News 2015

Thanks for making today’s Carn Wheeler Classic a huge success.

The Carn Wheeler Racing Committee would like to thank everyone for making today’s Carn Wheeler Classic such a huge success. ·        The folks from Cycling Ulster for their advice throughout the build-up to the race and on the day,  and for providing equipment on race day ·        The Co...

Sunday Cycle - Time Change for this week

Because the Carn Wheeler Classic road race is being held on Sunday (22nd March), the Sunday cycle will begin at 8am this week. This will allow anyone who is involved in the running of the Classic to have a (short) cycle and still be in time to help with the race. NB, we still need more people to help with the marshalling.  If you can help, and you have not already replied to the Facebook ...

Carn Wheeler Classic Road Race

The Carn Wheeler’s Classic road race will take place this year on 22nd March at 1pm As per previous years, there will be an A race (for A1, A2 and A3 riders),  a B race (for A4 riders), plus a masters and ladies race.   Each race will follow a number of laps as below and will be all left turns, until the last lap where each race will turn right for the final short drag in...

Sean Bradley in for Ulster

More great news on the youth side of the club with Sean Bradley getting selected for the Ulster Junior mountain bike squad. Sean will now compete at this years British Championship rounds with the Ulster team. A great achievement for Sean who has worked tirelessly to get up to the level required.  A great example to all our young up and coming riders. We will keep everyone up to date...

Round up of news and results

Carn Wheelers Round up of news and results for Weekend of Sat 14th and Sunday 15th March   ·        Saturday 14th - Tour of Ards Johnny finished 11thoverall with Marc Heaney in 15th (2nd Junior)   ·      Sunday 15th - Roe Valley Danny Boy Race A3 Race ...

YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAINING

A YOUTH MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAINING SPIN WILL BE HELD THIS SATURDAY  14/03/15 FROM 2PM -4PM AT THE USUAL VENUE . I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO MAKE IT SO GARETH WILL BE IN CHARGE BUT NEEDS  A FEW HELPERS IF YOU  CAN HELP PLEASE CONTACT SHANE ON 07834786557 IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE KIDS GET THESE TRAINING DAYS AS THERE ARE SO  FEW RACES THEY NEED TO KEEP THEIR SKILLS SHARP AND FITNESS ...

round 1 of the ulster mtb league at rostrevor

Round 1 of the 2015 ulster mtb league took place today at Rostrevor hosted by Dromara cc . A strong contingent of Carn Wheelers made the journey to Rostrevor today for the first round of this years league series ,it turned out to be a very successful day for the club with some brilliant results . In the youth races Eimer Skelly ,Travis Harkness and Curtis Neill got things underway in the under...

Mc Cann Cup

Sunday 8th March Following a big turnout for Carn Wheelers at Spires CC the day before; it was encouraging to see so many out again on Sunday 8th March in Fintona Co. Tyrone for the annual Mc Cann cup hosted by Omagh Wheelers. This event is a firm favourite with many riders as the course allows for a flowing race. First up on the day was Mairead Mc Gurk in the 3rd round of...

Sunday Leisure Cycle 8th March 2015

Sunday Leisure Cycle  8th March 2015   A huge turn out this morning for our Sunday morning leisure cycle.   There was about  twenty in the beginners/re-joiners group.  This group covered approx. 25 miles,  taking in to Swatragh, Garvagh, Kilrea, Upperlands and home to Maghera.  The group was ably steered by veterans (old legs, cool heads, young hearts)&n...

Carn Jnr Marc Heaney on the Podium at Spires GP

    07 March 2015 On Saturday 7th March, Carn Wheelers had their biggest turn out of the season for the local Spires GP, with the conditions improving from the wintry weather of late it this was a sell out race and the Carn men were looking to lay down an early marker for the race season.   A1-A2-A3-Jnr Race First off were the A3/Jnr riders with...