2 of the 2023 League with Paul Norton (All human/VeloRevolution Racing Team) 2nd and Arek Kluz (Stamullen RC) 3rd
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Sean Landers of UCD won Round 1 of this years Mark Mullen League.
Drogheda Wheelers are promoting a weekend of racing in Donore, Co Meath on July 1st and 2nd.
Peter Bidwell Entry: https://eventmaster.ie/event/W9ARs65i0j
Peter Bidwell Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2852208905108484210
Brendan & Kitty Campbell Memorial Entry: https://eventmaster.ie/event/0j3mSzqsA1
Brendan & Kitty Campbell Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2974271274217123658
This is the clubs fourth & fifth open senior races this year. We would really appreciate any support from riders as we have worked extremely hard to keep the calendar alive this year!
Any questions can be sent to gearoidcampbell1@gmail.com.
Drogheda Wheelers are delighted to announce that our annual Mark Mullen League will commence on Monday 19th June. Racing will take place every Monday night for six weeks. Riders must register in advance on eventmaster.ie. All riders please note that registration will close on Sunday 18th June 8:00 pm No applications can be processed after that date so please make sure to register on time.
A great six nights of racing and craic had every year – don’t miss out!
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/2974270960555872664
Any issues – contact Gearóid on gearoidcampbell1@gmail.com
