Some pictures of the 2011 Carrick Wheelers Cup courtesy of John Troy and Joe Cashin. For more pictures check out: http://www.irishcyclingphotos.com/cycling-photos/1294.

The pre-race favourites were distanced by Dungarvan rider Mark Power as he soloed to victory in the CyclingIreland Classic – The Carrick Wheelers Cup.  Carrick-on-Suir on St. Patrick’s Day was again the venue for hundreds of cyclists and cycling fans as Carrick Wheelers promoted their 57th edition of the race which was again sponsored by Thompson Funeral Homes Waterford. Riders…

Carrick Wheelers will again be promoting their annual St. Patrick’s Day race, The Carrick Wheelers Cup.  The race will be held on its usual circuit of Carrick – Glenbower – Kilheffernan – Kilsheelan – Carrick, starting and finishing on the top of St. John’s Hill on the outskirts of the town.  Sign on for the event will take place in…

The popularity of cycling in the south east just seems to grow and grow.  Many speak of the great days of the eighties and nineties when cycling in Ireland made front page news and Kelly and Roche were household names, but as we settle into 2011 it clear to all avid sporting fans that there more and more people to…

  *****************Last year’s winner Sean Lacey of The Edge Racing Team. 1955 Johnny Curran Thurles ACC 1956 Teddy Power Carrick Wheelers 1957 Michael Bowe Carrick Wheelers 1958 Sean Walsh Carrick Wheelers 1959 Tom Kiely Clonmel ACC 1960 Pat Cleary Clonmel Shamrocks 1961 John Curry Carrick Wheelers 1962 John Clarke Clonmel ACC 1963 Patsy Wall Carrick Wheelers 1964 Paddy Flanagan Nurney…

IRELAND’S TOUGHEST SPORTIVE FOR 2011 Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club has announced that it is promoting a major new event for the Irish cycling season 2011 on Sunday June 5th, to be known as the “Carrick Wheelers Challenge Sportive”, and what a challenge it is going to be!! We believe that it is going to one of the toughest cycling events…

Twenty year old cyclist Sam Bennett opens a new chapter in his sporting career this weekend when he lines up in his first race as a professional. The six day Tour of Qatar stage race will see him take on the undisputed fastest man in the world Mark Cavendish, world time trial champion Fabien Cancellara and Olympic gold medallist Bradley…

Tipperary Rás Team…early 1990s!

It’s that time of year again. Paul has to renew our licences online. All riders are asked to contact him on 086 8718433. Every year, people have to take out one day licences come Lacey Cup time as the Cycling Ireland office becomes snowed under by last minute applications. We have been warned…

A cloud of sadness descended on the club today when the shock news of the death of Pat Nugent swept around the town. Pat’s involvement in cycling began in the 1970’s, and he joined our club in 1981. His love of driving (fast) saw him transporting riders all over Ireland and beyond for over 20 years. His Ford Capri and Ford Escort…

New Carrick Wheelers Jersey 2011 Click the link above to see the new Carrick Wheelers Jersey for 2011.

   Bobby Power wins Stage 2 of Rás Carraig na Siuire 1978. 1st Bobby Power 2nd Patsy Crowley 3rd Seamus Kennedy 4th John Walsh 5th Noel Clake 6th Paddy Flanagan Billy Kennedy can also be seen in the background.

Carrick Wheelers would like to publicly thank Dan Morrissey Ireland Ltd. for their nine year sponsorship association with our club, which ended on the 31st December 2010.  The partnership has enjoyed great success during their time together in terms of results, race promotions and through the general promotion of cycling in the South East of the country.     During…

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