Titanic TT

Peter McGuckin and Gary Hazlett officiated on a dark, but thankfully rain free night, marshalling a dozen dazzling riders speeding their way around the Harbour Estate TT.

There was a warm welcome for new riders Paul McAllister and Michelle McCoy, with Paul taking the honours from Peter Morrison at the end to take first place. Conor Preshaw, (not McGandy) completed the podium. Even the late arriving Peter Kelly managed to complete the race ahead of those who stayed at home fearing a downpour!

Paul McAllister - 30:56
Peter Morrison - 31:23
Conor Preshaw - 34:20
John Magill - 34:45
Ronnie Smart - 35:16
Steve Begley - 36:41
Mark Gormley - 37:18
Desi McHenry - 37:22
Emma Kerr - 38:35
Peter Kelly - 38:51
Michelle McCoy - 40:10
Ryan Campbell - 40:46

All riders confirmed their entry to the head to head competition - the first night of racing is 14th May with the draw taking place at next week’s race at Killinchy.

Ronnie has volunteered to marshal next week, we need another to help out, so please let Gary know if you can do this.

Killynure TT

A bumper turnout tonight with 13 racers taking the start line and a very warm welcome to Ryan Campbell, making his first TT. A welcome return too for Leeann, Frank and Geraldine all making their first race of the year.

Honours tonight went to Vaughan, with Conor and Ronnie pushing him hard.

Vaughan. - 19:52
Conor P. - 21:48
Ronnie - 22:46
Mark - 23:20
Frank - 23:41
Geraldine. - 24:01
Peter - 24:22
Desi - 25:28
Ryan - 25:35
Brian - 25:47
Paul - 25:48
Gary - 28:53
Leeann - 32:33
Thanks to Peter Kelly, Peter Morrison and Mark Hanna for marshalling.

Next week sees the first of the Titanic TTs. Any riders who haven’t completed this one before should come along next week to get a registered time ahead of the head to head competition.

Anahilt TT

The first night out at Anahilt thankfully saw the strong winds of the past few days die down... a little! the rain also held off to make it a decent night for those who turned out.

Peter Morrison took the honours with Ronnie and Conor P completing the podium.

It’s hard to say which rider should hang their head in shame after tonight’s race... Mark G, who having competed here last year, missed the turn or Aidan “I live around the corner” McM who also took the detour into Ballynahinch - extra training miles though lads, right?

Peter M - 21:39
Ronnie Smart - 23:30
Conor P - 24:21
Peter McG - 25:33
Gary H - 29:11
Mark G - 33:07
Aidan McM - 35:12

Thanks to Emma, Desi, Frank and Geraldine for safety and timekeeping duties.

Next week is back to Killynire - Peter Morrison and Peter Kelly have volunteered to marshal.

Killinchy TT

The 9th of April brought an evening that was near perfect for cycling, clear skies, lightish wind, great visibility... just a pity about those hills and other racers pushing us all to exhaustion!

Great to see new faces appearing again this week, with Brian even risking the start of the big match to attend. Conor, Peter Morrison, Vaughan, Desi and Ronnie made their first appearances of the season as well. Welcome John and Ryan to the legends hall of pain!

Vaughan continued where he left off last season posting the fastest time, with Peter M (“I haven’t been on the bike much”) and Conor McG pushing him hard. Special mention to Ryan who rode more than most by heading to the turnaround to begin the race and just about making the start line in Ballygowan!

Runners and Riders
Vaughan - 21:10
Peter M - 21:38
Conor McG - 22:00
Ronnie - 24:34
Peter K - 24:41
John M - 25:38
Desi - 25:50
Peter McG - 26:08
Brian R - 26:40
Ryan W - 26:48
Emma K - 26:52

Thanks to Gary and Mark for timekeeping.

Next week is Annahilt with Desi and Emma officiating.

Season Opener - Killynure TT

The first night of the TTs brought a few welcome new faces and returning legends from yesteryear turn out at a blustery Killynure track, with all riders able to beat the rain and hailstones.

Plaudits for the racing goes to all who raced, but especilally for Paddy, who had dressed for a Majorca training session instead of a chilly KIllynure! Paddy was also involved in the night’s controversy as well, having been penalised by timekeeper Desi for jumping the gun at the start line - This cost Mr Dewar an outright 2nd place - Peter Kelly wasn’t complaining as he now has a joint 2nd to his name! I think there may be some rivalry between these two over the summer!

Newcomer Matt took the honours of the night. Fellow newcomers, Peter, Aidan and Paul Aldo “enjoyed” their first Killynure run. Mechanical of the night went to Mark Gormley whose bike wasn’t quite running as it should and he took the sensible decision to withdraw.

Matt Brown - 21:50
Paddy Dewar - 23:49 * penalised for jumping the start!
Peter Kelly - 23:49
Aidan McManus - 24:15
Peter McGuckin - 24:59
Brian Ross - 26:11
Emma Kerr - 26:24
Paul Kelly - 26:28

Thanks to Gary, Desi, Conor P and Conor Mc for timekeeping and marshalling. Killinchy next week