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Good luck to the Flandriens! Click through to see Eileen Byrne’s bon voyage poster!

A couple of great results from the younger ranks in the last few weeks – Conor Murnane earned the unplaced Junior prize in Clonard two weeks ago, followed by Ciarán Keogh’s fantastic 4ths in two rounds of the U16 MTB Blitz. Yesterday both Andrew Ryan and Sean Murnane featured in their respective races in the Des Hanlon!

Further along the age categories the seniors have been holding their own, with several big results in the last ten days. The A4s have enjoyed a great week’s racing. Earlier last week, in the Boyne GP and St Patrick’s Day race, Garry Blair and Brendan Lawless scored two smashing A4 victories, and Paul Kane took 4th in the latter. Lawless then earned his A3 upgrade with 3rd at the Des Hanlon, while Neal Hudson took an unplaced A2 prize. There were also two Orwells in the top te

The 2015 Joe Daly Cycles National League opened in Blarney last Sunday, and Orwell took home a tremendous result – racing sophomore Ann Horan taking the bunch gallop for 2nd behind National Champion Fiona Meade. She takes us through the race below!

Here is a chance for you to help win some money for Orwell Wheelers. Topaz, who operate the service stations, have an initiative running which allows clubs to win funds for their chosen club. The initiative is called Cash for Clubs. You may have heard it advertised on the radio.

The first of several reports from a busy and successful few days of racing comes out of the west, where Dick O’Brien led home an Orwell crew who took three top ten spots in the TT stage, and subsequently the overall. Tom Blennerhassett repeated his strong showing from 2014, and Brian McArdle marked a welcome return to stage racing. Read on for more!

When Dave Mc suggested running a 200km audax in March, he didn’t expect quite so many Orwell members to be eager to flay themselves so early in the year. 32 members signed on, including the ever-prolific Billy Parker, who provides us with an excellent account of the day below!

Following on from the Orwell 200 the next in the series is the Midlands 300, in 3 weeks time. There was a good bit of interest in this at the finish yesterday, and Dave had a handful of entries in already so it is likely to be another big field. For most people completing a 200 will be as far as they will ever hope to go in a day, but for the few who are tempted to try go one step further there will probably be no better opportunity to give it a go. Details are below.

There’s a touch of déjà vu about the results this weekend, with both Conor Murnane and Chris Mollaghan taking the only Orwell placings. That did wonders for their ranking points, with Murnane topping the Juniors for a day, and Mollaghan making his way into A3. The snow in Navan was the only thing on people’s minds though, with five Orwell women making their débuts in the cold! Read on to see how they fared!

The first of our reports from the open races for 2015 sees results across the Juniors and Seniors, and men and women! Conor Murnane opened the club’s account in Monasterevin, and the second weekend witnessed Chris Mollaghan and Ciara Kinch clock up two more placings in the senior categories.

Come along and help raise some funds to send an Orwell team to the 2015 An Post Rás! With star Eurosport commentator Declan Quigley as MC! And questions thanks to regular Rás na mBan setter Eddie Lynch!

We’ve got details of our first social night of the year, which is a combined sign-up event for the Wicklow 100/200 training groups in Uncle Tom’s Cabin on Monday 16th March. We know you all have the day off afterwards, so come along and enjoy yourselves!

The Orwell Wheelers Randonnée is back for 2015! We’re getting the notice out now so you can get the date in your diary now, and start saving room in your stomach for cake! As has become usual, it’s taking place Saturday 2nd May, the bank holiday weekend, with start and finish in St Benildus’. The route however, is our hardest yet! Details and registration link below! Please see below for an important update from the organisers regarding tomorrow’s event.

How better to start this Season with Orwell Social and Women's Rep, 3rd place in the Joe Daly Cycles National League, Ras na mBan 2014 warrior, leader of the Ladies Beginner Group 2015 and of course Orwell Person of the Year - Ann Horan! .....It's also her Birthday today!   The Horan Sisters! Ann (right) and Helen (photo thanks to Ann) Age: 33 Years with Orwell: Almost 3 years How did you get into cycling and what sports were you doing before? I never had a bike of my own as

This week we profile Orwell Wheelers legend Aidan Hammond. Aidan is well known for his great performances on the bike doing Orwell proud and for his current work with cycling clubs and individuals throughout the country as a trainer and expert bike fitter.   Aidan en route to a top five result in the 1989 Waller Cup A race in Bohermeen, a race he would win a few years later. Age: 46 Years with Orwell: Officially since 1985 but you could say since I was in a pram as my fathe

Eugène Dillon won the Orwell leisure league by taking part in over 40 events in 2015 and accumulating over 130 points. Easily the most prolific Sportif rider in 2015 and quite possible set a record on number of events done that will never be equaled! A staggering year's cycling that took Eugene to every corner and county in Ireland and Sportifs in over 5 countries for a combination of over 4000km in Sportifs alone....what better person to kick off our 2nd 5 minutes with inter

Our next profile feature is on Jamie Busher, a consistent A3 racer not afraid of a classic 'all or nothing' attack who, in addition to his personal achievements in A3 races, has really worked with the other A3 Orwell racers, culminating with victory for Orwell Wheelers in the A3 National Championships this year. Jamie at the Suir Valley (photograph with thanks to John Coleman). Age: 40 Years with Orwell: 5 years What made you choose Orwell? Orwell has a great reputation in

If you haven’t seen Dick’s post on the forum, we’re now accepting entries for the 2015 Orwell League. The registration deadline is Saturday February 28, so if want to take part, be sure to get your entry in before then. There’s plenty more details below to fill you in on the basics.

The club has a tonne of upcoming events, many that will appeal to all members, and some with a racing slant. Have a look at a few brief overviews below.

Bryan Johnston composed a whimsical Sunday spin after a recent adventure, so we’ve published it below for your enjoyment!