VEE CHALLENGE 2010

VEE CHALLENGE 2010

The Vee Challenge was ran off in brillant sunshine with a field of close to one hundred riders putting their signature to the sign on sheet,evenly split betwwen the 90km and 130km routes.

Leaving Youghal at 10.00am with a neturalised section through the town the large field was broken up on the tough climb past Lombards before the welcome descent to Tallow.

With the 90km route turning before the summit of the Vee,the 130km continued to Clogheen before climbing the tough ascent of sheeps pass before heading for the well earned food stop at the Cats bar.

After basking in the glourious sunshine and suitably refuelled the groups faced a stiff headwind for the road home to Youghal and the busy front strand full of daytrippers enjoying the beach.

Well done to everyone who participated and we hope you enjoyed the Vee Challenge and Vee ascent 2010.

Irish guide dogs for the Blind are the beneficiaries of monies raised so every pedal stroke in the August heat contributed to a great cause.Thank-you

Looking forward to an even better event next year and your return to the "Coast to the Mountains" day out.

Any feedback that you may have,both good and bad is welcome by the organisers so we can continue to enhance our club tour.mailto:youghalcyclingclub@gmail.com

For the record the front group in the 130km route covered the course with an average speed of 30.7kph.

The club would like to give special thanks to all the people who helped to organize and run the event on the day and in particular to the following parties:

• • The Village Greengrocer, Castlemartyr for all the sponsored food and water.

  • Aura Leisure Centre, Youghal for the use of their facilities.

  • The Cats Bar, Mellary, Cappoquin for the Tea, Coffee and the use of their facilities.

  • Cara Ambulance Services for the sponsorship of the Medical / Emergency Services.

  • Galvins Costcuters, Youghal for the sponsored water.

  • EAST CORK JOURNAL FOR SPONSORING HIGH VISIBILTY JACKETS

  • The Club Members Wife’s and Partner’s for all the sandwiches

  • The Irish Guide Dogs for the blind ( Youghal Branch ) for the sponsored water and sandwiches.

  • An Garda Siochana for their roll out through town

  • All Marshalls and Support Vehicles.

THANK YOU

YOUGHAL CYCLING CLUB.

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