Another fantastic week in this long Autumn, with only glimpses of winter. It’s great to see that whilst several people have asked if the cycling club slows down or stops activities for the winter season, that KCC had good numbers out on Monday and Wednesday night, two spin classes on Thursday and weekend spins on Saturday and Sunday. There were a couple of free bikes in spin class on Thursday night during both the 7pm and Read more
The Belle train, with one bud on board, left Killinchy Hall after the issue of a flat tyre and a forgotten back light were sorted out. 11 riders in total took to the road on what turned out to be a fabulous sunny late November morning. The group broke naturally around Drumreagh Bridge to accommodate different abilities but soon joined up again for the chosen pit stop of the week, Cafe Nosh in Dundonald. Unfortunately Read more
A busy week for KCC with the good weather boosting attendances on Monday and Wednesday night club runs. It’s nice to be noticed, so thanks to the driver who took the time to post on our Facebook page complimenting the Monday night crew on their lighting and road manners. Spin classes continue on Thursday with classes at 7pm & 8pm. Check in on the new page https://www.facebook.com/groups/864895493544502/?fref=ts where you can reserve your bike from Tuesday; Read more
The horrendous weather in the week leading up to Sunday 16th November ensured proper cyclocross conditions awaited the 250+ riders taking part in the Ormeau Park races. KCC were well represented across the categories, with Ross and Paul once again riding in the B race. Paul tweaked his pre-race routine by joining 17 others on Drew’s earlybird club run and it seems to have worked as he finished in the top third of a 50+ Read more
The members of Killinchy CC, La Lanterne Rouge CC and Shimna Wheelers are meeting for a leisurely cycle and a bowl of stew on Saturday 22nd November. The three clubs are meeting at the Saint Patricks Centre at 11am and cycling to Loughinisland GAC for stew supplied by Brennans. Leaving Killinchy hall at 9am. All welcome. Please let me know if you plan to attend as we would like an idea of numbers for stew. Thanks Rossy
Saturday 8th November saw the first official Killinchy Belles event take place, even though rain stopped play, the event was a great success. The early birds group headed off in dry conditions to embark on a 30 mile cycle, however 20 miles in, the weather won and everyone headed to The Poachers Pocket for a change of clothes, a cuppa and a warm by the fire! By 12pm word had spread that our “chowder run”, Read more
On Sunday 26 October 2014 North Down CC hosted Round 4 of the 2014 Ulster Cyclo-cross series at Castle Park in Bangor. The course was mostly set within the trees but with the finish area out on the exposed (very windy) grass hill. Killinchy CC had a good turn out with 6 young rockets taking part! Big kids Scott Maitland in the MTB support race with Ross Galway and Paul Crossen in the Cyclocross B race. All the Read more
Ross Galway & Scott Maitland attended the 3rd round of the series at Dungannon. Ross raced in the cyclocross ‘B’ race and after a Saturday nighshift he was still able to achieve a remarkable 8th place. Scott (still an MTB rider at heart), rode in the MTB support race were he finished 9th out of over 50 entries. Unfortunately Paul Crossen was unable to attend, however he is hopefull of a good result at this weekends event Read more
Killinchy Cycling Club are happy to announce the date for their 2nd AGM in Killinchy Community Hall Wednesday 5th Novemeber at 19.30 All welcome and if any person is wanting to add items to agenda please contact a committee member before 31st October so they can discuss content. Thanks