Bike Station League Round Up and Tour of Louth Launched

Round Two of the Cuchulainn Bike Station Cycling League was a 40km race that took the riders from The Sportmans on the old Newry Road out to Greenore and back for a finish at the entrance to St. Olivers. The course is  seen as a flat one, but the road from Greenore up to towards Lordship drags considerable and always sees a number of riders tailed off. However the course did not deter many with 94 riders signing on to start! 

 

In Race One last week's winner Rosenna Lynch was "rewarded" for her strong ride with a move back to group two and this week did not see any solo victory with all three groups coming together by the finish. There it was group three's  Dean McArdle who proved strongest taking the win. Patrick Gorman also of group three was second with group two's William Loughlin taking the final podium spot. Rosemary Gibson was first lady in eight position.

 

Meanwhile in Race two, for the second week running group four evaded the clutches of group six and Newry Wheeler's Ralph Ginisi took an excellent win in a tightly contested sprint finish. Martin Golgan was second with Alex McDonnell in third. Alan Bingham lead home group six not far behind, while Ardee's Alan Malone was strongest in group five.

 

This week also saw the lunch of the annual Tour of Louth. Once again the tour will take place on the Sunday of the June Bank Holiday weekend and offers up two courses a 105km option or the slightly more sedate 45km route. All details and pre-registration can be found at www.touroflouth.com