WEXFORD  WHEELERS BIKE SHOP

LEAGUE

THE BIKE SHOP, SELSKAR, WEXFORD

www.thebikeshop.ie

Wexford Wheelers would like to

 acknowledge the support of Johnny &

 Sylvia with our league for 2010

DATES 

 TUESDAY 20/27,JULY

TUESDAY 3/10/17/24/AUGUST

STARTING CAMROSS HALL AT 7PM

UNDERAGE ,NOVICE,A4,A3,A2A1 

The annual festive hamper race took place on Sunday last in pleasant winter sunshine, using the facilities of  Mick Wallace’s Ferrycarrig Park and attracted a large turnout of  75 riders, 55 senior and 20 underage.  And what the senior riders were competing for were five very fine hampers sponsored by Celtic Link Ferries who are celebrating the addition of  the “Norman Voyager” to their Ireland-France route.

The race took place over five laps of the circuit around Ferrycarrig Park and spectators were treated to a very fast closely fought contest that in the end went to twice Milk Ras winner, Philip Cassidy, Dunboyne CC, followed closely by David Walsh, Wexford Wheelers in second place and Robin Kelly of Comeragh  CC in third. Fourth was Wexford Wheelers Club Person of the Year Conchubair O Crualaoich.  The aforementioned were all part of a breakaway group from the main field which was led in by racing legend Sean Kelly.

Senior Race

Under 16

Under 14

Under 12

Sean Kelly, much to the delight of the parents, even if their offspring in the tiny tots race were unaware of the great man’s stature, oversaw the start of this fun event which saw some of the contestants compete on their tricycles!

Before presenting the prizes, Club Chairman, David Maguire, thanked the sponsors, Celtic Link Ferries,  Mick Wallace and his team for the use of Ferrycarrig Park, the eight motorbike riders who escorted the riders safely around the circuit and the club members who marshaled traffic at junctions.

Paddy Kinsella presented the Liam Bennett Memorial Trophy to Denis Mc Carthy of Slipstream CC and John Gordon presented the Bike Shop League prizes :1^st overall  went to Martin Mizgajski, Wexford Wheelers ,  2^nd David Walsh, Wexford Wheelers; Wexford Wheelers man Patsy McCaffery claimed a prize in the C category and Stephen Kelly of Slaney CC  was first veteran.

The 5th annual Wexford Wheelers Christmas Hamper Race sponsored by Salttees Fish will take place on Sun 13th December. Starting from Ferrycarrig Park, Crossabeg.

Under age race will start at 11am sharp.

Adult Race starts at 12:00 sharp

Tots race follows immediately after the adult race.

Race headquarters is Wexford Youths FC which is signposted from the N11.

more details to follow

WEXFORD WHEELERS LEAGUE 2009
Sponsored by
THE BIKE SHOP, SELSKAR, WEXFORD
www.thebikeshop.ie
DETAILS:

RACE NO. 1 TUESDAY 21 JULY (T. O BRIEN CUP)

42 KM ROAD RACE, SIGN ON 7:00, RACE START 7:15 CAMAROSS TO NEWROSS AND BACK

RACE NO. 2 TUESDAY 28 JULY

42 KM ROAD RACE, SIGN ON 7:00, RACE START 7:15 CAMAROSS TO NEWROSS AND BACK

RACE NO. 3 TUESDAY 11 AUGUST

34 KM ROAD RACE 6:30, RACE START 7:00
- 3 LAPS CAMAROSS CIRCUIT

RACE NO. 4 TUESDAY 18 AUGUST

34 KM ROAD RACE 6:30, RACE START 7:00
-3 LAPS CAMAROSS CIRCUIT

Sign on at Camaross and a €5 fee for all events

Senior Race

When: 1st Feb 09
Where: Geraldine O’Hanrahan’s GAA Club
Time: 9am

Route Map: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/ireland/new-ross/124149435158

Check this out http://www.waff.ie

It’s the second annual Adventure sports film festival featuring mountain biking, base jumping, sky diving, kayaking……..basically short films on sports that scare the living day lights out of you!!!!!

It is held at The Sugar Club in Dublin on the 13th of February 2009

Mark, George, Michael, Gary and some really angry depressed looking guy!!!!!

WEXFORD WHEELERS CYCLING CLUB
PROMOTE THE

FRANK O’ROURKE

MEMORIAL

CYCLING RACE

SUNDAY 22 APRIL O7

SPONSORED BY FERRYBANK MOTORS & THE O’ROURKE FAMILY

RESULTS

Senior Race

U16

The prestigious Frank O’Rourke Memorial Perpetual Trophy (left), the Winners trophy, Second & Third trophies

The lead car cortege – is Brendan soliciting by any chance??? Maybe he just likes the car??

Mark leads the Frank O’Rourke Memorial Road Race!!

If there was a combativity award this man deserves it…and we still didn’t find out who he was but we’re sure to remember him.

Mr Misfortune again Patrick broke a spoke on the second lap but still managed to finish the race.

Mick, with Martin uncharacteristically in the bunch at this stage in the race

This was Keiths first experience with the big boys. Keith is currently the leader in the Liam Bennett TT league.

Gary & Heather feel the early pressure

On the second lap Murt from SCC attempts to bridge the gap to our lone leader whe eventually manages to do.

A chasing group containing Patrick & Paddy Dunne of SCC goes out in front of the bunch

The bunch never let them get too far away

Lap 3 and Murt & yer man are still away…

The previous winner on this circuit sits comfortably, Alex Williams of SCC

Patrick back in the bunch still looks comfortable

Vinny Kelly from Carrig, Seans brother. You can never, ever dismiss a Kelly from Carrig and he was soon taken back on lap 4.

The hounds can smell blood – 4 of the top 5 places in the Tommy O’Brien Memorial race are still in contention

The dark horse – not Black Beauty – the other one – Conor Crowley (Sorry Conor, I have trouble pronouncing the Irish version of your name let alone spell it)

Mark battles on with what was believed to be a pre race favourite. The guy in fronts club as listed on the sign on was Poland. Could he have been another dark horse?

Martin lets rip no the last lap. This was to be the decisive move.

So far this is the best picture we have if the finish but it shows how close Martin came to winning but alas, Danny Carroll from Clonmel was to take the spoils

Winner Danny Carrol from Clonmel Cycling Club being presented with the Frank O’Rourke Memorial Trophy by Wendy, Franks daughter and MD of  sponsors, Ferrybank Motors

All of the senior winners & the sponsors family.

Wexford Wheelers would like to extend their gratitude to the O’Rourke family & Ferrybank Motors for their support & sponsorship of this race as well as the assistance provided and the lead vehicles accompanied by drivers to ensure the race was run as Frank would have done himself.

We would also like to thank the following in no particular order:

The Red Cross Ambulance service

The motorcycle riders

The Garda bike rider

The caretaker of Camaross ballroom and their facilities

The stewards of the day

Paddy Kinsella for providing his services for the Commissaire

and in particular Pat Geoghegan who arranged and organised the event in a professional manner which showed on the day

© Wexford Wheelers 2007/2008 unless otherwise stated.

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On 19 August, the Sean Kelly Tour will take place in Co. Waterford. This will be a fundraiser for the National Council for the Blind of Ireland. There will be three distances, 45, 100 and 160 kms. All members of Wexford Wheelers are encouraged to take part. Sean Kelly has been a good firend and supporter of our club, most recently in his participation in our annual Christmas hamper race.

Further information on the event is available on www.theseankellytour.com.