Category: Sportive

Over the Quoile

Thank you to La Lantern Rouge CC for a very enjoyable sportive this morning. The ‘Over the Quoile’ sportive was not only well organised with good food, excellent marshalls and medical presence, but the guys were very welcoming and hospitible.

A big well done to all Crossgar Cycling Club members who supported our neighbouring club. A special mention to Philip, Shaunagh and Nicola on their first ever sportive, and their longest run to date. Fantastic to see everyone out enjoying the dry weather ☀ … And headwinds 🌬️🌬️

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Great to see Crossgar Cycling Club have female representation at a sportive. #girlpower

Well done everyone 🚴🚴‍♀️

 

Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive

On Saturday 8th September 8 members of the club made the long journey to Ballycastle to tackle the Giant’s Causeway sportive.  There were over 1,100 cyclists tackling the 3 available routes.

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Opting for the 85 mile route was probably a good idea given that the finish was up the famous Torr Head climb. After a wet and miserable start at 8:30 we soon got warmed up on the long drags up and around the glens. The organisation, marshals and food stops were all excellent.

 

 

A quick stop at the 60 mile mark in Cushendun gave us time to refuel and discuss tactics for the monster of a climb ahead. 41564819_2412120428804307_7748517560609406976_o

Thankfully the roads had dried up by this time and we had a bit of a tail wind on the climbs. It was still an epic climb and well worth the effort.

 

Congratulations to all who took part. We started and finished as a club and rode strongly throughout. Many thanks to the organisers.

 

Air Ambulance Sportive

A good number of club members recently took part in the Air Ambulance Sportive hosted by Causeway Cycling Club on Sunday 13th May. The day started at 5 am for most of us, with a two hour drive to Portstewart.  Some of us had already done this sportive last year on a good sunny day, however the weather was better this year.  From the start it was hot, dry and sunny which set us up for a great day ahead.

One group of 5 completed the 80 mile route, while the second group of  3 completed the 40 mile route.  On the 80 mile route, there was three great food stops and a ice-cream van stop at the top of Torr Head.

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Definitely one for the calendar again next year!

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Just some of the Photos, check out the gallery page for the full collection.

 

 

TOG 150k

Crossgar CC members tackle Tour of the Glens 2018

Some photo’s from the recent Tour of the Glens 150k sportive hosted by Castlereagh Cycling Club on Sunday 6th May. The early start and long drive to Cushendall was well worth the effort. The weather was fantastic and the route boasting almost 6,000 ft of climbing was truly epic.

We were well looked after by the host club who provided a great spread at half way and at the finish. Everyone was also treated to a medal, water bottle, gels and a £10 voucher for McConvey Cycles.

Definitely one for the calendar again next year!