Curtosy of: Cycling Ulster

Roger Aiken (Banbridge CC) was the star of the show at Banbridge CC’s Cyclo Cross, held on Saturday in the magnificent setting of Banbridge Academy. For the second time in 2007 the famous old County Down school hosted cyclo cross action, Saturdays course proving much faster than the course used for the Irish Championships back in January. MORE »

Run off on a first class course in great weather todays main race was comfortably won by Roger Aiken of Banbridge. Lewis Ferguson had a race long battle with Liam McGreevy, but edged ahead in the closing laps to secure second. Glenn Kinning, after a poor start (sack the mechanic) rallied to an excellent fourth. The supporting MTB race was won by Paul Ferguson of North Down over Paul McMenamin. Full results and report to follow.

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The Cycling Ireland Draft Calendar is now on line on the Cycling Ireland website.  Follow the Schedule link akong the top to be taken to the calendar or alternativly click the link below.  The Schedule section on the site will include a quick view of upcoming events as well as reports and photos from previous events we’ve covered.

2007 IRISH CYCLING SCHEDULE

Robin Seymour lifted his 15th title at sunny Banbridge yesterday, leading from almost start to finish. Lewis Ferguson vainly tried to keep pace but looked a little off form and was overhauled by Roger Aiken mid race. For a time it looked like Roger (wearing clashing Superman blue tights) might repeat his win of two years ago but Robin, well aware of the danger, kept up a high tempo to the finish. Full report and results to follow. Photos are now on line.

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Irish National Cyclo Cross Championships preview

This Saturday, 6th January, Irish Off Road Cycling legend Robin Seymour returns to school, and should he pass the test that awaits him he will lift the Irish National Cyclo Cross crown for an amazing fifteenth time.  The National Cyclo Cross Champs take place in the sprawling grounds of Banbridge Academy, the famous old school situated on the Lurgan Road on the edge of the County Down town.  For the promoters Banbridge Cycling Club, this will be the first time they have had the honour of promoting the prestigious cyclo cross event.

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Report by Andy Potts

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson won the J C Campbell Ulster Cyclo Cross Championship at a cold and blustery Kilbroney Park on Saturday. The race was dominated by Ferguson and North Down’s Ray Brownfield, both riders suffering punctures during a thrilling battle for the title. The Rostrevor venue once again proved highly popular with the riders, a fast but testing course being laid out by organisers Newry Wheelers.

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Mud Master Ferguson Three In A Row
Report by Andy Potts.
Results from Davy Ross

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson notched up his hat trick of wins with victory in Team Madigans weather ravaged cyclo cross event at Woodburn Forest. For once the weather forecast was right, gusting winds accompanied by heavy rain and sleet. It should be said that this Woodburn course was not the perfect venue for a cyclo cross event, however in the week leading up to the race the organisers had to make a number of changes due to pressure from various governing bodies. Conditions during racing proved tortuous as the riders had to contend with driving wind and rain, as well as the mud filled forest sections.

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson notched up his hat trick of wins with victory in Team Madigans weather ravaged cyclo cross event at Woodburn Forest. For once the weather forecast was right, gusting winds accompanied by heavy rain and sleet. It should be said that this Woodburn course was not the perfect venue for a cyclo cross event, however in the week leading up to the race the organisers had to make a number of changes due to pressure from various governing bodies.

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Sundays Cyclo Cross promoted by Team Madigan was to have taken place at a new venue.  However due to circumstances beyond their control they have had to move back to the original venue, Woodburn Forest, race details are as follows:

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 Lewis Ferguson inflicted a rare defeat on multiple cross champion Robin Seymour at Castle Park today. The two riders rode together for much of the race with any attacks being countered or thwarted by mechanical or technical troubles (falling off, in other words). Lewis got the decisive gap with about two laps to go and managed to hold it until the finish despite a major effort by Robin. Ray Brownfield continues an impressive comeback with a comfortable third and could be a serious contender for medals at the championships. (Just hope you don’t retire again Ray!).

Photos should be up by tonight, with a bonus of some video!!!, if Ricky pulls his finger out.

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For full report by Andy Potts including results follow the link below.

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Report by Andy Potts

Team BHB rider Lewis Ferguson swept to victory at the Dromara CC promoted Cyclo Cross event, held today in the splendid surroundings of the Island Centre in Lisburn. The race attracted an entry of 70 riders, surely a record for an Ulster Cyclo Cross event, with the field having a fine mixture of road, cross country and downhill riders.

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The third cyclo cross event of the season takes place this Sunday, 5th November, at Island Centre in Lisburn County Antrim, promoted by Dromara Cycling Club. This will be the 2nd year the race will be held on this highly acclaimed course. Dromara would like to thank Lisburn City Council for their support and The Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure for granting us permission to us the Lagan Towpath.

The cyclo cross season got off to a great start with excellent support both at Lurgan Park and at Larne.. Hopefully Sundays race will bring another good entry, especially as the race will take place on this excellent course which has everything from long, fast straights,steps, a section through woodland and a wide grass section. The weather promises to be cool by fair, so come along and enjoy the craic.

Sign on will be from 10.00 am at Lisburn Island Centre, with racing starting as usual at 12 Noon, with the Youth events, U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-16. Senior racing starts at 1pm with all classes including Mountain Bikes catered for.

Directions to the course are as follows. Coming from the A1 (south) take the M1 towards Belfast . Exit at the next junction(6) Take the road to lisburn, turn right at the first set of lights beside the Texaco and then first left. Follow road to right. The Island Centre and River Lagan are in front of you, with ample car parking for all. The Venue will be signposted from the Saintfield Road Roundabout, [Junction 6 of the M1].

Further details can be obtained by contacting race organiser, Trevor Annett on 07714 382158, email dromaracc@audanet.com or for map etc, look on the dromara website www.dromaracc.co.uk

By Shane Stokes

irishcycling.com — National champion Robin Seymour showed his form with a dominant win in the Leinster cyclo cross race held in Corkagh Park yesterday. The Endura rider overcame a puncture midway through the race to finish one minute and eleven seconds ahead of two promising young riders, Lewis Ferguson and Niall Davis. Peter McConville was fourth, 4 minutes and17 seconds back, while Robert Lamont, Mark McKinely, Yvain Sogno, Mike Jordan, Conor Cambell and Dave Gill completed the top ten. It was Seymour’s third cross win in three starts, the Wicklow rider having also triumphed at Lurgan Park and Larne this month.

62 riders lined out for the nine lap event, held on a version of the course used in the national cyclo-cross championships in January. Seymour, Ferguson and Davis pulled clear of the rest of the field and it was soon clear that the race was between the three of them.

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By Andy Potts

Robin Seymour (Team Worc) easily won the second race of the Cyclo Cross season, held on Saturday at the Seacourt Community Centre in Larne, County Antrim. The Wicklow rider took the East Antrim Audi promoted event by storm to win by almost three minutes. This was the first ever cyclo cross to be held in Larne and was an undoubted success, as the race organisers received excellent backing from Larne Borough Council and the staff and youths from the Seacourt Centre.

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By Andy Potts

The 2006 Cyclo Cross season began in superb fashion on Sunday with Apollo CT promoting the opening race in Lurgan Park, Irish Champion Robin Seymour taking a controlled victory. Fifty three riders came to the line for the Senior race which was over eight laps of a new, fast flowing course. As always the main event was supported by a full programme of Youth races.

The Senior event began in spectacular style as the fifty three riders jockeyed for position as they charged up the opening section, Apollo rider Alistair McSorley leading the action. By the end of the first lap McSorley still held the lead, however in a close second was Robin Seymour, in turn followed by a pack consisting of Phillip Roche, Robbie Lamont, Brian Conway, Lewis Ferguson, Peter McConville and Mark McKinley.

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Robin Seymour regained the Irish title from Roger Aiken after a race long battle. Robin made the decisive break on the last of 7 fast laps to win witha few seconds to spare from Roger. Lewis Ferguson scraped third by 6 inches from Niall Davis in another epic battle, covered this year by RTE. Full report to follow.

RTE coverage of the even will be screened on Friday 20th on RTE2.  Don’t miss it!!!

Pictures of the race now in the photo section