Ards Cycling Club

Last year we reviewed two books about Italian campionissimo Fausto Coppi. I have to confess to being a bit of a Coppiani, ever since seeing a picture of Coppi (“perfection on two wheels”) in action. Most articles about Coppi also talk about his great rival Gino Bartali. Many dismiss him as “Gino the Pious” or “Ginettaccio” (Gino the terrible) due… Read more »

Thanks to everyone for their interest in the See Sense Tour of Ards. We’ve been overwhelmed by the number of entries, and cannot now accept any more. The final 80 accepted riders, plus 10 reserves, are listed on our Facebook site here. Check Facebook or this site for any further updates prior to the race.

The club race calendar for 2015 has now been published – check it out here or follow the “Club Races” link at the top of this page. Club races are a great way to get started in bike racing, while also allowing our more experienced riders to fine tune their speed and bike handling skills. We’ve updated some of the… Read more »