On Sunday Dec 12th, 6 hardy WLCC members competed in the rain and mud at the Connacht Cyclocross championships in Spiddal, Co. Galway. First off were the Youths with a challenging circuit for the U8 and U10 and the U12s doing 4 laps of the same course. Some close racing ensued and a few tactical…
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Great days racing for the Connacht Youth Championships in glorious autumnal sunshine on Saturday Oct 2nd in Ballinrobe racecourse. 25 young cyclists aged between 6 and 16 from 7 different cycling clubs across Connacht turned out for the event and did themselves proud with some great efforts and exciting racing. Many thanks to all the…
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Essential information for our event Saturday 25th Sept Start line: Lakeside Sport and Fitness Centre, BallinrobeEIR Code: F31 YT18 Sign on Time: 08:45 to 09:45Roll out at 10:00am Full event briefing being emailed to all participants Friday 24th – please read carefully. Helmet is compulsory. Dress appropriately for the weather.Food & refreshments will be served…
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WESTERN LAKES ACTIVITIES 26 th July – 1st August TUESDAY 27th Meeting at 6.45 in the Cornmarket and leaving at 7 sharp. It will bea 45k spin which will suit all abilities, Ken Mccarthy and Eimear FlAnnery will lead the spin and no one will be left behind.Hollymount Wheelers 7 pm 45/55kmWestern covey league not on this…
Read MoreA developmental league open to all racers who hold a current LC or full race licence. In 2021 its open to all clubs. We have limited places available. Most of the events are based in Srah near Tourmakeady Sign up here https://eventmaster.ie/event/o2kxfk3tLm
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WESTERN LAKES ACTIVITIES 31st May – 7th June TUESDAY 1st June Meeting at 6.45 in the Cornmarket and leaving at 7 sharp. It will be a 45k spin which will suit all abilities, A shorter route will be available for new members Kenneth McCarthy and Eimear Flannery will lead the spin and no one will…
Read MoreQ & A with Marie Finnerty Bike type: Kona Kahuna MTB bike, an extremely old Raleigh road bike (which I bought 2nd hand in Dubai) and my Grandmothers High Nellie. Discipline: MTB and road Cycle for fun (Leisure) Questions in cycling How long are you cycling and which discipline do you prefer? My first cycle…
Read MoreOver the next few months we are going to talk to as many members that will come forward and share their thoughts about their cycling experiences to date. Michael Kelly our PRO will send you a list of questions you fill out and its as simple as that. Every member has their own personal story…
Read MoreBy Jerry Towey Lets start at the start. Someday, somehow you get a notion and it happened me walking down them very familiar bars in the Rehabilitation Hospital trying out a new prosthetic leg. After losing my leg in 1990 it was in 2010 an American Prosthetic Company cracked the age old problem on ways…
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