Congratulations to Sean Landers of UCD, who won this year’s league by the narrowest of margins from Drogheda Wheelers rider, Shane Coll. Sean won the final round with Shane finishing second meaning that both riders finished on 45 points (each rider’s best 5 results count towards their total). As per the league rules, the tie was decided on the outcome of the final round. And fittingly, Sean Lenehan finished third on the night to ensure that he also finished third in the overall standings. Well done to all three riders for some fine performances and indeed to everyone who took part and made this year’s event a safe and successful one.
Sean Landers UCD wins round 6 of the Drogheda Wheelers Mark Mullen League from Sean Coll Drogheda Wheelers 2nd and Sean Lenehan Navan 3rd. Photo: Colin Bell PhotographyRosemary Mullen wife of the late Mark Mullen, with Benner Maguire and Club Chairperson Andrew Watters presents Sean Landers UCD with the trophy for winning the Drogheda Wheelers hosted Mark Mullen League. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
There was a Drogheda wheelers one-two with Kevin Leech recording an impressive win ahead of team mate Shane Coll. Christopher Marshall (Orwell Wheelers) was third.
Shane Coll’s second place seems him move to the top of the overall standings ahead of Sean Landers (UCD) and Sean Lenehan (Navan).
Kevin Leech Drogheda Wheelers wins round 5 of the Mark Mullen League from Shane Coll Drogheda Wheelers 2nd and Christopher Marshall Orwell Wheelers 3rd. Photo: Colin Bell PhotographyShane Coll Drogheda Wheelers was second in round 5 of the Mark Mullen League. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Sean Landers (UCD) followed up last week’s second place with a win that sees him go top of the overall standings. Mateo Cigala was second with Paul Norton third.
Sean Lenehan of Navan is now second in the overall standings with Drogheda’s Shane Coll moving up to third.
Sean Landers UCD wins round 4 of the Mark Mullen league hosted by Drogheda Wheelers. Photo: Colin Bell Pressphotos.ieMark Mullen League Round 4. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Joseph Mullen (Navan) took victory in Round 3 of the Mark Mullen League. Sean Landers (UCD) was second with David McCaul third. Sean Lenehan’s fourth place finish sees him take top spot in the overall standings.
Joseph Mullen Navan Road Club wins round 3 of the Drogheda Wheelers hosted Mark Mullen League by over 30 seconds at Crufty near Drogheda. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Round 3 of the Drogheda Wheelers hosted Mark Mullen League at Crufty near Drogheda. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Drogheda Wheelers rider Shane Coll won in his first appearance in this year’s league. Sean Landers (UCD) was second with Javan Nulty (Stamullen) third. Gary Gorman’s fourth place moves him into top spot on the overall table.
Shane Coll riding for host club Drogheda Wheelers wins round 2 of the Mark Mullen League from Sean Landers (UCD) in second and Javin Nulty (Stamullen RC) in third at Crufty near Drogheda. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Sean Mullen (Navan Road Club) won round 1 of this year’s league with Gary Gorman (unattached) second and Aaron Rafferty (Bohermeen) third.
Sean Mullen of Navan Road Club crosses the line ahead of the bunch to win round one of the Mark Mullen League hosted by Drogheda Wheelers Cycle Club at Crufty near Drogheda. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
Drogheda Wheelers Mark Mullen League at Crufty near Drogheda. Photo: Colin Bell Photography
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Round 1 of the League (Monday 14th June) will be comprise four laps of the circuit mapped out below.
The assembly area for the night will be at the start/ finish line which is just off R150 Duleek-Julianstown road, when heading east towards Julianstown. Race start time will be at 7:30 pm.
All riders that have Cycling Ireland race numbers i.e. those with full competitive licences are asked to wear those numbers and to use frame numbers as well. This will greatly assist us in being able to publish race results as quickly as possible without the need for any congregation when the race has finished.
We are also asking all riders to please bring along a mask or other face covering that they can wear while assembling at the start line, since proper social distancing may not be possible there. Masks can be put away in jersey pockets immediately prior to the start and neither these nor items such as gel wrappers nor any other litter should be discarded on or near the circuit.
There will be no physical sign-on at the race venue. Riders will use a virtual sign on system and details of this will be issued by email in the next day or two. Any rider that has not received an email notification about this before Sunday 13th June should contact entries@droghedawheelers.ie so that we can ensure we have your correct address.
Please note also that, for track and trace purposes, it will be necessary for riders to also sign on to Cycling Ireland’s event-master system. Details regarding this will be issued in the next day or so. While the need to sign on to two systems is a little more cumbersome we’re sure you’ll appreciate importance of doing so from a health and safety perspective.
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Mace Drogheda have a fantastic cycling fundraiser called ‘Tour De MACE’ taking place this Friday June 4th and Saturday June 5th at MACE Wheaton Hall, Drogheda.
It’s a static cycle whereby people can cycle anywhere from 15 minutes up to 1 hour to raise money for Down Syndrome Ireland. It’s set to be a fun community event.
Sign up is in store on a sign up sheet. You can also phone the store to sign up that way if you can’t pop by the store. The phone number is (041) 984 7770.
Drogheda Wheelers are delighted to announce that our annual Mark Mullen League will commence on Monday 14th June. Any riders wishing to participate in the league can register by clicking here. Like last year, riders must pay in advance by submitting the entrance fee using the paypal link provided on the registration page. Riders also need to be aware of quite a number of important guidelines arising from the need to social distance. Full details are available here.
Further information regarding routes and start times will be published here shortly
