1916 Commemoration Cycle

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On Good Friday, GoreyCC members Kevin, Gerry and Jason cycled from the GPO in Dublin to the Civic Centre in Gorey to commemorate the epic cycle undertaken by Paul Galligan from Dublin to Enniscorthy in 1916 to say that the rising was to go ahead.

The lads had an early start from Gorey and arrived outside the GPO about 8.30am. After meeting up with fellow cyclist Donal Evoy and a quick photo, it was onto the road for the approx. 94km ride home. It was a very enjoyable cycle in what turned out to be very good conditions for the time of year, despite a light headwind most of the way. They were welcomed at the Civic Centre in Gorey by family, fellow club members, town councillors and photographers about 1pm.

Thanks to Joe Dixon Photos and Derek Webb for some of the shots.

The 1916 Commemoration cyclists outside the GPO in Dublin

The 1916 Commemoration cyclists outside the GPO in Dublin

The cyclists arriving at the Civic Centre Gorey, 25/03/2016

The cyclists arriving at the Civic Centre Gorey, 25/03/2016

Among the greeters was town councillor Malcolm Byrne

Among the greeters was town councillor Malcolm Byrne

Gorey 3-Day 2016

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This Easter weekend sees the 50th edition of the Gorey 3-Day cycle race. Gorey Cycling Club are proud to have 2 of its members, John Whyte and Darren Davitt (pictured) taking part in this years event. The lads will be managed by Derek Webb along with a support crew of GoreyCC members.

Stage one on Easter Saturday is 103km, following the route from St. Kevins Community Centre, Blessington Co. Wicklow to Gorey and finishing in Craanford. There is a change to this years format with only one longer stage on the Sunday, 120km comprising of 5 laps of a loop between Gorey, Craanford and Camolin. Monday will see the riders depart Gorey for the return trip back to Blessington, a journey of 91km.

John Whyte and Darren Davitt racing the 2016 Gorey 3-Day

John Whyte and Darren Davitt will be racing the 2016 Gorey 3-Day

John Whyte and Darren Davitt racing the 2016 Gorey 3-Day

John Whyte and Darren Davitt training for the 2016 Gorey 3-Day

Racing in Blarney & The Des Hanlon

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While we had a good contingent competing in Carlow at the Des Hanlon Memorial on Sunday last, GoreyCC’s Joe Christian (pictured in background) travelled all the way to Blarney for his race. A tough, fast race saw Joe finish just outside the top placings.

In Carlow, John and Darren were looking to get in some good race miles before the upcoming Gorey 3Day. Darren did well to get back on to the second group over the line after being brought down on the final climb, while John finished ahead in the main bunch. Well done also to Brendan who competed in the A4 event.

Joe Christian racing in Blarney, 20/03/1026

Joe Christian racing in Blarney, 20/03/1026

Sports Psychology Course

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Club Chairman Gerry along with member Joe Christian, recently completed their Sports Psychology (Level 8) course. To mark the occasion, the lads presented course tutor Dr. Olivia Hurley with a personalised club gilet.

Gerry and Joe present Dr. Olivia Hurley with a club gilet

Gerry and Joe present Dr. Olivia Hurley with a club gilet

St. Patrick’s Day – Carrick-on-Suir

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Some great pics of the GoreyCC lads in action yesterday in Carrick-on-Suir thanks to Sean Rowe. Some good spring weather saw record numbers signing on for the now traditional and popular St. Patrick’s Day event with 3 separate races on the cards. Murt, Alex and John finished comfortably in the bunch in their race, while in the A4 event, Brendan was unlucky to be involved in a crash among the breakaway group within sight of the line.

You can see more in Sean’s photo album here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/… and a full race report from Carrick Wheelers here: http://carrickwheelers.com/?p=3264

St. Patrick's Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick's Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick's Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick's Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

St. Patrick’s Day 2016, Carrick-on-Suir

Traders Cup, Dundalk

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Well done to the Gorey Cycling Club lads who made the long trip to Dundalk today for the Traders Cup race. The day was marred by numerous crashes with one of our lads getting involved in a tangle, but all made it to the finish. See Sean Rowe’s gallery for more of the action here.

Traders Cup, Dundalk - Feb 21st 2016

Traders Cup, Dundalk – Feb 21st 2016

Traders Cup, Dundalk - Feb 21st 2016

Traders Cup, Dundalk – Feb 21st 2016

Traders Cup, Dundalk - Feb 21st 2016

Traders Cup, Dundalk – Feb 21st 2016

 

Happy Christmas Everyone!

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We would like to wish a very Happy Christmas from Gorey Cycling Club to all our members and friends in South East Road Club, Slaney Cycling Club, Slipstream Cycling Club, Wexford Wheelers Cycling Club, Barrow Wheelers, Rossbury and Ounavarra Cycling Club.

Don’t forget our St. Stephen’s Day Club Spin is at the slightly later time of 10am from the car park opposite Revolve Bike Shop. The pace will be leisurely, so we hope to see a large turnout and you can burn off some of that Christmas excess!

Happy Christmas from Gorey CC

Happy Christmas from Gorey CC

Club Social

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Club Chairman Gerry presenting Joe with signed club jersey

Club Chairman Gerry presenting Joe with signed club jersey

The Club had very enjoyable get together on Friday night in Eco Restaurant Gorey for some lovely food, a few beverages and lots of cycling talk. The highlight of the evening was the presentation by Club Chairman Gerry of a framed club jersey, signed by fellow club members, to Joe Christian in recognition of his recent achievement at the World Masters Championships in Austria. Joe finished an impressive 6th in his category to round off a very good season.

Wexford County Championships (Round 2)

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Brendan Dunne finishes 3rd A4 at the Wexford County Championships

Well done to all who raced the rescheduled Wexford County Championships on Tuesday September 8th, hosted by South East Road Club. The previous attempt had to be postponed after a serious road traffic accident closed part of the route. The overall win was taken by Slipstream’s Declan Kinch who just managed to hold off Luke Maguire of Wexford Wheelers in a thrilling sprint finish.

A good result for GoreyCC with Brendan Dunne (pictured) taking 3rd place in the A4 race and Joe Christian finishing 1st A1. Well done lads!

Results:
1st – Declan Kinch – Slipstream Cycling Club
2nd – Luke Maguire – Wexford Wheelers Cycling Club
3rd – Dermot Gregan – Slipstream Cycling Club
County Vet: Paul Bolger – Slaney Cycling Club

A4:
1st – Jonathon Russell – South East Road Club
2nd – John O’Leary – Barrow Wheelers
3rd – Brendan Dunne – Gorey Cycling Club
Vet: John O’Leary – Barrow Wheelers

Juniors:
1st – Luke Kearny – South East Road Club
2nd – Reece Young – Slaney Cycling Club
3rd – Sean Moore – Barrow Wheelers 

1st A1 – Joe Christian – Gorey Cycling Club
1st A2 – Brian Cullen – Rossbury
1st A3 – Luke Maguire – Wexford Wheelers