Looks like a big entry with loads of medals up for grabs. There looks like a good showing from all the clubs so come out and support. The winds look like they will be from the east which will mean an unusual tail wind on the way home and they will be very light. Looks like some fast times might be had. If anyone is not competing and can give a hand please let Daire know.
Last opportunity of the season for a good testing time with the Eire Og hosting of the Co Sligo Time Trial champs at Rosses Point. Good preparation for Lough Key triathlon and the last few races of the season. The event is open to all club members and anyone who cycles in the county. The entry and licence fee is € 10 for TI and Cycling Ireland members. The time has come to decide who is the fastest man/women on two wheels in Sligo. The male open category should be decided between Micheal Devins of Eire og & Paul Keogh of the Wheelers. Rumor has it Daire Mooney is in secret training on his new testing machine and we will no after the Connacht champs on Sunday if he is in form. You cant rule out the mouse who was less than 30 secs behind Devins over the bike split at Rosses point triathlon and he had to contend with a transition.
The ladies section should be won by Collete Hennigan from the Wheelers and she will be pushed hard by some of the tri club ladies particularly Saoirse O Donohue.
The over 60's looks interesting with Eddie Ryan, Brenden Brogan, Mick Walton and Tony Mooney making a return to competitive action in the over 60's.
The over 60's looks interesting with Eddie Ryan, Brenden Brogan, Mick Walton and Tony Mooney making a return to competitive action in the over 60's.
The Eire Og Cycling Club will be holding the County Sligo Time Trial Championships on Thursday August 25th. Sign on at the car park at Rosses Point beach from 6pm with sign on closing at 6.45 sharp. First rider off at 7:01, subsequent riders starting at 1 minute intervals. This is an open championship event so riders from all Cycling Ireland and Triathlon Ireland clubs are eligible to participate.
Riders will be graded into 3 divisions according to their abilities. There will also be a ladies category and a category for over 60 riders. Medals for the first 3 riders in each category.
For more info contact info@connachtcycling.com or call 087 975 9854
