The Week Ahead 19th May

The weekly round up of what is happening in the world of Scott-Orwell Wheelers. Remember if you have anything you would like shared please send the details to me at pro@orwellwheelers.org

RACING

Rás Tailteann dominates the headlines this week!  Starting in Drogheda on Sunday and finishing in Skerries on Sunday the 27th of May it is a beast of a race. Attracting top domestic and international teams.

Scott Orwell Wheelers has a very long and proud tradition of entering teams in The Rás. 2018 will be no exception. Our team for 2018 is:Neal HudsonJamie BusherEoin AhernBernard EnglishManuel Fontan Garcia

Team Manager: Ken O’Neill Mechanic: Killian Doyle Soigneur: Ronan Quigley Masseuse: John Walsh

Rider Profiles on the team are available to read here – Rás Rider ProfilesFor full information on the Rás Tailteann including the stages, teams entered etc have a look at the event website – Rás Tailteann Website

The atmosphere in Skerries for the finish on Sunday the 27th is always electric and is like a street party. We would encourage as many people as possible to head out that way and soak in the atmosphere while cheering on the team, Why not incorporate it into your Sunday spin?

On Saturday the 26th the stage finishes in Naas – another chance to cycle out and support.

Emyvale GP

A lot of racers will be heading North this weekend for the Emyvale GP including our Scott Orwell Women. This race takes in another round of the National Points Series and all eyes will be on Caoimhe May who currently holds the jersey.

Apart from the women there is racing for Youths, Masters, A1, 2, 3 and 4 in Emyvale.

Details for all categories on – https://www.facebook.com/events/1343326619101276/

IVCA:

On Sunday the 20th of May the IVCA league takes to the rolling roads of Kentstown. Sign on from 8 to 8.45 with races starting at 9am.

On Tuesday the 22nd of May it’s the Fred Smith 25mile TT starting in Black Bull. All details are on 222.theivca.com

Club League:

Into the hills we go this week!! Thursday the 24th will see racing start in Brittas go around the lakes (number of times to be revealed) and then head up the Sally Gap for a summit finish – pray for a westerly wind please!

Can Paul Forristal do it again? After his sprint to the uphill finish last Thursday we are starting to wonder who will ever beat him!?

Keep an eye on the forum for details of sign on etc

WOMEN

The Orwell beginner ladies course will be in COrkagh Park on Monday night (21st of  May) and then meeting at Joe Daly’s Bike shop on Thursday the 24th for a road spin.

YOUTHS:

Saturday 19th May: TT- the Leinster Youth TT’s are hosted by Lakeside Wheelers . Pre Registration is mandatory http://www.lakesidewheelers.ie/leinster-youth-tt-championshipsand closes on Thursday night.

Sunday Spin, 20th May – leaving Joes at 10:00 .

Monday 21st – Note there is NO racing at Corkagh Park this week.

TRACK

Wednesday 23rd May

The Wednesday night track league continues each week. It’s a really enjoyable night of hard racing where you can learn how to race on Sundrive Velodrome in a group that suits your ability. Sign-on from 18:20 followed by warm-up, racing starts at 7pm. Accredited riders only. Full post and information – Track Racing Dates for the Diary

LEISURE

It’s full speed ahead into the Leisure season now with events on every week and pretty much every day!!

This Saturday the 19th a large group of Scott Orwell Wheelers will descend on Enniscorthy for the Mt Leinster Challenge. It’s a tough event but the hospitality is excellent and the food stop is a close rival to the Orwell Randonnee!

Sunday has a choice of loads of events!!! The Wolftrap 200, the Man of Sperrin, The tour of South Armagh and the Yellow Furze Sportive among them

The training groups for the Wicklow 100 and 200 are still going strong – the Wicklow 200 is creeping ever closer now. Less than 5 weeks to go!

See you all on the roads!