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Emyvale Cycling Grand Prix 2010.

The Emyvale Cycling Club Grand Prix was held on Sunday, May 23rd and once again this was an outstanding success. Big numbers of competitors entered all sections of this full programme of events and it was run over the now annual course around Tydavnet. Praise must go to the organisers and the huge band of helpers who were involved in implementing this programme for such large numbers from all over Ireland. Speaking to Martin McNally, coach and manager of the Covey Wheelers from Mayo, he said that he was very impressed with the event and congratulated the club on a marvellous day. He was very happy with the course and the marshalling and the facilities for parking and refreshments were top class. The weather was of course excellent though it did sap energy from many riders and a big in-take of liquids was necessary.

The presentations took place after the racing and the sponsors were thanked for their continued support. The main sponsors were: Emyvale and District Credit Union, McQuaid Tyres; Barry McKenna Tractors; Caddens; and Universal Graphics.

A big thank you to the Tydavnet Community Centre for the use of their extensive facilities throughout the day and to the ladies who supplied the very welcome tea and food.

The results were as follows:

U12

1.  Jake Gray, Juiced; 2  Conor Boyle, Juiced; 3  Francie Lawlor, Longford; 4  Jack McKenna, Emyvale; 5  Conor McLoughlin, Newry; 6  David Chambers, Newry; 7  Carl Magnone, Emyvale; and Calum McKenna, Emyvale, 1st Unplaced Emyvale rider.

U14

1  Shane O Hara, Limerick; 2  Craig Crawford, T.S.C.; 3  Alan Kerr, B.R.C.; 4  Harry McCombe, East Tyrone; 5  Cathal Clarke, Newry; 6  Christopher Weir, DCC; 7  Craig McPhillips, Emyvale; and Conor Boyle.

U16

1  Robert Anderson, Juiced; 2  Shaun Wrigley, 3  Kyle Cole, Roe Valley; 4  Francis Sheridan, Covey Wheelers; 5  Jason Prendergast, Covey Wheelers; 6  Edward Noone, North Pole.

A3

1  Andrew Bradley, East Tyrone; 2  Andrew Hunter, Northern CC; 3  Javan Nulty, Stamullen; 4  Ronnie Smyth, Dromara; 5  Sean Stewart, Four Masters; 6  Andrew Hadley, Team Bike.

A4

1  Mark O’Hara, Lakeside Wheelers; 2  Robert Anderson, Juiced; 3  M. Curran, Banbridge, and 1st Vet; 4  Simon Welby, Dromara; 5  Simon O’Dean, Navan; 6  Tom, Blennephassett, Orwell Wheelers.

Ladies

1  Frances Meehan, Tullamore; 2  Jennifer O’Reilly, Raven; 3  Wendy Bates, Mullingar; 4  Ciara Mulholland, Clann Eireann; 5  Ciara Kinck, Dundrum; Caroline Ryan, Garda CC.

Senior

1  Martyn Bradley, Planet X; 2  Ryan O’Connor, Usher; 3  Robert Moore, Stamullen; 4  Craig Sweetman, Stamullen; 5  Glenn Kinning, East Antrim; 6  Paul Mulligan, Eurocycles; Niall McAree, 1st unplaced Emyvale rider winning the Oliver Treacy Cup.

          The finish to A3 race                           The U14 1 2 3                           Jennifer O’Reilly finish.

       Emyvale Rider cheered on                    Extra water from Hubby                      Ladies on the Road.

Prizegiving HERE