Ladies Section
Ladies Boot Inn League Final Race Wed Sept 3rd
Hi all, Swords CC have been asked to help out with the final leg of the Boot Inn Ladies League on Wed Sept 3rd. We need approx 4 marshalls and a timekeeper. Last year this race was a great success, thanks to all that helped out. Some lads on bikes to help out the groups and give some advice would be great. All ladies with a bike and a helmet welcome!
Please let me know if you can make it.
Bernie 087 6172828
Ladies Team for Ras na mBan
Swords CC are entering a team of 6 riders for this years Ras na mBan to be held in Sneem, Co Kerry.
The team are as follows:
Coleen Foley,
Louise Harliwich,
Norah Daly
Bernie Mc Nally
Eleanor Forrest
Louise Fullerton
Team manager Tony Brennan
Team mechanic Alister Cole
RÁS na mBAN
Rás na mBan has become a very popular and well respected women-only International Road Race in Ireland. Already Riders from Germany, Holland and the UK have confirmed their 2008 participation.
The combination of county riders and overseas competitors ensures great racing, with the Irish riders raising their game, in a bid to score highly in the top county rider ranking. There are prizes on offer for the top 5 county riders over the line.
- Stage 1 (Fri 12/09/08) - Road Race, 60km
- Stage 2 (Sat 1309/08) - Time Trial, 5km
- Stage 3 (Sat 13/09/08) - Road Race, 80km
- Stage 4 (Sun 14/09/08) - Road Race, 90km
We would like to encourage Clubs throughout Ireland to enter riders in teams as they are guaranteed to enjoy the weekend, regardless of their level
Sat 14th June - Well done to Coleen who outsprinted most of the ladies on Saturday on her way to 6th place overall in the C race at Ashford. The ladies had a great race and stayed away from the lads.
<Link to Boot Inn finish from Aug 2007 featuring Coleen & Louise>
7 Ladies rode the Swords League last Wed at Corduff
Emma Quirke,
..................... and that was with both Louise & Evelyn stewarding!!!!
Track day 19th.
A strong squad of women attended the training day.Those from the Swords club were Norah, Coleen and myself which was a good representation from Swords women. Fellow club member, Hugh Byrne led the accrediatation and did a great job at showing the women the safety issues of the track!! (Yeah for Hugh!!) Totally new for Coleen & Norah who was slightly surprised at the lack of brakes but both took to it really well and after a while it was hard to tell the difference between those who were new to it and those who had done it before. Hard to spot the track virgins and Hugh told them that they we the best group he had ever had at the track - you wish (ha ha). Paddy Doran then went on to lead the group with some training tips and then a practical session. I personally enjoyed myself and I hope for another training session in the not too distant future! Great job to Valerie, Heather and Orla for organising the day!!
Race in Ring of Commons: Great night weather wise with a class turnout! Not sure what to say! only that I could of beat Julie only for some guy to stop in front of me! Damn.
Louise H.
Ladies Boot Inn League <Report on Round 1>
Round 2 - May 14th Boot Inn
Hi Ladies,
The Boot Inn League is starting next Wednesday, 30th April. It’s a fantastic introduction to racing and ladies-only, so don’t miss the first race!!
The 1st race will be a coached race, i.e. all of you who are new to racing will have the opportunity to get good advice from experienced coaches while riding, getting to know basic racing tactics and strategies.
The Boot Inn League has been going for many years now. Races are held on a flat circuit near Dublin airport on Wednesday evenings (about twice a month). The field is anything from 15 to 35 girls strong, and races are handicapped. Whether you are a complete newcomer or experienced, this league will suit you.
Directions: FROM THE M50. Take the exit for the airport. Turn right at the Main Airport Roundabout in the direction of Swords. Turn left at the roundabout (just past the coachman’s inn). Follow the road until you come to another small roundabout, taking the first exit. Turn left after about 100 yards. The Boot Inn is about half a mile down this road, on the left hand side.
Hope to see you all there!
Call Alex Dobbs at 085 7399603 or visit www.womenscycling.ie for more information.
Boot Inn League Races 2008
Sign-on 6.30pm, €5
Date Event Location Time Distance
30 April Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles <Report>
14 May Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
28 May Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
18 June Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
2 July Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
16 July Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
30 July Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
13 Aug Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
27 Aug Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
03 Sep Boot Inn Dublin Airport 7pm 20 miles
Archived Reports & Photos
<Swords Ladies at 2006 Ras na mBan>
<Photos from 2006 Ras na Mban Hill Climb>
<Jan 2007: Newport with the Paralympic Team>
<Report on 2007 Ras na Mban>
<Photos from 2007 Final Boot Inn Race>
Links
www.womenscycling.ie (Home of Irish Ladies cycling)
www.nicolecooke.com (World no 1)
www.dervalorourke.com (Irelands top female athelete)
bravenet.com