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For info re Track Racing 
Hugh Byrne
01-8217855 (h)
086-3488708

Swords CC Track riders
Colm Sevatopulo
James Whelan
Hugh Byrne
Louise Harwich
Coleen Foley
Norah Daly
Bernie McNally
Adam Lawler

Track Cycling Page

<Track Events Explained by Chris Hoy>

<Report from National Vets Track Omnium>

Track Calendar -Dates for your Diary

Cycleways Track League - Presentation -
Wed 3rd September
This wed we will try to get one last gasp out of the Sundrive Track
Bike Hire 1800- 1830 with racing shortly thereafter
Note - earlier time

IVCA Track C/ships 20th Sep 2008 @ 10:30 AM
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals. Separate events will include a Sprint, 500m Time Trial , 2km Pursuit & Scratch Race and events will be split by age categories, the number of which will be based of entries. Accreditation and a License are essential for participation

Interprovincial Track League Sunday 21st Sept 2008 U12/U14/U16 Rescheduled for Sunday 21st September as the previous meet was rained off. 1130am
Accreditation and a License are essential for participation

Duane Delaney Memorial Sunday 28th Sept 2008 A track omnium hosted by Ravens CRT for all seniors accredited riders A/B/C/J/V/L/U16 1030am
Details & exact format to follow

Leinster U/age Track C/ship Saturday 4th Oct 2008
Sundrive Road, Sat 4th October for U12/U14/U16 for all accredited U/age track riders. 1030am
Sponsored by Neenan Travel
Accreditation and a License are essential for participation

14/06/08 - Colm Sevatopulo 4th, beaten 2-1 in ride off for bronze in the Sprint at the National Track Championships at Eamonn Ceannt Stadium, Sundrive Road

14/06/08 - Adam takes bronze in both 500m TT and the Sprint!!! and top 6 in the scratch race. <Report>


<More Photos>


12/06/08 Adam heads North this w/end to compete at U16 in the National Youth Track c/ships to be be held at the Orangefield Track in Belfast

18/05/08 Your club was ably represented by one of our younger and newer members Adam Lawler (U16) at todays accreditation session at Sundrive. He took to it well and we expect him back!! (Hugh)

25/05/08 Adam was back this week training at the track and is showing good promise. This week also saw the return of Swords CC's finest track rider, Colm Sevastopulo. We would love to have a group over from Swords on a Saturday to learn how to ride the track. If anyone is interested, give me a shout (Hugh)

European Masters Track Championship
Manchester
July 28th to August 2nd
 
Please Note Closing Date for receipt of Entries is Monday 30th June 2008 - thereafter an additional fee of £30 and no guarantee of entry applied.
 
http://www.cyclingmasters.com

Cycleways Track League kicks off <Report>

Congrats to Coleen Foley and Norah Daly who had their first outing today Sat 26th April on fixed wheel track bikes at Sundrive and now join Louise Harlwich & Bernie McNally as accredited track riders
<Link to related article>

INFORMATION ON TRACK RACING

Sundrive Track League
Our Track League runs every Wednesday evening from 7th May and this is open to accredited track riders only. Sign on & bike hire/set up from 1830 but racing starts at 7pm. No accreditations on Wednesdays and Full Racing or Restricted Competition (Track) Licence is required for racing,
 
Accreditations Saturday only
(except when events on -see list below).
Riders are welcome who wish to try their hand at track racing. This session (incl bike hire) is free but you must hold at least a Cycling Ireland Club Licence. One day licences will be available on the day. Full instruction will be given by qualified coaches on how to ride a fixed wheel bike safely on the Sundrive Track. Following instruction and a series of drills and exercises, riders will obtain accreditation for racing - these drills are not too taxing physically, but concentrate more on how to do things correctly as is essential when riding a track where everyone is on a fixed wheel (without brakes). We will also run an accreditation session on Saturday 17th May date accreditation will be done by appointment only. Only accredited riders can participate in the Cycleways Track League and there will be no accreditation on Wednesdays. Ongoing training will also be held every Saturday morning from 10.30am also on Mondays from 7pm
 
No loose clothing should be worn - shorts or cycling gear are preferable, runners or Look shoes should be worn and helmets are essential. Hire bikes will be available for fee (free for accredtitations) and are fitted with the old type Look pedals so if this type doesn't suit bring your own pedals and our mechanic will fit them to the hire bike. Please note that cleats must be in good condition (nearly new) as pulling your foot out can have more serious consequences on a fixed wheel than would normally on a road bike. A Cycling Ireland Club Licence is the minimum requirement for tryout sessions, but a Full Racing, or Full Track Licence is required to race in the League. One Day Licences will be available for those who wish to race or for those who are not members of Cycling Ireland. IVCA Racing Licences are also acceptable.
 
Please note that training/accreditation starts sharply at 11 and you must be ready to roll at that time, so please come at 10.30 to sign on and get set up on your track bike. A minimum of two coaches asre assigned for each session and they will be fully occupied once the session starts. Also if using your own pedals, it would be asdvisable to take them off in advance to avoid wasted time on the morning.
 
Information including the Track Rota / Track Calendar and news regarding any upcoming events will be posted on www.cyclingireland.ie Track section and on our website www.trackcycling.ie.
 
Resurfacing
The resurfacing will definitely happen this year as the money has been allocated, contracts signed etc and our Chairman, Liam Walker has been at 10 meetings since Christmas regarding the issue as some final issues are being ironed out before the work can commence. All we can say for now is that it won't happen in May!
 
Structured Quality Training
Once we get things up and running we will be organising SQTs to improve peoples skills in the various aspects of Track Racing so we wont be running accreditations every week. As each year goes by we have introduced an ever increasing number of riders to track racing and this year want to help develop them to the next level. Details of our plans will be e-mailed to all and will appear on the forementioned websites.

For further information, please contact
Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086-3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com

We look for to seeing you at the Track!

Remaining IRISH TRACK EVENTS 2008

TRAINING /ACCREDITATION & LEAGUES

ORANGEFIELD TRACK RACING
Every Tuesday from 6th May 2008 at the Orangefield Track, off the Castlereagh Road, Belfast, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories.
Contact Brian Nugent, Tel: 0044 7881872001,
E-mail: brnugent@yahoo.co.uk

CYCLEWAYS TRACK LEAGUE 2007
Every Wednesday evening from 7th May 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories, Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com

SUNDRIVE TRACK TRAINING
Every Saturday morning from 10th May 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin from 11am for accreditation, training and informal racing.
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie

MEETS & EVENTS

INTERPROVINCIAL YOUTH TRACK LEAGUE
Saturday 16th August 2008 Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am 
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839,

VETS NATIONAL OMNIUM TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 30th August 2008 Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals. The Omnium will include a Sprint, 500m Time Trial , 2km Pursuit & Scratch Race.
Accreditation and a License are essential for participation.
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708,
E-mail:trackcyclingireland@gmail.com

IRISH VETERANS CYCLIST ASSOCIATION C/SHIP 
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals. Separate events will include a Sprint, 500m Time Trial , 3km Pursuit & Scratch Race and events will be split by age categories, the number of which will be based on the number of entries
Accreditation and a License are essential for participation. 
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com.

Links
www.trackcycling.ie (Irish Track Website)
www.cyclingrevolution.com (Elite track series in Manchester)www.britishcycling.org.uk (Track section)
www.trackcycling.co.uk (New website launching 26th March)
www.manchestervelodrome.com (Velodrome website)
www.worldtrackcycling.com (Website for 2008 World C/ships)
www.cyclingmasters.com (Website for Euro Masters track C/ship)
Track events info & videos by BBC (Intro by Chris Hoy)


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