Western Lakes Club News 27-03-2017
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Leisure & MTB Reports
The mid-week spins will commence on Tuesday evening’s for Leisure groups, please check the Facebook page for times dates and routes. These are great spins to start cycling or to improve on the Bike. Please see poster for leisure Information Evening on Monday April 3rd at the cycling centre. Tuesday evening spins will commence on the 11th of April.
Congrats to Sinead Waters who took place in the Mountain Bike Battle on the Beach race in the UK at the weekend. She took the 1st lady home on a 2 lap 28km course. Well done to Sinead.
Also Kudus to all WLCC members who took part in the Westport Spring Duathlon on Saturday
Race Report
The Ras Maigheo took place at the weekend in Westport, with a 3 stage race, John Gill and Janis Blinovs took part in the A2-A3 race. Well done to the lads and they finished well on each stage. There was an A4 race on Sunday and many WLCC lads took part in the race, some of which for the first time in a open road race. The lads did really well and finished in the bunch. It was great to see new young faces on the road racing scene. Noel, Connor, Tom & Mike starting their A4 racing careers.
Congrats to Patricia Harte who won the ladies race on Sunday, she is going from strength to strength.
Congratulation to John O Holleran who finished 2nd in the A4 race, life in those legs yet, showing the young lads how its done. This is a great achievement for sure. Thanks to all who helped out with club car and provided support to the racers.
The Mayo league is starting on Wednesday evening with a 16km time trial, it would be great to see WLCC riders take part in eth Mayo league this year. A 16km TT is achievable by most riders. Check Facebook for details of the races.
Please see details below for Round One (TT) of the Mayo League this Wednesday, March 29th.
Sign on: Amenity Park, Kiltimagh Road, Swinford (adjacent to Tesco)
Sign-on Times: 5.30pm to 6.15pm
(No entries will be taken after 6.15pm)
Please arrive early and remember as this is the first race, please ensure you are in possession of your Cycling Ireland Licence.
Changing and showering Facilities: Amenity Park
Race Time: First rider off at 6.30pm sharp
Route Distance: 16km
Route Details: Starts on the N5 approx 1km east of the Charlestown turn and adjacent to the new link road. The race will proceed east for approximately 7km and then veer left onto the Old Charlestown Road and head towards Carracastle. After approximately 1Km race will go left at Regans pub, travel under the N5 and then veer left again onto slip road and left again onto the N5. The race will finish approximately 500 meter west of the start on the opposite side of the road.
Refreshments and results in Cambell’s public house afterwards.
http://www.westportcc.ie/2017/03/27/mayo-league-round-1-tt-wednesday-march-29th/
The Western/ Covey league starts on Wednesday the 5th of April, sign on in Partry & 18.45. Check Facebook and Website for further details of this league.
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