2013 Club League race 3

Club League race 3 - CP, Kinnegad Circuit

Round 3 of this years Club League took place on another new circuit which took the riders around a 33.5km course. On paper, the course looked fairly flat and harmless, however the reality was something different, and all groups found the going tough, with the drags taking quite a toll on everyone's legs by the finish.
A great turnout again tonight, with 32 riders taking part, and we welcomed guests from Edenderry 905, Lakeside Wheelers, and Trim, all adding to the excitement of the race.

First of all, we wish to thank all the Marshals for their excellent job - as always, without marshals we would not have a race, and your contribution to the marshaling is critical to us providing a safe environment for everyone to enjoy the race.

Also, special thanks to Michelle Kavanagh and to Donal Kelleher for yet again providing superb photos of the night - this is very much appreciated by everyone taking part!!

Group 3 were the ones on top form tonight, with the group being very well organised and working hard right from the start. They reeled in Groups-1 and 2 on the second lap after Corelstown. Jonathan Nangle and Even Harris were caught just before the group turned out on to the old N6 to head back towards Kinnegad - both riders hung on to the group and rode very well.

That left just 3 riders to catch heading in the old N6 - Gerry O'Brien, Shane Walsh and Michael Kane. These 3 riders had a minute lead at the turn onto the N6, but once the group had them in sight, the gap came down very quickly, and alas they were caught just 1km from the turn onto the Bohereen to head up towards the finish on the old N4.

Luke McVeigh put in a powerful solo attack at this point to go for the win. The group was split apart by his attack, and Luke kept a 10sec gap right to the Motorway bridge, only to be reeled in by a strong effort at the front from Michael Kane and Shane Walsh.

Out on to the finishing straight, a group of 6 or 7 were left to battle it out for the win. A minute behind, the scratch group were still powering along with a couple of riders from the Semi-scratch group (who were caught towards the end of the first lap), but to no avail, as the gap was never closed, despite the group coming home with a very respectable 39.5km/h average speed (and some very tired legs!).

In the final push for the finish line, Jonathan Ryan was first out of the blocks to start the sprint, and was holding good for the win until yet another powerful effort from Luke McVeigh saw him not only close the gap, but surge past Jonathan to take the win comfortably. Excellent performance by young Luke, especially considering he was away on a solo break 3km from the finish! Third place then went to the legendary Peter Schweppe.

Despite virtually crawling over the line in 17th place, the new league leader going into the next round is Andy Flood, as he finished one (CRC)place behind Jacob Baldwin to finish with 13 points on the night, taking him to the top of the table with 2 points to spare over Jacob, followed then by Joe Holton in 3rd, then Shane Walsh and Michael Kane complete the top 5.

Luke's win takes him up to 11th overall, but remember that no one from the top 7 placings in the league has been scheduled to marshal a race yet, so this means it is all still VERY close, with all to play for!!

Below are the placings for Race-3, and the league table after round 3 can be found HERE.

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The third round of the 2013 club league takes place on Tuesday 11th June at 7pm, and is two laps of the new Kinnegad Circuit, approx 33.5km in total (details below).

*** Be sure to check the rota to see if you are scheduled for Marshal duties!! ***

Sign-On is at the Hilimar Hotel in Kinnegad vilage - if you are driving there, please go to the rear of the Hotel, then go up the ramp to the top of the car park, as this is our designated area for parking.
Sign-On will be from approx 6:15pm or so.

Don't forget the 2-euro sign-on fee for Club Members (and 5-euro for guest riders). This is just to cover the cost of the prizes and the food after the race.

We will roll out then to the Starting point, which is just opposite the Kilucan Road Junction, as you leave Kinnegad on the old N4 Sligo Road.

Below is a map of the circuit, but here are the details in text:

Starting from the Kilucan Rd junction, head out the old N4 towards Corelstown.
Turning left after the little shop, and straight all the way to the end of that road, which brings you to the old N6 Galway Rd.
Turning left there, heading back towards Kinnegad, then left up the narrow road (CAUTION HERE!!!!!) which is the last left turn before coming to the old Apollo Garage.
At the top of that narrow road, we turn left out on to the old N4 road heading out again towards Corelstown to start the second lap.
Next time round, you come out of this junction, left, to the finish approx 1km from there.

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