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Pre
Entry Now Open For Annaclone
The first race of the
season kicks off on Saturday 27th February with
Banbridge CC's promotion of the Travers Engineering
Annaclone GP. As the first race of the road season
this event is always well supported. To enable the
organisers to plan ahead they have decided to have
pre-entry only. There will be two races
1. Handicapped ‘A’ race open to A1, A2 and A3
cat riders.
2. ‘B’ race open to A4 Cat only.
Races start at 12 noon. Sign-on Open 10:20 till
11:45.
The entry form is available for download by clicking
the link below. They should be returned to Wilbur
Aikan. All contact details are on the Entry Form.
Travers
Engineering Annaclone GP Entry Form
Mc
Menamin wins Omagh Duathlon
On
Saturday 30th January the new Omagh Triathlon Club
held its inaugural event. The event saw two Omagh
Wheelers on the podium. The off-road duathlon took
place in Areleston park and consisted of a 2 lap run
(2miles) followed by a 4 lap bike (4 miles) and
finished with another 2 lap run (2 miles). This was
always going to be a tough event but the snow and
frost which fell overnight left the course in
treacherous condition for the 17 athletes who took
to the start line. As the first run got underway and
the athletes settled into their pace it was Peter
Skeffington who made a small break at the front
followed by Pete Neill, Mark Mc Aleer, JJ Mc Cullagh
and Paul Mc Menamin. When the bike leg started Paul
Mc Menamin came into his own and the former Irish
Mountain Bike champion powered his way to the front
passing Skeffington half way round the second lap to
take the lead. Meanwhile Mc Aleer was also making up
ground and slotted into 3rd place. Mc Menamins lead
grew steadly over the remaining 2 & ½ laps and
had about 2minutes going into the 2nd run.
Skeffington worked hard in the second run to close
the gap but to no avail. As Mc Menamin
and Skeffington crossed the line things were really
hotting up for the final podium position as Mc Aleer
was being hunted down by strong running performances
from JJ Mc Cullagh and Pete Neill. Mark just held
off JJ by 4 seconds and JJ just held off Pete
by another 4 seconds.
 
Important
Information Re 2010 Grading System and Licences
Cycling
Ireland and the Road Commission have isssued
important guidelines for event organisers for the
2010 season. The new Category System for 2010 has
caused some confusion so hopefully the new
guidelines will help riders and organisers to plan
ahead for the incoming season.
The system for obtaining one day licences has also
changed and once again race organisers need to plan
ahead to ensure that they have copies of the A3 One
Day licence sheets. It will now be down to the race
promoters to check licences and return all
documentation and one day licence fees to Cycling
Ireland.
The guidelines for both are available to download
below.
2010
Category System Guidelines
2010
CI One Day Licence Policy
East Antrim Reliability
Trial
This Sunday 7th February, East Antrim CC run
their annual reliability trial. Sign-on for the
event takes place as usual in the car park next to
Carrickfergus Castle between 9:00 and closing at
9.45am sharp. The event will consist of two routes
– the first will be 70 miles and aimed at riders
preparing for the forthcoming racing season. The
second route will be 55 miles and aimed more at the
leisure rider. Both groups will enjoy a tea-stop at
Ballygalley car park before the run back home –
routes be will announced on the day.
The 70 mile group will depart at 10am sharp, with
the 55mile group departing at 10.01am. All riders
must wear helmets, and obey the rules of the road at
all times.
Island Wheelers Reliability
Trial
Island Wheelers CC Reliability trial will be held on
Sunday 7th February. Sign on is at Gortgonis Sports
Hall from 9 am and starting at 10am. There are two
routes 100 km and 60 km. Entry fee is £10 and there
will be refreshments afterwards and shower
facilities. The routes for these runs can be found
on the Island Wheelers website –
islandwheelers.co.uk. With any luck the weather will
be more favourable than it has been in recent years.
Monthly Draw
A monthly draw was suggested at Monday's Meeting
to raise funds for club.
It would take all members and others to contribute
to work.
A £5 Monthly Direct Debt would be set up with
50% going to prize fund and 50% to club.
Could people please let their interest be known
as to whether or not the club should proceed with
this.
Members can email the club or tell any committee
member if they are willing to particapate.
2010 Club calendar
A DRAFT for the 2010 club racing calendar is
available to view on the racing page, Please note
this is subject to change of dates regarding the
interclub series.
If any member's marshalling date does not suit
could they make arrangements with others to swap and
inform Sean by email or phone to change online.
A break of 2 weeks has been included around the
12th for holidays and members will notice a more
mixed schedule, all comments welcome.
Monthly Meeting.
Next meeting is on Monday 1st Feb @8pm in
Silverbirch Hotel
Touring
To
all of the touring ' Wheelers' the season has
well and truly started as you can see form the
photo. Can I encourage all riders who have not
made it out yet to take the plunge and make
it out on a Sunday at 10.30, at Omagh Leisure
Centre.The touring competition has started with
some strong riders already showing, despite the
inclement weather. However its not too late to get
going and aim for up and coming tours. New
club members welcome.

Accredited Steward Training Opportunity
Anyone interested in a training opportunity for a
OCN NI Level 2 in
'Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events'
could they please forward their names ASAP.
This programme is offered free of charge by Omagh
District
Council and will be run within the district on two
occasions throughout
2010.Below is some more information which should
provide some
clarity on the programme.
The four modules within the qualification are;
Unit 01 – How stewards prepare for spectator
events
Unit 02 – How stewards control the entry,
exit and movement of
spectators at events
Unit 03 – How stewards monitor crowds and
respond to potential crowd
problems at spectator events
Unit 04 – How to respond to injuries,
illnesses and other emergencies
in active leisure and learning.
They have indicated that it will involve 16 hours of
direct tutorial time.
This could be delivered over 8 sessions * 2 hours,
or there may be a full
day which could account for approximately 6 hours
– I would imagine it will
be a combination of the above, however the final
decision will be made by
the training provider in conjunction with the
participants. The training
will be assessed via the completion of workbooks
throughout the duration
of the training.
Dave
Kane RT Cancelled But Maryland Run open to Cyclists
The Dave Kane Reliability
trial is cancelled this Sunday. Due to Davy Kane's
unfortunate accident the Dave Kane Reliability Trial
will not take place on 31st January as planned.
Should a suitable date be found later in the year
they will try and run it then. This is a one off
cancellation and Dave Kane assures us that the event
will continue as normal in 2011.
Maryland Wheelers has issued an invitation to any
cyclists out there who would still like to have the
opportunity to ride a 50 mile route this weekend
with an organised group. Maryland Wheelers are
inviting those cyclists to join them on their normal
club runs on Saturday 30th Jan and Sunday 31st Jan.
There would be no charge for this of course but
contributions to the David McCall Cycling Foundation
are always welcome. Last year the proceeds from the
Dave Kane reliability trial were kindly donated to
the Foundation.
The Saturday run starts at 9.30am at the junction of
Knockmore Rd and Ballinderry Rd on the outskirts of
Lisburn (at the old Down Royal Inn site).
The Sunday run starts at 9 am at the Lisburn Mall in
the centre of Lisburn.(bottom of Chapel Hill).
Both runs will be approx 50 miles and will be split
into groups depending on numbers and the pace to
suit riders. There will also be the option of a
coffee stop after 30 miles.
For futher information please contact Hamilton on
h.topping@btopenworld.com or 07834600858
Maryland Wheelers cycling club looks forward to your
company this weekend.
Reliability
Trial Sunday 21st Feb
Omagh wheelers has had
reliability trial approved by Cycling Ulster, full
details will follow soon.
Racing cyclist's are been urged
to attend other club's trials in the hope our own
will be supported in return.
Up Coming events
Training run from Omagh Leisure
centre at 10.30 on Sunday.
Orchard Wheelers will be
running a leisure event on Saturday 23rd January in
aid of the Clarke Clinic of the Royal Belfast
Hospital and Heart Beat. These are the organisations
which provided care and support to Stephen
Gallagher's son Cody. Stephen, who won the Rás in
2008 wants to thank both groups for all their help
and support during Cody's young life.
The event will start in Richhill Recreation Centre
with the riders being set off in two groups between
9.45am and 10.00am.
There are three routes on offer so there is
something for the whole family. The short route is
25miles/40km with 50mile/80km and 70mile/110km
routes on offer for fitter cyclists. All routes will
follow the same course initially. Sig-on is from
9.15am in Richhill Recreation Centre.
All routes are relatively flat with only the longest
route having a few hills towards the end.
There will be shower and parking facilities at the
Richhill Recreation Cente as well as soup and
sandwiches after the event. The price is £10 for
adults and £5 for Youth riders.
The road racing season is
fast approaching when we post details of the
Reliability trials. There are two on this Sunday so
there is plenty of choice. In county Antrim,
Ballymena RC/Scott Tiles promote their event with
two routes on offer. Full details are posted below.
Start Venue Ballymena Club Rooms BT42 2AF
Date Sunday 24th January 2010
Sign on from 9am
Start Time 10 am
Approximate Distance 50miles and 75 Miles
Entry Fee £7 with tea and sandwiches afterwards at
clubrooms
For more information contact Tommy Wilson on
02894461954 / tommy67@talktalk.net
In Armagh, it is Apollo CT who kick start the
season. Their Reliability will be run the over the
same course as last year. The route will teat
fitness level and allow riders to see if the winter
training has been worthwhile. The event will be run
at a controlled pace and will allow everyone a
chance to ride at the front (If you want to that
is!).
Sign on is open at 08:45, with roll out about
09:45/10:00 at the Goodyear Social Club, Lurgan.
Apollo will have decided to run two groups if
numbers suffice, however if the numbers are small
enough, there will be a single run. Food will be
supplied at the end of the event, along with
changing facilities.
The club wish local cyclist's
Damien Crowne and Ciaran Mc Callion a speedy
recovery following their accident on Sunday.
Which reinforces the point
that helmets should be worn at all times, as
Damien's helmet was badly cracked. The specialist
which seen him in the Erne Hospital said if he had
not been wearing his helmet he would have been very
seriously injured or worse.
Congratulations Ondrej
Well done to Ondrej who took silver in the Ulster
TT Championship last Aug.
The twice National Slovakian TT champion was
narrowly beaten by full time pro David Mc Cann.
The Awards Night for
Ulster members will take place in the Massereene
Golf Club in Antrim on Friday 22nd January.
10 Mile TT - Elite
David McCann Ride Sport
Ondrej Slobodnik Omagh Wheelers
John Madden Bann Wheelers

2010 Membership forms
Can anyone requiring a Cycling Ireland or Omagh
Wheelers Membership form please email www.omaghwheelers@live.co.uk
and it will be forwarded to you.
Please
Note - Cody's Challenge Postponed until 23rd January
With a heavy fall of snow
last night and a forecast of freezing temperatures
over the weekend the club have been left with no
option other than to cancel the Saturdays's Cody's
Challenge Charity Ride. Pending approval Juiced
Orchard plan to run the event on Sat 23rd January by
which time the weather will have hopefully warmed
up.
Those involved in organising the event would like to
thank all those have already pledged their support.
Juiced Orchard hope to see everyone on the 23rd this
time with wall to all sunshine and 23 degrees on the
thermometer!
FINAL ORDER OF CLUB KIT.
The FINAL order of club kit is
being taken, Please make order with full
payment
with Brian at Xtreme Cycles
Derry Rd before 5pm on SAT 9th Jan.
Please let others know.
Top-£40
Shorts-£45
Jacket-£100
Tights-£60
10% will be refunded to Club
members, Please bring receipt to Hugh Mc Cann
07836617975

Membership Night
Annual Membership night and EGM
Silverbirch Hotel
Monday 4th January
7pm
2009 Turkey Run Sunday
3rd January

An official Club fun run had been planned for
Sunday 27th Dec.
Due to the adverse weather conditions this club
event has now been organized for Sunday 3rd January.
Apologies to anyone who turned upon the scheduled
day.
Will leave Omagh leisure centre at 10am sharp,
apx 50 mile,
route= Omagh-Edenry-Castlederg-Omagh
Entry £2, draw will take place afterwards.
Route may change depending on weather on day.
2010 Cycling Ulster Calendar
A DRAFT of the 2010 Open Racing Calendar can be viewed
in the Racing section.
2010 Membership Form
Could Members Please use the link at the right
hand side of site to
download 2010 Cycling Ireland Membership form
Fill out and bring to Registration evening Mon
4th Jan 8pm in Birches.
Link to 2009 Club notes
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