Sliabh Luachra and Fermoy confirmed to host National Cycling championships
Sliabh Luachra and Fermoy clubs are hosting the prestigious event on Saturday/Sunday, August 16/17.
This year's championships are sure to be bigger than ever with the time trial and road race courses set to bring riders to Knocknagree and the criterium event is scheduled for Fermoy.
'We are excited to be hosting the youth nationals in conjunction with Fermoy Cycling Club. The hosting will attract significant numbers and the event will be a boost for the entire region', said Sliabh Luachra CC spokesperson Tim Murphy.
'There is exciting talent surfacing all over the country, all the indications that a memorable weekend of action is predicted in mid-August'.
Potential participants sampled the Knocknagree roads for action on a club staging, Sliabh Luachra CC acknowledged three deceased former members with commemorative perpetual cups saluting great men Paud O' Leary, Gary O' Leary and Andy Davis.
A great day's racing took place in favourable weather and Sliabh Luachra Cycling club applauded the local communities of Cullen and Knocknagree for their support and patience during the course of the day.
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