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The following events are planned for the coming year.
We will update the site with details of the exact times/dates etc., as soon as possible...




May 2012

Ladies Sportive (Mon 7th May)


June 2012

Enfield Grand Prix


September 2012

Tour of South Meath





 

 

 

Ras Naomh Finian 2012: Race Report

Photos courtesy of Michelle Kavanagh: all are HQ, so viewing in full screen mode is recommended (see link on bottom right of slideshow to enter fullscreen)








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More photos here, courtesy of Mary...

Massive turnout this year, with almost 300 riders from all corners of the country, in what was a dry Spring day, turned out today for the 3rd annual Ras Naomh Finian in the historic village of Clonard.
This year, we had a new format which proved to be a great decision  - separating the different categories into separate races.

First off were the A2’s, with a small handicap ahead of the A1’s.  Both groups merged near the turnaround point in Kilbeggan, where we had 3 riders forged clear from the main pack. These 3 were joined by two others on the hill out of Tyrellspass to form a group of 5: Stephen Halpin, Edna Connelly, Michael Brady, Neil Delahaye and Chris Reilly.
These 5 riders maintained the gap over the main field, right through to the finish line, Stephen taking first place, and taking home the Ras Naomh Finian perpetual trophy for 2012.
A group of 2 riders, one of whom was World Silver Medalist Paralympic Damien Shaw from Mullingar chased hard all the way to the line and also held off the rest of the field.
The winner for the A2 category was Con Collis from UCD.

In the A3 Race, the field was well over 100 riders.  Three riders broke clear on the return journey and stayed clear to the finish line, with the narrowest of gaps.
The group consisted of Ian Richardson, Liam Blachfield and Mark Nugent, with Ian crossing the line to take first place.
The bunch gallop was taken by fast-finisher John Priest.

Last race off was the A4 category – a huge turnout here, with 110 riders, some of whom were in their first ever race.
The bunch stayed together right through to the finish line, despite the many attacks and attempts to break clear.
The huge sprint for the win was very tight, with riders all across the full width of the old N4 road into Clonard.  Emmett Ronan from Barrow Wheelers took the hotly contested sprint to win the race with Hugh Davis (Usher), and Aidan McNamara (Tullamore) taking a very close 2nd and 3rd.


OVERALL RESULTS:

Race 1: (a1 and a2)
1st: Stephen Haplin (Metal Tec / Scott)
2nd: Enda Connolly (Garda)
3rd: Michael Brady (Westport)
4th: Neil Delahaye (Cyclesways)
5th: Chris Reilly (Bohermeen)
6th: Damien Shaw (Mullingar)

Unplaced cat2:
1st:  Con Collis (UCD)
2nd: Colm Bracken (Kilcullen)
3rd: Javan Nulty (Cycleways)

KOH: Javan Nulty (Cycleways)

Race 2: (a3)
1st: Ian Richardson (UCD)
2nd: Liam Blachfield (Bray)
3rd: Mark Nugent (Waterford)
4th: John Priest (Stagg Lucan)
5th: Basil Freeman (Eire Og)
6th: Shane O’Donoghue (Waterford)

1st Junior: Craig Arrign (Orwell)
1st Vet: Eddie Lynch (Orwell)
1st Lady: Melanie Spath (Cycleways)

KOH: John Priest (Lucan)


Race 3: (a4)
1st: Emmett Ronan (Barrow Wheelers)
2nd: Hugh Davis (Usher IRC)
3rd: Aidan McNamara (Tulamore)
4th: Gavin Dodd (Orwell)
5th: David Dargle (Stamullen)
6th Colm McGaivey (Epic)

KOH: Jim O’Rourke (Western Lakes)


Clonard Road Club would like to thank everyone for their support, especially our sponsors:


Ladies Sportive Event 2012

This will be a first of its kind!  A sportive event for Lady Cyclists only!
Date is: Monday 7th May (Bank holiday Monday).
Route options are 40km, and 80km.

Entry will be 20-eur: this includes a donation to charity, and also refreshments after the event.

We will post the route details here shortly...