Dave Allen, and first timers Paul Barry and Frank Doyle made it to the first Sram Comeragh League at Carrolls cross in Waterford Last night.

Tough terrain and fast pace as usual, around this 33km circuit.

Overall winner for Round 1 was Hugh Byrne Barrow Wheelers . 9 rounds to go.

Meet the stars !!    (and others ……..) ,  Simons place , South Main street .

It all started with a call from Simon about 4 weeks ago. ”Did I know that the Adamstown road was not in great condition and the Frank O Rourke was 4 weeks away” .   The Liam Bennett time trial has just started, Patricks day was only just behind us, some were just back of holidays, the three peaks challange was just done and  the Gorey three day had just wrapped up for the Wexford Wheelers,  and around the bend into April………came the call from Simon.

Simon obviously had this one on his mind from a while back, and there was no flinch or sqwaking cackle from Simon when a combined A2/A3 came on the cards.  On with the job on the day, as Ania kept the finishing line under observation for Simon.

We had just had,  the Wheelers A4 through the line,  when the call came from David Curtis to say that Simon was in a break, on the final leg , from the junction at Harristown.  Could Simon hold it for us ??   and bring in another Wheelers  result for the A2/ A3  race ?

Anticipation and excitement mounted at the finish line, with the prospect of another fine display from Wexford Wheelers, as the news of Simons position was spread amongst the waiting supporters.  Excitement in Billys, Paddys and Georges  Eyes !!.

The motor bikes appeared……….the Wheelers Skoda appeared…….. the lead car zoomed in off the road,    it was on…… the race to the line…….where was he ? was he holding position. ? …..

A massive woosh of 85 riders accross the line , with just a small break away group yards ahead of the group…. Simon and Michael Doyle and four others had managed to keep their group away from the chasing group for the final leg run in.

Simon came in a briliant finish,  second over the line for Wexford Wheelers ,  in an 85 strong bunch of riders , half of whom were the next grade up from Simon, but Simon pulled it off successfully for Wexford Wheelers .

Well Done….Simon….following on from a 4th position finish in Nenagh a few weeks back, and a tough race in Roundwood the week before.

Well done to all our riders in the A2 A3. Johnny Martin,

An unbelieveable day for Wheelers, A2/A3 result, A4 result , U 16 and  U 14 results.

http://www.stickybottle.com/races-results/barrows-mick-doyle-gallops-in-for-frank-orourke-trophy-in-wexford/

07:30 pm start st Carrols Cross. Any member not in the Liam Bennett Time Trial series,  drop along if you can.

Carrols Cross is about 7 km west of Waterford city on the Cork Road. From Wexford , for Convenience , take the by pass bridge to by pass rush hour traffic in Waterford  City.

Paul Barry and Frank (Paddy) Doyle will be traveling.

The Jauggernaut keeps rolling …….

The Liam Bennett Time Trial series , tuesday night, From Carrig Byrne to Holmestown

Start time to be confirmed.

A Camel Back water carrier was misplaced in the Camross Hall after the Race. If you know of its where-abouts, we want to return to its owner. contact me here please.

Thank you all for making the day the success it was:

To sponsors Wendy O Rourke and the O’ Rourke family and Ferry bank Opel.

Our marshalls:

Graham Merrigan , Oliver Gargan, Brian Fenlon ( baptism of fire)  , George Ryan , Christina Ryan , Billy Roche and crew, Jim Allen ,Paddy Kinsella, Michael O Flaherty, Gary O Flaherty, Sean O Flaherty , Garda Paul, Nicky Stynes , Jim Hyland and the motor bike crew, Martin Gill  ( road preparation) , Mark Gurhy ,Camross Hall people: Banvilles,  ,  Order of Malta.  ,  Liam Ruth,   Derek Webb , Gary Morris, Cathal Wright, Francis Maddock and the tractor stoppers,

Sylvia Duggan and the cheerleading crew

Lead Cars: Thomas and John

Commissaires Eddie Dawson and Larry Farrell

 David Curtis and Ania Lambert Photography

 Thank you to Liam Ruth who slotted into a chink in marshalling armoury, just in time. Hope to return the favour one day .

A special thank you to Frank and Adrienne Doyle from La Cuisine Restaurant,North Main Street , Wexford,  for the sandwich spread. Very positive feedback on the food presentation, and to all those who brought along additional food on the day.

Thank you to Murphys at Pagginini Wexford for  for the delicious treats. Certainly a Race first for such delicious treats.

To Dave Maguire, who answered the phone each time , to panicked calls  on sunday morning.

Dave Allen for the pre race publicity and Damien Heffernan for the necessary software.

Videography on the day Frank Hayes.

To our first sign on for the day : Seamus Sinnott and the last sign on for the day LUKE MAGUIRE.  (12:35 LIKE !!!! ).

We wish a speedy recovery to Fionn Jordan, after his unfortunate crash early in the U 14 race.