The latest dolmen Cycing cycling news |
posted Mar 2, 2013, 2:54 AM by Martin McDonnell
Dolmen Sport strted the sportive season with a very enjoyable cycling in Blarney (The Donal Crowley memorial).. Pictures and comment on our facebbok page |
posted Mar 2, 2013, 2:52 AM by Martin McDonnell
Dolmen racing started trhe season with a trip to Loughrea last sunday, taking part at the A3 and A4 levels. |
posted Jul 30, 2012, 12:27 AM by Martin McDonnell
Lacey wins Big in the Banner as local riders scoop the other Categories
July 29th
1745 hrs
Sean Lacey
(Dan Morrissey Speedy Spokes) made it to the top of the podium for the second
week in a row as he led home Michael Hennessy (Fermoy) and Paidi O’Brien (DMSS)
after 155 kilometres at Rás Clár today.
These three
had escaped along with Joe Fenlon, Stephen Clancy (both DMSS), Jonathan Gibbs,
(unatt), and Eddie Barry (Blarney) on the lower slopes of the day’s second
climb.
On windy,
hilly circuit that proved punishing for all riders, Dan Morrissey Speedy Spokes
controlled the race with all five riders getting into the first break of the
day. When this was pulled back, they surged again before seeing off the entire
field bar Hennessy.
Great
credit also goes to Jonathan Gibson, returning unattached Vet from Cork, who
rode at the front all day before succumbing on the final climb and coming home
6th.
The sprint was fourth was won by Stephen Clancy (DMSS) whilst
Eddie Barry (Blarney).
Mike Storan was active all say for West Clare CC but had to
settle for 9th in front of clubmate Jarlath Hassett. Matt Slattery
(Killarney) took the first KOH prime whilst Stephen Clancy (DMSS) and Lacey
took the others.
The A3 race was won by Ennis rider Barry Sutton, riding for
DID Dunboyne, whilst there was also local success in the A4 where Mark Shannon,
Burren CC, led home from Cathal Russell for the hosts, Dolmen CC.
134 riders went to post in each of the three races in Dolmen
CC’s first competitive promotion.
A1/A2
Sean Lacey DMSS
Michael Hennessy Fermoy
Paidi O’Brien DMSS
Stephen Clancy DMSS
Eddie Barry, Blarney
Jonathan Gibson Unatt
Joe Fenlon DMSS
A3
Barry Sutton DID Dunboyne
Paul Crowley Mullingar
Derek Byrne Laois
Patrick Rohan North Tipperary Wheelers
William Whelan Galtee Wheelers
Liam Browne Apex
A4
Mark Shannon Burren CC
Cathal Russell Dolmen CC
George Doyle Tralee CC
Sean McCarron Tralee CC
Benny Cassidy Killarney CC
Paul Nolan Unatt
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posted Jun 29, 2012, 2:11 PM by Martin McDonnell
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updated Jul 12, 2012, 4:14 PM
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Hassett
Claims Clare County Championships
Jarlath Hassett, West Clare CC, emerged
victorious in Clare Cycling Championships last Wed night
after a hard fought sprint with clubmate
Mike Storan.
Storan had gone clear on the Category 4
climb of Knockjames before Hassett bridged across from the chasing bunch with
8k to go. The pair worked to keep the gap over 20 seconds and then jostled for
sprinting position. It was no surprise that Storan paid for his earlier efforts
on the line as Hassett jumped for victory.
DID Dunboyne’s Barry Sutton grabbed third,
followed by West Clare’s Daithi Queally. Dolmen’s Aidan Considine and Philip
Colleran rounded out the top six.
The Championships were revived this year
after a break of two decades by Dolmen Cycling Club supported by Cahill
Taxation Services. Over 35 riders took the flag from clubs across the county on
a dry but windy 60k circuit.
Dolmen CC secretary, Martin McDonnell, was
delighted with the turnout but lamented that the trophy went out of Dolmen
hands,
“We’ll be fighting hard to gain it next
year but would like to thank Cahill Taxation Services for enabling the event to
get off the ground again. We saw a great battle on the course and it augurs
well for the future, especially by giving local racers an opportunity to
prepare for Rás Clár in two weeks.”
Event sponsor Fergal Cahill, whose family
are synonymous with Banteer CC, presented prizes to the first six riders over
the line and expressed his thanks for all the support shown for the event,
“It‘s been a great evening of racing and
I’d like to commend all the riders and clubs on their participation. Thanks are due to all the marshals and
volunteers who made sure the event ran smoothly and safely.”
The next competitive fixture in the Banner
County is Rás Clár which takes place over the same course on July 29th.
There will be three laps for the A1s/A2s, two laps for the A3s and one lap for
the A4s.
Local riders are expected to be competitive
in all categories, especially the A3s after Barry Sutton and Aidan Considine
both made the podium in last week’s Midleton GP.
Clare County Championship 11/07/2012
Results
1.
Jarlath Hassett, West Clare CC
2.
Mike Storan , West Clare CC
3.
Barry Sutton, DID Dunboyne
4.
Daithi Queally, West Clare CC
5.
Aidan Considine, Dolmen CC
6.
Philip Colleran, Dolmen CC
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posted Jun 15, 2012, 1:35 PM by Martin McDonnell
Competitive
cycle racing is making a comeback to the Banner County on July 29th
next with the reintroduction of Rás Clár after a long absence.
Promoted by the Dolmen Cycling Club, the race will feature a
tough course of 155 kms for A1s and A2s, 108 kms for the A3s and 60Kms for A4s.
With a prize fund of €2000 plus bonuses, the host club are
hoping for a big attendance, attacking racing and a great spectacle throughout
the circuit. Dolmen CC chairman, Philip Colleran, said
“We have been planning to reintroduce Rás Clár for some time
now and are delighted with the support we have got from many quarters. We
expect the top stars on the circuit to come to Clare to make a great
spectacle.”
Coordinator of Clare Sports Partnership, John Sweeney, sees
the event as a hugely valuable addition to the cycling calendar in the county,
“The event reflects the huge upsurge in cycling here. The An
Post Tour of the Burren is showcasing the county’s fantastic amenities for
leisure cycling and now Rás Clár will show what we have to offer the leading
lights of the racing community.”
The event
is being made possible with the support of many local businesses that have
supported the prize fund and general organisation.
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posted Jun 10, 2012, 1:58 PM by Martin McDonnell
Dolmen Ras Clar takes place on the 29th of July 2012 after a 25 year absence. Race HQ is the Aburn Lodge Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare. Sign on is from 11am with a race start time of 12.30 pm . Race Categories and Distances are as follows : A4 : 60k one lap, A3 :110k two laps, A1/A2 : 155k three laps |
posted Dec 8, 2011, 12:06 AM by Martin McDonnell
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updated Jun 10, 2012, 2:11 PM by Martin McDonnell
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Prepare for the On Post Burren Challenge on June 23rd.
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posted Nov 12, 2011, 7:44 AM by Martin McDonnell
A guided cycle taking in road and optional off road sections takes place on Sunday November 2th, at 9.15am. The cycle is designed as a family fun event and has a 25km and 50km options. he routes is designed to cater for all types of bikes from Mountain Bike to Road Bike.
Tea, cakes, sandwiches, snacks and refereshments will be available on the route.
For further information call Paul at 086 8081032 |
posted Nov 3, 2011, 3:49 PM by Martin McDonnell
Dolmen are hosting a 2 day training camp on Saturday and Sunday december 3rd and 4th. The camp will consist of both on the bike and presentations over the weekend. The club will subsidise the training weekend, offering a full weekend training for 50 euro to club members. Club members can book places by making payment of 50 to secure a place. Due to the highly interactive nature of this training there is a limited number of places available. Please contact Martin Mc Donnell to book you place.
The Closing date for bookings is Friday November 18th (due to logistics of organising).
On the bike coaching will cover group specific drills, working together, group skills, intervals, small TT's and Sprints. Presentations wil include nutrition,core strength,motivation and stretching.
Padraig Marrey has been involved with cycling as a competitor and coach for the past 20 years. He is Ireland’s highest qualified coach having completed the Union Cyclist International’s Level 3 course with distinction. This involved an intensive three-month course at the World Cycling Centre at L’Aigle, Switzerland in 2004, working with leading experts, including Australia’s world-renowned coach Charlie Walsh.
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posted Sep 2, 2011, 3:33 PM by Martin McDonnell
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updated Nov 12, 2011, 7:50 AM by Martin McDonnell
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Dolmen are running the GoBike 2012 series to nurture and grow cycling in the region. The four GoBike series are : GoBike 1: November 2011 – January 2012 : Focused at begining your adventure. Get the basics right, you will have the core cycling skills and be able take advantage and enjoy cycling in a group. GoBike 2: February – March 2012 : prepare for the MidWest Coastal and Burren Tour (80km and 120km options). GoBike 3: Choose how you want to spend you summer there will be numerous Cycling Ireland events with entry fees from as little as €10. The club will be participating in these events nationwide. GoBike 4: July –August Prepare for the Etape Hibernia 134kms through the Burren.
GoBike 1 starts on November Sunday 21st, 9.30 in the Templegate carpark (dolmen have their regular Sunday cycle at this time) . See the dolmen web site for advice for Sunday morning cycles. If you are interested email dolmen@dolmencc.com for further information. |
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