Ards Cycling Club

Over 100 riders signed up for today’s Tour of Strangford, with a choice of an 80 mile route around Strangford Lough or a 50 mile route around the Ards Peninsula. Conditions were good, although a rising north westerly wind in the afternoon made it a tough finish. Many thanks to all the organisers, including sign-on, catering at the start, lunch… Read more »

There was a good turnout this evening for the final club race of the season – the Bradshaw’s Brae hill climb. And with prolific hill climber Stuart Millar deciding not to start, the race looked wide open. Late entries Andrew Hedley (AHC Racing) and Edward Kearney (Phoenix CC) both looked fast, and when the dust settled the time keepers declared… Read more »

Entry for our annual Tour of Strangford Sportive is now open – Tour of Strangford 2024 – Buy Tickets (eventmaster.ie). There are the usual 50 and 80 mile routes, with a lunch stop in Portaferry, and we’re raising money for the Air Ambulance of Northern Ireland. There’s a brief report from last year’s event here.