Today saw a new chapter in the history of the Tour of Ards, sponsored this year by Simon Brien Residential. With the classic big loop route no longer feasible without police outrider support, we changed to a quieter, lap based race. The previous 80 rider field is also not permitted without police support, but splitting the event into two smaller… Read more »
We’ve been spoiled by the good weather recently, but it turned cooler for last night’s season opening club race, with a few drops of rain thrown in for good measure. That didn’t deter Marc Allen who stormed over the rolling 5 mile course to win in 12:20, pipping Stuart Millar (Ards CC) by 3 seconds). Marc also took the win… Read more »
We’re delighted that the Tour of Ards is back after a two year gap. We’ve got two races – the main Tour of Ards race for A+, A1 and A2 riders for the Tommy Brown Memorial Trophy, and a support race for A3/Ladies/Juniors. Both races will be based on a circuit near Cardy in the Ards Peninsula. Simon Brien Residential are sponsoring… Read more »