Thanks to Scott for this recount of his amazing day in Mallorca: Back in August 2014 a good friend of mine who rides with the 0745 Rouleurs in Belfast asked me if I would be interested in going to do the Mallorca 312. Of course without checking out what the 312 was I said yes sure lets do it. The M312 is a 312km (194 miles) cycle with some 13500ft of climbing around the Read more
Our intrepid ladies section gave themselves a well deserved break during the winter months but held an event to mark the return of brighter nights and warmer days, Paula writes….. The Killinchy Belles deemed Saturday 11th April 2015 as the official day that they would all get back in the saddle following our Winter break. The girls (and 1 man! Men always welcome with the Killinchy Belles) turned out in force on a bright Read more
Round 1 of the East Down interclub league was on Tuesday 14th April. 28 riders from Killinchy CC, Shimna Wheelers, LLRCC and visiting clubs met at the Spa for a 7pm start before heading to Seaforde and back. Well done to all riders on a tough 10 mile course. Big thanks to La Lanterne Rouge CC for organising. Round 2 will be hosted by Shimna Wheelers on the Lacken rd, Tuesday 28th April meeting at Ballyroney car park.
With Easter bringing summer like weather, and the lighter nights many members have been putting in more time on the bike in preparation for the upcoming sportive season. Plenty of club runs have been ongoing on the usual times with something to suit everyone from leisure runs around the coastal roads to hilly sessions in the Mournes. Well done to all who made it out and about, those who use Strava within the club amassed a Read more
With many members enjoying a day off on St Patricks day a full test ride of the new K150 route was undertaken. There are no major changes to the route from last year, however a couple of improvements have been made following feedback from organisers and participants. The event is in the diary for Sunday 16th August, so mark it in the diaries & expect great fun, scenery, a few uppy bits and a worthy cause. Read more
The Tour of Ards is one of the most prestigious races in the local calendar, a one day ‘classic’ race pitting Category 1,2,3 racers together without handicap around the fast rolling roads of the Ards Peninsula. Following his big win at the John Moore Memorial Paul Crossen was upgraded from A4 to A3, and didn’t waste any time getting on the reserve list for the oversubscribed event. Here is how it unfolded for Paul: Read more
After the conclusion of the Spring XC league last weekend, several club riders entered the opening round of the Ulster XC championships hosted by Dromara CC in Kilbroney. Again club members turned out with their kids, Rudi Maitland had the youth result of the day finishing 4th in the U6s. Patrick Harkin and Reuben Maitland both performed well in the U12s and U10s respectively. In the adult races Geoff Maitland turned out with his shiny Read more
KCC are celebrating multiple wins and podium finishes across adult and children’s races within the last week. On Saturday 28th February Paul Crossen lined out in the ‘A4’ category at the John Moore Memorial Road Race in Carryduff. Congratulations to Paul who lead a breakaway in the last lap, and held off the challengers to take 1st place in a runaway victory. The picture below confirms that the result was in no doubt. Read more
Annaclone GP, hosted by Banbridge is the traditional curtain raiser to the road racing season, and this year Drew was racing in the A1,A2,A3 race, and Andy’s McCullough and Evans entered the A4. The A4 race was first off and both KCC riders were well up in the bunch when a crash on the penultimate lap unfortunately ended Andrew Evans’ race. The crash split the remaining riders and Andy M finished strongly but Read more
