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Post by manuel6b on Sept 4, 2012 13:27:20 GMT 1
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 5, 2012 18:16:56 GMT 1
Keep the registrations coming in !!
Had a call earlier from Marcus. He is planning on leaving Ballynahinch at 7am to cycle via Castlewellan to the Carrickdale to meet the core group.
He is happy for others to join him. Post here any plans you have on Saturday.
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 6, 2012 14:35:31 GMT 1
Update from Andrew...
The core group arrived in Galway, meet the mayor and had photos taken (photos to follow). They got to enjoy lunch of soup and sandwiches which was laid on my the Meyrick Hotel, many thanks.
They are getting they bikes ready now and should be rolling shortly.
Will keep you posted.
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 6, 2012 21:38:55 GMT 1
Photo from today.  Mayor Terry Flaherty & Michael Kelly present Galway Native Oysters to Andrew Wilson & Dromara Cycling Club for presentation to Mayor of Lisburn. |
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 7, 2012 12:44:33 GMT 1
Don't forget that the guys will be cycling from the Carrickdale on Saturday morning leaving at 9:30 and from Banbridge Leisure Centre leaving around 10:45.
Weather looking good for tomorrow.
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 7, 2012 13:08:57 GMT 1
Update from the core group...
Great hotel in Athlone, good breakfast. The group are pushing on well today with only one puncture so far (3 yesterday within the first 10 miles!).
They are currently between Mullingar and Kells. They haven't stopped for lunch yet and will push onto Kells and perhaps even Ardlee before considering taking on food.
Team spirit is good.
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 8, 2012 23:04:21 GMT 1
I met the group this morning in the Carrickdale, some looked a bit bleary eyed  Another 14 riders joined in here. Group of 22 then set off just after 9:35 At Banbridge leisure centre we had another 20 ish signed on giving very generously to the charity. They rode out the road to meet the group coming through around 11:15. Arrival in Hillsborough Secret Garden around 12 with stragglers arriving up to 12:30. Great food laid on by the ladies from the church. A big thanks to all those who helped to put this together especially to Andrew Wilson who worked so hard to co-ordinate all parties. Photos here www.flickr.com/photos/34727847@N04/sets/72157631471213790/ |
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Post by peterbryson on Sept 10, 2012 10:14:12 GMT 1
Just to say a big thanks to Andrew for organising, Martin for supporting, Paddy and the Lisburn Community Transport people, the Carrickdale and the Shearton for the accomodation and great food - to all the Dromara riders and those riders who turned up to support the last leg to Hillsborough.
This route was great - the wind was with us and the group of 8 worked really well for the 2 1/2 days on the road. Day 1 was 55 miles from Galway to Athlone with 17.8 average, day two just shy of 100 miles with a 17.6 average, the third day to Hillsborough was about 40 and the first hills of the tour, 210 for the trip door to door.
Lastly thanks to all in the 'golden circle' for some good laughs and a really committed ride. Chris rode the front for whole of the tour, Rayme was super strong on the long day, Philly, Geoff and Doyler for the Dromara (we all have helicopers) stories, Swerve for being new and chilled, sometimes too chilled, Marty for being the most sensible in the group - good times
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Post by manuel6b on Sept 11, 2012 21:30:25 GMT 1
I got a call from Mervyn earlier today to say that he has managed to come home with an extra Dromara top. Can the owner contact him or come through me?
Thanks
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Post by martymc on Sept 12, 2012 13:15:34 GMT 1
i'l claim that, il let it come through you if you dont mind martin thanks
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Post by slowcoach on Jul 14, 2014 1:05:16 GMT 1
Any idea of dates for this years(2014) Oyster Festival Charity Cycle from Galway-Hillsborough? I would like to do it again but would need to get holidays booked off work at some stage.
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