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While the race reports will be slow to come in from tired riders, one Orwell member recovered well enough from her weekend efforts to share with us the tale of the Étape Rás Mumhan – Ann Horan’s account is below!

Nearly sixty riders signed on in gorgeous conditions last night, with two riders coming out on top in the senior races – Davids Maher and Halpin. A tie in the junior race meant both Uisneach Sheridan and Andrew Ryan claimed first place.

One of our established members, Lloyd Moore, is doing a cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats – the length of Great Britain! – in aid of the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. Read on for details, and how to support him and this very worthy cause!

It was a fine evening in Corkagh Park for the first criterium of the StickyBottle.com Orwell Wheelers Women’s Crit League, and a fine turnout to boot! Eimear O’Reilly led home a host of newcomers, while Sandra Fitzgerald beat breakaway companion Anne Dalton to win the A race.

Updated: now with JT’s account of the Tour of Wicklow! A weekend of great weather for cycling meant plenty of miles in the legs for leisure riders. Below we bring you two accounts, first Kevin Connaire takes us through the Sligo Champions Sportive, and then Eamonn Eaton describes the Tour de Foothills, where Orwell riders made up about 10% of the total turnout!

Aidan Collins brought home the best results of the weekend for the club, with a 4th in the Stamullen GP on Sunday, and an unplaced prize on Friday. Odhrán Connors and Stephen Barry also featured in Stamullen, while the Orwell women were active in Nenagh, with a TTT win, and placings for Ciara Kinch and Monica Marconi.

The winners of the first 2014 Orwell crit came from both ends of the spectrun – young rising star Conor Murnane, and experienced Rás veteran Brian Ahern. Read on for more!

Róisín Kennedy returns to familiar territory by winning the first round of the crit. league.

Tonight is the first round of the StickyBottle.com Orwell Women’s Crit League, opening with a 10TT at Batterstown. It’s a flat, simple out and back course – perfect to give time trialling a first try!

A few high placings along with a couple of unplaced prizes made Drogheda a happy hunting ground for Orwellians at the weekend. Read on for the details!

The opening round of the 2014 Orwell League saw some super fast times set for the Pine Forest course, with Eric Downey resuming where he left off for the 2013 league – at the top.

Orwell were out in numbers at the weekend, chasing results in Balbriggan. They didn’t come away empty-handed, with Brendan Lawless and Philippe Bourdarias taking unplaced prizes, and Neil Whelan and Seamus Nolan placing in the A4 race on Sunday.

The Orwell Women’s Crit League is back, and with a brand new format! Moving away from Sandyford, the focus is on encouraging beginners into the sport, but there’s still plenty for the experienced rider! Click through for more! Updated! Now with sign-up link!

There was plenty of Orwell action across the plains of Meath and the hills of Carlow at the weekend, with Valdis Andersons winning a bunch sprint for 2nd, Tom Blennerhassett in the mix again, and a great showing for the women with Aideen Keenan, Monica Marconi and Claire McEntee all taking home prizes. Read on!

Calling all Florence Nightingales! If you’re interested in learning some first aid, have a read of this. Update: each evening is actually running from 7pm-10pm, not 6pm-9pm as previously stated.

The weekend was a busy one despite the lack of a St Patrick’s Day race, and a very successful one – with two top ten finishes and a magnificent 6th overall for Tom Blennerhassett in Rás Maigh Eo, and Philippe Bourdarias taking 4th on the final stage. In Slane, Orla Hendron stayed out of trouble in the women’s race to take 4th, and Mark Mulcahy earned 5th in the A4s. Off-road, the club had two top ten finishes in Ticknock with Jamal Ahmed and Eric Downey.

Update: still plenty of room for this tonight – phone Carol to book an appointment: 01 2986246 Cycling fitness, Health and Bike Check at Tansey Chiropractic and Physical Therapy and Joe Daly Cycles Exclusive to Orwell Wheelers members, Monday 24th March 18:00-21:00 In aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation

Ahead of today’s National League opener, we asked Ned Flanagan winner Aideen Keenan to reflect on her experiences in Clonard last weekend.

It is with regret that we note the passing of one of our founder members, Martin Hensey.

John Twomey 12 February 2015 Important update Hi all, As most of you may be aware, the weather forecast for this weekend is not in our favour and for the safety and enjoyment of participants it is with great reluctance that we have decided to change the route for Saturday. The decision was made based on a number of factors including last week’s Skoda Tour of Wicklow where similar conditions were experienced and we wanted to ensure that we maximize riders safety. U pdated plan