The Cycling Coastal Tour of Ireland arrived home on Sunday 15th July to a great welcome. Many colleagues from Carrickmacross cycling club and further a field joined the core group for the final stage from Dun Laoghaire. There was even a respite from this summer’s rain as the sun made an appearance for the day. After a lap of honour around the town everyone gathered for tea outdoors in a scene reminiscent of the streets of Paris.
Congratulations to Andy and Emma Fitzgerald both visually impaired and members of the WATCH club who will be completing in both the track and road races at the World Paralympics Championships in Bordeaux, France from 20 to 29th August. On behalf of the club we wish them well and good luck in the medal tally.
Manager of the Irish team Denis Tomey commented, “Just one week to go before we head off for Bordeaux and hopefully Paralympic Cycling Glory. A lot of hard work and commitment has gone into getting the largest ever Irish Squad to a World Championships and I know you will do yourselves and everyone who has supported us proud in your efforts in Bordeaux.
The third annual Minnie Clarke Memorial Tour will take place on Sunday 16th September 2007 starting from Crossmaglen GFC Hall at 10am. Registration fee is £10/€15 and sign on is from 9.15am. Tea and sandwiches will be provided at the finish along with a commemorative medal. Shower facilities available.
This tour is on next Sunday 12th August 2007.
See Dromara CC website for details