October 15

Manx Road Club AGM

The Manx Road Club AGM is this Tuesday October 16 at the Horse and Plough Pub, next to Oxleys car showrooms, new and current members are welcome as are children until 9.00pm. Chip butties will be provided by the club and our new club kit will be available to purchase

October 12

Manx Media!

There has been phenomenal coverage of Manx cyclists recently in magazines such as Cycling Weekly and Pro Cycling. Jonny Bellis and Mark Cavendish feature in this weeks edition of CW, only one week ago the 'Manx Talent Team' were featured in an excellent double page spread with some excellent shots of the TT course, turn over a few pages and there was a double page report on Bellis's bronze medal ride in the World Road Championships, and if that wasn't enough, a week before that there was 'a minute with' Peter Kennaugh interview on the inside back page. Pro Cycling, pictured left, featured a fasion show with new British stars Cav plus Ben Swift and Geriant Thomas.

Stuart Slack Parish Ride

The Stuart Slack Parishes Ride takes place this Sunday, there will be two groups departing from the NSC gates. First group away departs at 8.30 am for slower riders with a 9am start for the faster riders. There will be a 'pit stop' at St Johns AFC clubhouse.

New ODP Recruits

Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall have been selected for the Olympic Development Programme (ODP) both Jonny Bellis and Peter Kennaugh have come through the ODP. British Cycling's Olympic programmes explained here

Christian Pictured right and Whorrall join up with team mate Tim Kennaugh at this weekends Future Revolution at Newport Velodrome

Don't Forget to Light Up!

Please make sure you have lights fitted and working when out riding during the evening. Although it may well be bright and sunny when you set off it can soon become dark.

CA Dinner

Pinarello RT rider Malcolm Elliott is guest of honour for the forthcoming Cycling Association Dinner on Friday November 9 at the Claremont Hotel, Loch Promenade. To reserve tickets please send a cheque payable to 'Isle of Man Cycling Association' for £12 per ticket to Richard Fletcher, Thie Noa, Grove Mount, Ramsey. IM8 3HE

October 11

Isle of Man Team in Future Revolution

Such is the strength of Manx cycling at the moment, an Isle of Man team has been invited to compete in the all new Future Revolution meeting at Newport Velodrome this weekend. Manx Road Club riders Mark Christian, Chris Whorrall and Tim Kennaugh plus Kit Karzan (USA) will compete in Isle of Man colours for the two day event. Teams competing include England, Scotland, Wales and Holland. More

October 7

Cav's 11th Win

Mark Cavendish notched up his 11th win of the season on Stage three of the Franco-Belge, this comes after a crash on stage one and a narrow defeat on stage two to Belgian rival Gert Steegmans (Quickstep). Steegmans won the final stage on Sunday to win overall with Cav in second. The T-Mobile rider also finished second in the Points competition and won the Young Rider competition.

Results and pictures from Cycling News

More Excellent Performances at National Track Champs

Jonathan Bellis won two bronze medals (Points Race and Individual Pursuit) and a gold (Team Pursuit) at the National Track Championships at Manchester Velodrome last week. His Manx Road Club team mates Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian also performed well with Kennaugh winning a bronze in the Scratch. It was Christians first outing in an Elite Championship, his goal was to qualify for a final, this he did in both the Points race and Scratch Race. Reports, results and photos from British Cycling

Manx Road Club AGM & Social

The Manx Road Club are holding their AGM on Tuesday October 16 at the Horse and Plough. Chip baps will be available and all members old and new are welcome. The AGM commences at 7pm and children are welcome to attend untill 9pm. Any further information can be obtained from Kerry on 498975

Bobby and Essie Callister Hill Climb

Gianni Epifani (MVW) won the Bobby and Essie Memorial Hill climb on the tough Baltic climb in Kirk Michael on Sunday. Epifani recorded an impressive three minutes 59 seconds to finish comfortably ahead of second place Ellan Vannin's Mark Lawrence (4.24). One second further back in third was Stephen Hull (MVW). Another Wheeler Elliott Moore (4.35) took fifth and Ellan Vannin's Allan Thompson (5.05) was sixth

Bobbie and Essie used to provide excellent tea and cakes from their Kirk Michael home after cycling events in the area

September

September 29
Brilliant Bellis Bags Bronze!

Jonathan Bellis produced a truly superb ride to finish third in the U23 World Road Championship in Stuttgart Germany. Peter Velits of Slovakia timed his sprint to perfection to become Under 23 World Champion, despite fading in the final 50 metres of the sprint, silver went to Australian Wesley Sulzberger just ahead of a delighted Bellis. Velitis said on Eurosport "I'm very happy, my brother (Martin) helped me a lot. He gave me a lot of support." Jonny told British Cycling “I’m real pleased of course but it is hard to believe. All credit to Rod (Ellingworth), Shane (Sutton), Dave (Brailsford), Max (Sciandri) out in Italy and the other staff who have helped because if it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t be in a position to progress and achieve what I have achieved this year.”

How close was that? Bellis second from left takes bronze! photo British Cycling.

“I thought the course would suit me and it was just a wearing down process and it was about conserve and conserve and riding clever. That’s what I done and had that energy at the end to be able to do something. It’s all what I have learnt in the last year from Rod and Max. Earlier on in the year, I’d lose a lot of energy early on, was crunching the gears and not eating. Now I have learnt to conserve a bit and have it the end -Ian (Stannard) did a great job. He knew he wasn’t feeling great and able to do something at the end and there were a few good riders up the road and he did all he could to get them back so all credit to him and Swifty (Ben Swift).” Full results from cyclingnews.com...Well done from everyone on the Rock !!

Bonus Ball

Big Dave won Saturday's Bonus Ball

September 28

Cav and Bellis Set for Worlds

Mark Cavendish and Jonny Bellis compete in the World Road Championships in Germany this weekend. Jonny competes on Saturday in the U23 men's race. Norway's Edvald Boasson Hagen is the bookies favourite, but will have to fend off Russian riders such as Nikolai Trusov and Mikhail Ignatiev. Tour de l'Avenir champion Bauke Mollema will be supported from the strong Dutch team that includes double U23 World Champion (Cyclo Cross and Time Trial) Lars Boom. Jonny's Great Britain team mates include Ben Swift and Ian Stannard

On Sunday Cav takes on the Italians who are strong contenders for the men's road race. Paolo Bettini will defend his rainbow jersey. Other Italians to watch include Filippo Pozzato, Alessandro Ballan, Danilo Di Luca and Davide Rebellin plus Spanish riders Alejandro Valverde, Carlos Barredo and Samuel Sánchez, Belgium's Philippe Gilbert, and Schleck brothers from Luxumburg. One to watch however will be Stefan Schumacher who lives nearby and has good one day credentials having already won the Amstel Gold

September 23

Kennaugh Wins Der Keizer

Peter Kennaugh won the Keizer Der Junior race in Belgium on Sunday afternoon. The Service Tech Sport Aid recipient finished second in Saturday's opening 99km road stage, the following morning Kennaugh was second again in the 6km time trial, this put him in the yellow jersey going into the final stage of the UCI event. The Great Britain team worked hard throughout the 95km to ensure Kennaugh held on to his slender five second lead. During the final kilometers the attacks came thick and fast but Kennaugh held on to finish seventh on stage but take the overall victory. It was a good weekend for the British riders with British Time Trial champion Erick Rowsell who was riding for the South East team finished second and European Road Race bronze medalist Ole Haavardsholm (Norway) was third. Great Britain's Mark McNally finished an impressive fifth. results

September 22

Kennaugh Second in Belgium

Peter Kennaugh finished second in the 95km opening stage of the Keizer der Juniors stage race in Belgium on Saturday. The race continues on Sunday morning with a 6km individual time trial followed by a tough 95km road stage in the afternoon results

Bonus Ball

Stephen Cregeen was the lucky winner of Saturday's Bonus Ball

September 21

Stars for Track Nationals

140 riders converge on Manchester Velodrome for the National track Championships (October 2-6). Local interest comes from Jonathan Bellis, Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian who compete in the endurance events. Such is the high standard of British Cyclists that there could be up to 16 current and former World or European champions in the 24 rider Scratch final! The Manx trio are entered in the Scratch Race, Points Race and Individual Pursuit, Bellis fresh from his brilliant ride in the Tour of Britain teams up with his 100% ME squad for the Team Pursuit where they start as clear favorites. Link

September 20

Isle of Man Youth Tour

The 2008 Isle of Man Youth Tour takes place from Friday May 2 to Sunday May 4. The event is open to Junior, Youth A, B and C category riders only. The Junior category event will incorporate a round of the National Junior Series. The Youth Tour website will be up and running shortly. Enquiries can be directed to youthtour2008@manx.net

September 17

Forthcoming Events

The Rob Rohrer Memorial 25 mile time trial takes place on Sunday September 30. Entries in advance to Ian Brand, 19 Close Quane, Peel by Tuesday September 25. The Essie and Bobby Collister hill climb takes place on Sunday October 7 and the Stuart Slack Memorial Parish ride is on Sunday October 14

Bonus Ball

Russell Moore was the winner of Saturday's Bonus Ball

September 15

Final Stage goes to Manning

Great Britain's Paul Manning won the final stage of the Tour of Britain today from Dumfries to Glasgow. Mark Cavendish led the bunch home in seventh whilst Jonny Bellis was 16th. Overall result was very tight, infact the top two riders finished on the same time, but the win went to French rider Romain Feillu (Agritubel) from former leader Adrian Palomares (Fuerteventura-Canarias) Bellis finished 35th and Cavendish 36th overall, also on the same time! The Points competition went to Cav as did the Sprints competition, Barloworlds Ben Swift, who was part of the winning GB European U23 Team Pursuit Team with Bellis and Peter Kennaugh, won the Mountains competition, with Cav finishing fifth Results Report from British Cycling

The Tour of Britain will be screened on BBC2 and Eurosport on Sunday, check your viewing planner for details

September 14

Cav Second

Mark Cavendish finished second on the penultimate stage of the Tour of Britain. The Liverpool to Kendal stage was won by Russian rider Alexander Serov (Tinkov Credit Systems) Jonathan Bellis also had another gutsy ride to finish 10th. Amazingly both Cav and Jonny are equal on time overall, 11.18 behind leader Adrian Polomares. Results

September 13

Bellis Seventh

Jonathan Bellis (Great Britain) finished an excellent seventh on the Rotherham to Bradford stage of the Tour of Britain today, Mark Cavendish (T-Mobile) crossed the line in 24th place. The stage winner was Spaniard Adrian Polomares of the Fuerteventura-Canarias team. Overall Polomares now leads by one second from fellow countryman David Blanco Rodriguez (Duja Tavira) Bellis (pictured right) is now 39th and Cavendish 42nd. Results

September 12

Stage 3 - Cavendish and Bellis in Top 10!

Mark Cavendish (T-Mobile) and Jonny Bellis (Great Britain) finished ninth and 10th on stage three of the Tour of Britain. The stage was won by Australia's Matt Goss (CSC) with Roger Hammond in third. Overall Trusov remains in yellow, Cavendish is currently in 38th and Bellis is 45th. Results

Pictured left: Cav sprinting to ninth with Jonny 10th, courtesy of British Cycling

September 11

Tour of Britain Splits in the Hills

Tinkov rider Nikolai Trusov took stage two today in Taunton after the peloton was split in two on the Exmoor hills. Some of the lead group crashed out in a spill 200 metres from the line whilst contesting the sprint. Both Mark Cavendish and Jonny Bellis finished in the second group some 10 minutes behind the leaders. Trusov now leads overall, Cavendish drops to?th and Bellis is 43rd Results

September 10

Cav Wins Again!

T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish notched up his second win in as many days in the Tour of Britain. The on-form Manxman has now notched up an amazing? wins this, his debut season! The stage from Reading to Southampton was mainly flat and was expected to end as a bunch sprint. Cav beat Belgian Steven Caethoven (Chocolates Jacques) and Argentinian fast man Juan Jose Haedo (CSC) into third. Cav now leads overall by 14 seconds, is the leader in the Points category, is second in the Sprint competition and third in the Mountains category. Jonathan Bellis (Great Britain) finished right up there in 15th today and moves up to 26th overall.

Results - T-Mobile On British Cycling there is a picture of Cav with Steve Joughin who is driving the press bus on the Tour of Britain

September 9

Cav Wins Tour of Britain Prologue

Mark Cavendish won the opening prologue stage of the Tour of Britain today, he beat Tinkoff Team riders Nikolai Trusov and Alexander Serov who were second and third. Full results here

End to End - Thwaites's Dominate

Mark Thwaites dominated today's End to End mountainbike classic. The Kinesis rider never looked troubled during the tough two and a half race. Ride of the day came from Mark's younger brother Scott (Crosstrax) who paced himself perfectly to claim the runner up spot, third place went to Jack Puller, also a Kinesis rider. Leading local was Paul Kneen with Alex Kinvig one place behind in fifth.. Results

Bonus Ball

Gavin Leggate won Saturday's Bonus Ball

September 7

Two Manx Riders in Tour of Britain

Mark Cavendish (T-Mobile) and Jonathan Bellis (Great Britain) are set to ride the Tour of Britain this Sunday. Britain’s biggest International road cycling event commences with a prologue time trial at Crystal Palace and finishes up in Glasgow on Saturday. Follow the results and action on the Tour of Britain site or on British Cycling

September 4

September 3

Strong Manx Contingent at Newport Nocturne

There was a large Manx contingent at Saturday evenings bi-annual Newport Nocturne. T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish, Pinarello's Peter Kennaugh and Warren Flynn (Obri Coaching) featured in the Elite event that concluded the evening and riders such as Steve Joughin, Mike Doyle and Ernie Lightfoot (a former Island resident) competed in the Past Masters race. Dennis Lightfoot a former pro rider from our shores, who now runs a bike shop in Perth, Australia, was also present to cheer on his father. Both 'Doyler' and 'Jockey' were active in the Past Masters race but had to settle for 17th and 19th respectfuly, whereas Ernie Lightfoot finished 23rd. The winner was 'Super Sid' Barras well known in his hey-day for his sprint, this time he broke clear to take a lone win. The Elite race, part of the National Elite Circuit series saw a similar style victory from a well known sprinter who broke clear. Pinarello's Malcolm Elliott rode half of the race out on his own to take a well deserved win, behind a group of five fought out a sprint for the minor placings with Tony Gibb (Plowman Cravern) taking second with Chris Newton (Re - cycling.co.uk) in third, New-Zealand rider Gordon McCauley (Plowman Cravern) fourth and Kennaugh in fifth, behind the chasers, Mark Cavendish tried to get away but the winner of eight Professional races this year was not being given any room. Warren Flynn rode well in such a top quality field but was eventually lapped and retired. Earlier Cav competed in the Beijing Challenge, where invited riders rode a timed flying lap.

It was topical that the three Manx Peter Buckley Series winners were also present at the same venue (Left to right Mike Doyle 1979, Peter Kennaugh 2007 and Steve Joughin 1977)

Report and results from British Cycling

Silver Medal in Time Trial Champs

Peter Kennaugh finished second in the National Junior Time Trail Championships based on an 18 mile loop around Holmes Chappel on Sunday. Kennaugh who only hours earlier competed in the Elite race at Newport finished just five seconds behind season long rival Erick Rowsell (Team Corridori) Greame Hatcher finished third in the Masters 'A' category. Pinarello's Tim Kennaugh, Gianni Eppifani (MVW) and James Smetton (MRC) also competed. Tim competed with the Juniors to finish 23rd the same position for James in the Senior race behind Saunier Duval's David Millar, whereas G rode well to finish 13th in the Master 'B' race behind winner Kevin Dawson (Pinarello RT)

Report and results from British Cycling

Nationals Titles Galore!

There were some excellent performances by Manx riders in the various National Championships over the past few weeks. British Cycling has photo's, reports and results on the following links. National Junior Road Race - National Track Championships

Mountain Bike Trail Open

The South Barrule marked trail is now open. The signposted trail is a 1KM demo trail and we need feedback for further development. There is a feed back form is on the trails section of the mtb club page or on the main page of www.visitisleofman.com (there are also eight suggested MTB trails on the site).

August

August 28

Another Brilliant Spell For Manx Cycling

August has proved to be another excellent month for cycling on the Island. Mark Cavendish has taken yet another win in a Pro Tour event and Peter Kennaugh took four national titles in a week.

August 14

Alexander Forbes Series - Final Standings

Warren Flynn was the overall winner of the Alexander Forbes Road Series, Peter Gage was top veteran in second place overall and third position went to Scott Flynn who was third overall. Leading Youth rider was Tim Kennaugh in sixth overall. The B series was won by Chris Nicholson from James Smetton in second and Caroline O'Neill was third and leading female. Results here

August 13

Manx Road Club Kit

Another supply of the much acclaimed Manx Road Club kit has arrived. We will bring it out to the 2 Up on Wednesday...just bring your dosh!

August 12

Alexander Forbes Series Concludes

Peter Kennaugh (Pinarello RT) won the final round of the Alexander Forbes road race series at Jurby on Sunday. Kennaugh was in the action from the word go in the 60 mile Tour of the North event promoted by the Ellan Vannin CC, having Peter O'Shea (Manx Viking Whs) for company early on, Kennaugh continued on his own for four of the 10 lap race gaining almost a minute at one point. On lap five the Service Tech Sport Aid recipient was reeled in just as Tom Black (Manx Road Club) went on the attack, but ths was soon nulified as were other attempts of freedom over the next lap. Kennaugh broke clear again and there seemed little interest in closing Kennaugh down by the bunch, something must have been said, however, as the bunch again closed the gap as quickly as it opened. On the final lap Kennaugh and series leader Warren Flynn (Obri Coaching) broke clear, they never gained more than 15 seconds but had enough in hand to stay clear at the chequered flag where Kennaugh took the win from Flynn with Scott Flynn (Obri Coaching) taking third. Robin Garry won the 'B' race from Robert Dooley and Elliot Moore. Caroline O'Neill was first female in sixth. Results here

Nico on Form at Omnium Finals

Chris Nicholson (TSP) finished an excellent fourth at the Omnium Series in Manchester on Sunday. Results from British Cycling

Tour of Pendle

Kiwi Gordon McCauley won Sunday's Premier Calendar event, The Tour of Pendle. Andy Roche finished 22nd. More from British Cycling

Anyone Loose Their Lid?

Tour of the North organiser Ian Brand has a helmet that was left behind after the event, it is a silver Giro with a distinguishing mark on the back but no name on it. Give Ian a call on 842891 if it is yours
Alex Forrest Family 2 Up

The Alex Forrest family 2 up takes place on the 10 mile Ballavarran course on Wednesday. The event starts on the Ballamoar straight at 6.45pm. Entries can be taken on the night but please be there in plenty of time. Afterwards the Manx Telecom 10 League, Alexander Forbes road series, the Bikestyle series and family 2 up awards will be presented in the Leyzare Parish Hall, Sulby

Bonus Ball

Allan Gage won Saturday's Bonus Ball!

August 9

Young Guns on Fire in Three Up

Team Isle of Man Juniors won the Three Up 25 mile time trial championships on Thursday evening. The 'A' team consisting of Mark Christian, Warren Flynn and Peter Kennaugh stormed around in 52minutes 31 seconds. The 'B' team of Tom Black, Scott Flynn and Colom O'Shea closcked 55.48 for second place with the Manx Road Club trio of Peter Gage, Trevor Kirkwood and Dave Taylor finishing third clocking 56.08.

Team Isle of Man ladies, Natalie Arrowsmith, Cayley Ennett and Caroline O'Neill impressed with 1hour 2 minutes 21 seconds. Team Isle of Man seniors lost Andrew Cook thus unable to register a time as three riders are required to finish, however Greame Hatcher and Andrew Roche continued and recorded an impressive 52.35 just three seconds behind the flying juniors. Results here

Tandem Pairing Take Final 10 Round

Andrew Cook and Ian Sharpe teamed up on their tandem to clock the fastest time in the final round of the Manx Telecom 10 League clocking 22.02. Gianni Epifani was first of the solo riders in 22.51. Results here

3 Up 25 Start Sheet

The start sheet can be viewed here

August 7

Warren on Form in Suir

Team Isle of Man rider Warren Flynn was on form in the Suir Valley 3 Day in Ireland over the weekend. Flynn finished an impressive fourth overall and picked up the best second category rider award. Pictures on Irish Cycling but full results are hard to find! Race site with top five placings here

Kirkby Track to Close

Track racing will come to an end at Kirkby when the Sports Centre closes its doors for the final time at the end of this month. The closure also brings to an end the Wednesday night Track League, which in it’s heyday was acknowledged as one of the most successful leagues in the country. Despite declining interest in recent years - due to the uncertainty over the future of the track and the lure of an indoor velodrome just up the motorway in Manchester - the Kirkby Track League has retained an enthusiastic band of riders, spectators and officials.

The 485 metre tarmac track, first opened more than 40 years ago, has hosted many major events attracting the top riders in the UK. Kirkby was also the place where World and Olympic Champion Chris Boardman learned his track skills under the watchful eye of renowned coach Eddie Soens. Although Kirkby will get a new sports centre it will not include any cycling facilities, despite a long campaign by local British Cycling officials.

The final Kirkby Track League meeting will take place on Wednesday 29th August, and is set to be a memorable occasion. All riders will receive free entry on the night and it is hoped to attract many former track league regulars for one last ride around the famous outdoor track.

The event will get underway at 7.15pm and will be followed by a gathering in the centre’s ‘Pyramid Suite’ where light refreshments will be available (this will go ahead even if the weather prevents racing taking place)..

August 6

Mazzone's Bikestyle

Tom Mazzone won last Thursday's round of the Bikestyle Series on the Bride circuit. Jonathan Cregeen finished second to clinch the overall series. Results here

Kennaugh Second - Nicholson Third in Kerry Youth Tour

Fifteen year olds Tim Kennaugh and Chris Nicholson, both riding for the North West Talent Team finished second and third overall after the final stage of the Kerry Youth Tour on Monday. After winning the opening two stages Kennaugh built up a 23 second lead, however on day three the Sport Aid recipient was attacked by the Belgian Cedric Demenceau who then gained an 11 second lead going into the final stage, Demenceau would increase his lead to 32 seconds despite Kennaugh's efforts on the final stage. Nicholson also had an great race after impressing in the time trial stage where he finished fifth, Nicholson then rode well to get into the winning break on the final stage to finish third thus moving him to third overall and second in the Cat 1a competition. The Talent Team foursome, including Simon Yates and Lewis Balycki, had a productive race, they won the Team prize as well as two stage wins, second overall and third in the Points competition plus a third place on stage and overall by Nicholson and Yates who was second in the Mountains competition. Results here

Adam Johnson (TSP) also rode well to finish 31st overall in the U16 race. In the U14 race Jack Wolstencroft came home in 18th, Alexander Haddock 31st and Alicia Corlett was 41st. There was also success in the U12 category with Lucy Johnson taking an impressive second overall and Mathew Davies riding well for fourth. Alexandra Christian was up there in 13th place all helping TSP take the team prize

August 5

Cavendish Wins Final Stage of Tour of Denmark

Mark Cavendish won the final stage of the Danish Tour. Cav beat Team CSC rider Juan José Haedo (Argentina) in the sprint and also secured the Points competition.
Results here T-Mobile Site here

Tim Down to Second in Youth Tour

Tim Kennaugh is now 11 seconds behind Belgian rider Cederic Demenceau after finishing with the main pack in the Kerry Youth Tour. Chris Nicholson is now up to fifth overall after his sterling ride in the time trial earlier in the day. Results here

Tim's Time Trial

Tim Kennaugh won the time trial stage, his second win, of the Kerry Youth Tour despite a front wheel puncture on the start line. The NW Talent Team member changed wheels with a Team Scottish Provident rider before blasting around the 2.2 mile course to win by four seconds from Belgian rider Cederic Demenceau. Tim now extends his lead to 23 seconds with two stages remaining. Chris Nicholson, who is also riding for the NW Talent Team showed his greatly improved time trialing skills to finish an impressive fourth. More on this and the Suir Valley 3 Day later. Time Trial results here

Suir Valley 3 Day

Irish Cycling's Emma Walsh has some excellent photos of some of the Manx riders in action here

August 4

Kennaugh in Yellow

Tim Kennaugh won the opening road stage of the Kerry Youth Tour on Saturday afternoon. The Manx Sport Aid recipient broke away with a Belgian rider mid way through the stage then dropped the Belgian to take the stage by some? seconds. Tim also leads the Points competition and is third in the Mountain competition. The North West Talent Team that includes Chris Nicholson lead the Team competition. Matthew Davies (TSP) also had an impressive ride to finish second in the U12 category. Stage results here

Kerry Youth Tour site with breakdown of all results here

Kennaugh Fifth in Suir Valley Three Day Opener

Peter Kennaugh (Team Isle of Man ) finished fifth in the opening stage of the Suir Valley Three Day. A group of four riders broke clear after five miles and were joined on the climb of the Vee by another 12 riders making 16 in total up front . Included in this selection were five Murphy Gunn riders , pre race favourite Brian Kenneally ( Myhome.ie BDBC ) and local Junior Sam Bennett (Dan Morrissey). There was another selection on the arduous climb by Araglin with Sean Lacey , Derek Burke , John Dempsey and 39 year old Rory Wiley all working well to open a gap of over five minutes on their pursuers . However some incredible riding by the likes of Kenneally and the Isle of Man duo Peter Kennaugh and Warren Flynn along with Sam Bennett reduced this to just 1¡?¡± at the finish . Lacey attacked inside the final Kilometre to take victory and the initial Yellow jersey ahead of his team mates Burke and Dempsey just 3 seconds behind Results (top five) here

Bonus Ball

Andrew Cavendish won Saturday's Bonus Ball

August 3

Strong Isle of Man teams in Ireland

There will be a strong Isle of man presence in Ireland this weekend. The Junior development team under the guidance of team manager Mike Doyle, Robert Dooley (mechanic) and Claire Moore (masseur) compete in the Suir Valley 3 Day based around the Waterford / Clonmell area. Peter Kennaugh, Mark Christian, Warren Flynn, Scott Flynn, Collum O'Shea, Tom Black, Robin Garry, Peter O'Shea and Alex Kinvig take part Link

In Kerry Manx Sport Aid recipients Tim Kennaugh and Chris Nicholson represent their Talent team in the Kerry Youth Tour, there is also a strong Team Scottish Provident presence in Killorglin

August 2

Cav Seventh on Stage Two

Cav finished seventh on stage two of the Tour of Denmark Results here

Cregeen Scoops Bikestyle Series

Jonathan Cregeen won the 2007 Bikestyle Series after finishing second in the final round. More later - Results (overall series) here

August 1

Cav Third in Denmark

T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish took third in the opening stage of the Tour of Denmark. The winner of the 175km stage form Thisted to Aalborg was Francesco Chicchi (Ita) Liquigas. Welsh based sweed Magnus Backstead was eighth. More from Cycling News here

Ballamoar Course for Tonight's 10

Tonight's Manx Telecom 10 is on the Ballamoar course. Signing on will take place at the Cronk

July

July 29

Ramsey Bakery White & Healthy 25

Pinarello RT's Andrew Roche clocked an amazing 52 minutes 56 seconds to win the Ramsey Bakery White & Healthy sponsored 25 Mile time trial championships. The course had two dead turns as well as blustery wind conditions making Rochie's time all the more impressive! Second place went to Greame Hatcher (MVW) 56.07 and Gianni Epifani (MVW) 57.41, Tom Black (MRC) won the Junior prize, Christine Barwell (MVW) the Women's and Adam Johnson (TSP) took the Youth award. Results here

July 28

Tim Kennaugh on Form in National Series

British Talent Team member Tim Kennaugh's good form continued on Saturday with a win and a second in the Bristol Cycling races. He won the third and fourth category senior race after breaking away towards the end of the race then no sooner had he finished he lined up for the National Youth round event where he took an impressive second after he broke clear with series leader Tom Walker (Border City). Chris Nicholson (TSP) also had a good ride to finish fifth. More results and reports later. On Thursday the Pinarello RT Sport Aid recipient finished third in a race at Castle Coombe. Tim is currently training with the Talent Team with Nicholson. Next week they compete in the Kerry Youth Tour then it's straight back to Manchester Velodrome for more training on the boards. Kennaugh then travels down to Newport for more training in preparation for the forthcoming National Youth and Junior Track Championships where he and Chris hope to perform well.

Chris Whorrall in Assen

After his success in the Youth Olympics Chris Whorrall (MRC) competes for Great Britain in the Assen Youth Tour. We will have more on this later

July 27

3up Time Trial Championships

The Manx Viking Wheelers are promoting the 3up 25 Mile Time Trial Championships on Thursday, August 9. Signing on will be at the Wildlife Park Car Park from 18:15, with the start at Ballaugh from 19:00. Entries should be sent to Peter O'Shea, Hillside, Strang Road, Union Mills IM4 4NW, with entry fee for each rider as per the IOM Calendar, by Monday, August 6, 2007. Please note only postal entries will be accepted.

Whorrall Fifth in Youth Olympic Road Race

Chris Whorrall finished an excellent fifth in the YO road race, the Manx Road Club Sport Aid rider overcame the challenge of a steep hill every lap to remain near the front of the bunch and take second in the group sprint, as three riders had clipped off the front earlier. More from the Olympic site

Christian Wins Bikestyle

Glendene's Mark Christian finished alone after breaking clear in the latter stages of the latest round of the Bikestyle Series. Second was Pinarello's Peter Kennaugh with Peter Gage (MRC) in third.

Conditions were very windy, strong headwind down the coast and a tailwind along the Ballamoar Straight leading to the bunch traveling at speeds of 36 miles per hour! These conditions combined with that tortuous Col more commonly know as the Pill Box Road (total ascent 30ft) combined to produce the longest list of retirees this season. Yellow jersey holder Steve Williams abandoned quoting ¡°pins and needles¡±, other notable problems included ¡°sore hamstring¡± (when rider was asked which one he responded ¡°the one that hurts¡±), and at least 3 cases of undefined ¡®bad back¡¯ (sick note) syndrome!

The race itself was pretty hard held over the shorter Jurby South circuit. The strong scratch group got their heads down and immediately began to bring back the longer markers. The long marker groups seemed more intent on attacking each other rather than working together which made the scratch men¡¯s job easier. Mark Christian won the gallop from Peter Kennaugh Jnr and evergreen veteran Peter Gage. Warren Flynn, Colum O¡¯Shea and visiting Junior Craig Eden made up the top six. Good to see 5 out of the top 6 places filled by riders under the age 20. A man getting stronger as the season progresses is Steve Hull in 7th. Steve¡¯s time trialling is improving as well. Results

June 26

Ramsey Bakery White & Healthy 25 Champs Start Sheet

The 25-mile Time Trial Championships, organised by The Manx Road Club on July 29 has, due to a road closure at the prison been forced to change the course.

Signing on is now at The Wildlife Park from 8am. Starting at 9.01. The course now starts at Ballaugh Bridge and follows the T.T. Course to Sulby Bridge where it turns left and proceeds to St Judes X Roads whereupon it turns left again and proceeds to The Cronk. Turn right and proceed as far as the Killane ¡?¡± finish where there¡¯s a ¡°dead¡± turn. Retrace the course through the Cronk, along the Ballamoar straight and towards Ramsey. At the Ramsey ¡?¡± start there¡¯s another ¡°dead¡± turn. Retrace the route back to the Cronk for the third time. At The Cronk turn left and proceed to the finish.

Start sheet here

Whorrall 11th in Youth Olympic Criterium

Great Britains Chris Whorrall had a great ride to finish 11th in the YO Criterium in Belgrade on Wednesday evening. George Atkins secured GB's first gold medal when he broke clear towards the end of the event.

¡°This was the most mental race I have ever done, to be honest. There are just so many good riders from all the different countries. It was just mad at that last corner ¨C it was just so fast and to get in the top three of that was good but these big Germans are just too fast for me. There were about ten crashes I think and you do well just to not crash in the race.¡± Whorrall said afterwards

British Cycling has more

Cav Very Quick in 10

Mark Cavendish was on record breaking form with a super fast time of 20 minutes 10 seconds at round13 of the Manx Telecom 10 series

Results here

July 25

Youth Olympics - More Problems in Time Trial

Manx Sport Aid recipient Chris Whorrall's problems continued in Belgrade after the Manx Road Club rider had to borrow a bike, shoes and pedals to compete in the time trial, the opening event in the cycling programme of the Youth Olympics. Apparently his bike and kit bags were held up in Paris. Whorrall's problems didn't stop there either, as he was about to start one of his pedal cleats broke then not sure if he was allowed a restart he was given 10 seconds advanced warning for his new start position, not ideal preparation which was reflected in his finish position of 67th. His Great Britain team mates faired better, George Atkins finished an impressive seventh and Daniel McLay was 21st

Youth Olympic Blog on British Cycling here

July 24

Chris Whorrall at Youth Olympics (just!)

Chris Whorrall and his two GB team mates should by now be in Belgrade for the bi-annual Youth Olympics. Team GB has had all sorts of problems with their travel. The first event is the time trial this evening (Tuesday) followed by the points race on Wednesday and finishing off with a road race on Thursday evening. British Cycling has more info here

July 23

Change of Course for Manx Telecom 10 League

Due to impending road works at the Prison the next three rounds of the Manx Telecom 10 league will be at Ramsey. Also due to complaints received by the organiser at the Ramsey start from local residents, the board will now be situated at the Whitebridge (Ramsey) car park by the Sulby river. Organisers are trying to design a fourth course to compete on

July 22

Cavendish Takes Fred Kelly

T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish won the Ramsey Bakery sponsored Fred Kelly Memorial Road Race on Sunday. Pinarello's Andrew Roche finished secong with Junior rider Mark Christian (Glendene CC) third. Tim Kennaugh (Pinarello RT) was the leading Youth rider in fifth and Peter Gage (MRC) took the Veteran prize in seventh.

The 'B' event started off at a sedate pace. When the pace did increase, Mark Stewart (MVW) and Island Games rider Caroline O'Neill (MRC) were the first riders to loose contact, the latter rider lost contact after her shoe became detached from her pedal, after that the remaining riders would remain intact until the Tholt-y-Will climb. Once on the climb Chris Nicholson (TSP) took off with Elliot Moore (MVW) Steven Hull (MVW) and young Jonathan Cregeen (MRC) in hot pursuit. Further behind were Russell Collister and Dave Bell (both EV) then the road club trio of James Smetten, a puncture victim at Ballaugh earlier, Natalie Arrowsmith and Peter Kennaugh snr. At the finish Chris Nicholson (TSP) took the win almost two minutes ahead of Elliot Moore (MVW) and Steven Hull in third. Natalie Arrowsmith (MRC) continues to show her potential as leading woman in seventh.

Event organisers would like to thank all marshals and police special constables who made the event a success

10 News

As from this Wednesday once again due to the roadwork¡¯s at the Prison the Manx Telecom sponsored ¡?¡± mile T.T. league will be from the Ramsey start, although myself and Alec Coward are working on a 4th course. The board for Wednesday has also been moved from King¡¯s Reach to the car park at the Sulby river.

Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial

It is also hoped to run the Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain T.T. on August 19. This will be a 7am start. Watch this space.

Results

July 21

Euro Roads

Peter Kennaugh finished 19th in the European Junior Time Trial in Bulgaria. The Service Tech Sport Aid recipient finished in the bunch in the 140km road race.

Bonus Ball

Norman Quayle won Saturday's Bonus Ball

July 20

Andy's Bikestyle

Andrew Beattie held of the likes of Mark Cavendish to win the latest round of the Bikestyle Series. Results on results page

Kennaugh 19th in Euro TT

Peter Kennaugh finished 19th in the Junior European Time Trial in Bulgaria

Fred Kelly This Sunday

The Fred Kelly Memorial Road Race takes place this Sunday. Assumed as the toughest of Manx classics the race takes in the tough Tholt-y-Will climb. Signing on is from 7.15am for a 9am start at the TT Grandstand

Colin's Recovery

Colin Whiteway is recovering after his spill in last Thursday's Bikestyle. After spending a few days in hospital Colin is now back at home nursing his injuries that included broken ribs, collarbone and pelvis plus a punctured lung!

Blackpool Crits

There was a large Manx contingent at the recent Blackpool Crits. British Cycling has reports, pictures and results here

July 19

Manx Riders Dominate European Track Championships

Manx Road Club riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh were in blistering form winning five medals between them at the European Track Championships in Cottbus in the former East Germany.

Kennaugh's first gold came in the Junior Team Pursuit where the Service Tech Sports Aid recipient plus Adam Blythe,Luke Rowe and Mark McNally powered around the 300 metre concrete open air track to beat the French in the final. Next came the surprise call up to compete in the GB U23 team due to one of their riders becomong ill. Kennaugh lined up with Bellis, Stephen Burke and Ben Swift where they demolished the Russian team

Bellis then took gold in the U23 Scratch Race in stunning style after a perfect lead out by Ben Swift. Kennaugh also took silver in the Junior Scratch Race unable to close a gap on the Dutch winner who escaped with four laps remaining.

Bellis and Kennaugh finished out of the medals in the Points and Madison respectfuly

Full report and pictures from British Cycling

July 10

Members Photos

Several club members have been or are going to watch the Tour de France. Anyone wishing to share their action shots can send them to mrc.com Ged Power and Stephen Cregeen have been out with their camera's, check their photos out here

July 9

Cav Out of Luck Yet Again After his misfortune on stage one there was yet more bad luck for Mark Cavendish (pictured left holding Ged Power's Manx Road Club top) in the Tour de France. On stage two from Dunkurque to Ghent Cav was caught up in a mass crash with less tha three kilometres remaining. Let's hope it's third time lucky on stage three from Waregem to Compiegne Hughes Takes Handicap Thomas Hughes won Sunday's handicap road race held over 38 miles around the Bride circuit. Peter Gage was the first of the scratch group over the line. More later.

Big Dave Wins Again

Dave Taylor won Saturday's Bonus Ball

July 7

Ramsey Bakery Handicap Road Race - Start Sheet

Signing on for Sunday's handicap road race is now at Ayre United football club house in Andreas. Signing on commences at 8.15am with racing at 9am. Organisers could do with two more marshalls to help run the event. Please contact Ollie on 456146 if you can help
Start sheet here

July 6

British Riders Steal the Show at Tour Presentation

Mark Cavendish was featured on TV during the Tour de France presentation in Trafalgar Square. Manx flags were evident as Cav received one of the biggest cheers as teams were introduced and interviewed by Hugh Porter. Cav (T-Mobile), Bradley Wiggins (Cofidis), Geraint Thomas (Barloworld), Dave Millar and Charly Wegelius (Liquigas) lead their teams onto the specially constructed stage next to the National Gallery and then received the biggest cheer on the ride up and down Whitehall. Link to British Cycling report here

Massive Feature in Guardian

There was an excellent centre page feature of Mark Cavendish in Friday's Guardian newspaper including a large colour photo taken from the dizzy heights of the London Eye. If you missed it read the article here

Manx Telecom 10

Results from round 10 here

July 5

July 4

Don't Forget - Handicap Road Race on Sunday

The Manx Road Club promote Sunday's 35 mile handicap road race. Due to road works the course has been switched from Braaid to Bride with the start and finish on the Burmah Road. Signing on is from 8.15 am with a 9am start. Event organiser Ollie Last will take entries by email or give Ollie a call on 456146 by Friday tea time

July 4

Ivan's Viking Invasion

Manx Road Club member Ivan Sharpe soon sets of on a cycling and camping tour of epic proportions. Ivan who is often seen out on his bike or trike and always marshalls in all weather conditions sets off this Sunday by cycling to Newcastle where he picks up a ferry to Norway. From Bergen the bearded warrior heads north via the fiords and coastal islands to Trodhiem. From there he heads east to Sweeden and hopefully Finland.
Ivan intends to head south before the snows arrive and make his way back to the Island

July 3

Handicap Road Race on Sunday

The Manx Road Club promote Sunday's 35 mile handicap road race. Due to road works the course has been switched from Braaid to Bride with the start and finish on the Burmah Road. Signing on is from 8.15 am with a 9am start. Event organiser Ollie Last will be at the 10 on Wednesday night to take entries, otherwise enter by email or give Ollie a call on 456146

July 2

Handicap Road Race on Sunday

The Manx Road Club promote Sunday's 35 mile handicap road race. Due to road works the course has been switched from Braaid to Bride with the start and finish on the Burmah Road. Signing on is from 8.15 am with a 9am start. Event organiser Ollie Last will be at the 10 on Wednesday night to take entries, otherwise enter by email or give Ollie a call on 456146

July 1

Manx Juniors Perform Well in Ras de Cymru

Junior riders Scott Flynn, Tom Black, Collum O'Shea and Robin Garry all performed well in the Ras de Cymru in Wales
Results here

June 29

Cav To Ride Tour de France

It has been announced that Mark Cavendish will ride the Tour de France that starts in London a week on Saturday. . Cav has had plenty of media coverage lately, including a 10 minute slot on the Radio 2 evening show with Chris Evans and Sally 'Traffic'

More from British Cycling here - T-Mobile here

June 28

Bikestyle Cancelled

Tonight's Bikestyle Handicap has been cancelled due to heavy rain. It will be rescheduled later in the Summer

June 27

Manx Telecom 10

Gianni Epifani was fastest round a wind swept Killane results here

G's 100

Gianni Epifani (Manx Viking Wheelers) took part in Burton and District Cycling Alliance 100 mile Time Trial on Saturday 23 June near Stoke on Trent. Gianni finished 23rd in a time of 4.01.37, there were 91 finishers. The event was won by Kevin Dawson (Pinarello RT) a team mate of Andrew Roche and Peter Kennaugh in 3.32.18 averaging over 27 mph.

National Road Champs Cancelled

The National Road Championships in Beverly have been cancelled following the exceptional rainfall in the area earlier this week and the pressure put on the Police due to the floodings. More from British Cycling

June 26

Interview with Mark Cavendish

There is an indepth with T-Mobile sensation Mark Cavendish with Cycling News. More here

Article on BBC Site

Belgian cycling legend Johan Museeuw was quoted on BBC Sport's website as saying "British cycling needs a star to take it to the next level - like Lance Armstrong in America. Cavendish can be that star. He is ready." Museeuw went on to say " "But now British cycling is much stronger and Cavendish is at the front of that. He could be Britain's (Tom) Boonen." High praise indeed! - Read in full here

June 25

Another Buckley Win for Kennaugh Service Tech Sport Aid recipient Peter Kennaugh won the Tom Simpson Memorial race in Nottinghamshire on Sunday, the Pinarello RT rider had to work hard for his win after puncturing at a crucial time as a break was going up the road. Kennaugh set off in pursuit to catch the break plus two more riders further up the road only for Dolan rider Mark McNally to attack near to the finish, Kennaugh dug deep, still suffering from having to close a 45 second gap after his wheel change but caught McNally at the line to take the win. Reports, quotes and pictures from British Cycling/ Richard Robotham here

Isle of Man Road Race Champions

Elliott Baxter, Tom Black, Chris Whorrall, Peter Gage and Natalie Arrowsmith were crowned as Isle of Man Road Race Champions on Sunday. Results of the John Hamer race are here

Race Report by Jim Cottier

29 Riders from a variety of categories rolled away neutralised from Marown School at 9 o’clock and 9.03 respectively to Ballacraine in very inclement weather.

The A Race consisting of 14 cyclists headed towards The Hope and St John’s on the way to Patrick with the B Race starting three minutes later. From Patrick the race went south taking in Glen Maye and Dalby before tackling the climb up onto South Barrule. It was on the sharp climb out from the Ballacallin Hotel that the A race started to show signs of splitting up, with Peter Gage (MRC) and Aaron Livsey (EVCC) taking the initiative. The B group fared somewhat better, staying together until well after The Ballacallin although Steve Hull (MVW) did try and get away on the climb out of Glen Maye. Back at the sharp end Gage and Livsey’s I minute break was beginning to falter as Elliot Baxter was dragging the rest of the group back to the leaders. By the time the group reached Eairy Cushlen Baxter had replaced Gage at the head of the race and by South Barrule the lead was growing due to the pressure that both these mountain bike men were exerting. The rest of the A race was now split into small groups consisting of Colum O’Shea, Warren and Scott Flynn, Peter Gage and Tom Black, Chris Whorrall, Tim Carpenter and Tim Kennaugh, Trevor Kirkwood and Gavin Quayle, and bringing up the rear were Neil Bellhouse and Tony Varley. Meanwhile back in the supporting race and also onto the shoulder road it was somewhat of a surprise to see the juveniles Chris Nicholson and Adam Johnson (both MVW) heading their race with all the other riders strung out in their wake.

The fast (wet) section going past the South Barrule Plantation on the way to the main Foxdale road was negotiated by all the competitors with the exception of Steve (Bubs) Williams who decided to do a bit off road cycle cross and found himself in the plantation. I am pleased to say that Steve was none the worse for his escapade but was unable to continue due to having no brakes left on the bike.

The races were now progressing down the Ballamodha Straight and the Phildraw road with all riders maintaining station. Then came the sharp left handed corner out of Ballasalla and onto the short steep climb of the Black Hill and both Livsey and Baxter extended their lead to 90 seconds on Black, Whorrall, O’Shea, Gage, Kennaugh and the Flynn brothers, with the rest of the A race somewhat struggling at this stage.

At this same stage the B race was still mostly together with the exception of Marty Warren, and the 2 lady competitors Natalie Arrowsmith and Jaqui Fletcher. And so through St Marks X roads past Bridge Nursery and on to the finishing straight at Stuggadhoo, the A race had 5 laps of the Stuggadhoo course to complete, the B race, just the bell and a mere 6 miles to go. After 33 miles and 1hr and 32 minutes of racing the B race honours went to Adam Johnson who out sprinted Chris Nicholson (2nd) and Steve Hull (3rd). The B race also encompassed the Ladies Championship race as there were no Ladies in the A race and Natalie Arrowsmith claimed the title by beating Jaqui Fletcher.

Meanwhile back in the A race both the leaders, with 4 laps to go were steadily increasing their lead over the chasing 7 riders. With 2 laps to go the only other incident in the race took place when Peter Gage had a punctured in his rear tyre and lost time getting a new wheel from neutral service. At the bell the race was up for the chasing group as the leaders had a 5-minute lead, and at the finish it was ex professional Elliott Baxter who became the IOM Road Race Champion by narrowly out sprinting Aaron Livsey. In third place and the Junior Champion was Tom Black, 7 minutes behind. In 4th place Christopher Whorrall became the Juvenile champion a further 2 minutes back and at 12 minutes behind the winner the game and lonely Peter Gage came home to become the Veterans Champion.

Special thanks to the marshals and everyone who helped out and made this Championship Race a great success plus Steve Williams at Elite Cars for supplying the Safety Officers car

June 24

Baxter Clinches Road Title Elliott Baxter won Sunday's John Hamer Memorial Road Race that incorporated the Isle of Man Road Race Championships. The Island Games bound rider broke clear of the bunch to join early breakaway rider Aaron Livsey. The duo soon built up a healthy lead in the attrocious conditions. Tom Black broke clear near to the end to claim a well deserved third and pocket the Junior title. Natalie Arrowsmith won the womens championship and Adam Johnson had a plucky ride to win the B event. More later Pictured left: Elliott Baxter takes the sprint from Aaron Livsey ( Big Dave Photography)

June 23

Another Win For Cav! Mark Cavendish notched up yet another victory, his sixth this season, Cav won the bunch sprint on the final Stage of the Ster Elektrotoer in Holland. Next stop the Tour! More here

Bonus Ball

Viv Karran was the winner of Saturday's Bonus Ball

Isle of Man Road Race Champs

The Isle of Man Road Race Championships take place this Sunday over the tough John Hamer course. The 100km course includes the leg sapping Dalby climb followed by laps around the Stugadhoo circuit. The Manx Road Club promotion will also include a 'B' event held over a shorter distance.
Signing on takes place at Marown School from 8.15am with a race start at 9am prompt. Please remember to bring your race numbers

Great Britain Team for Europeans Announced

The European Track Championships take place in Cottbus, Germany and the Road championships are in Bulgaria. The team includes Jonathan Bellis who is competing in the under 23 championship and Peter Kennaugh who takes part in the Jinior events. More from British Cycling here

T- Mobile Select Tour Squad

Mark Cavendish has been selected in a 13 man squad for the forthcoming Tour de France. Of the 13 riders there will be a final cut of nine for the Tour depart in London. More from British Cycling here

Use Your Heads!

At the latest CA Meeting it was noted that a number of riders are not wearing cycling helmets when on training rides. The CA strongly recommend that all riders should wear cycling helmets at all times when riding. Wearing a helmet not only sets a good example to our young cyclists but can save your life!

June 21

Manx Telecom 10

Mark Christian won Wednesday's 10 mile time trial on the Ramsey course. results here

June 20

Ster Elektrotoer

T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish finished an impressive fourth in stage one of the Ster Elektrotoer, in Holland. The stage was won by Belgian rider Wouter Weylandt of the Quickstep-Innergetic team. Cycling News has more

Isle of Man Road Race Champs on Sunday

The Isle of Man Road Race Championships take place this Sunday over the tough John Hamer course. The 100km course includes the leg sapping Dalby climb followed by laps around the Stugadhoo circuit. The Manx Road Club promotion will also include a 'B' event held over a shorter distance.
Signing on takes place at Marown School from 8.15am with a race start at 9am prompt

June 18

Youth Champs & Buckley

Report, results and pictures from British Cycling here

Another National Series Win

Peter Kennaugh notched up another Junior National Series win on Saturday at Curborough, Staffordshire.The race was the final event of a busy day of racing that included the National Youth Circuit Championships. After about quarter distance a break of five riders formed that included Kennaugh, Andrew Williams (Cwmcarn Paragon RC) and the Liverpool Mercury Trio of Rhys Lloyd, Mark McNally and Richard Meadows. Despite numerous attempts from the bunch, no riders were able to bridge the gap to the leaders who were by now working hard to stay in front. Despite the strength in numbers of the Mercury team in the break, Kennaugh also won all the primes as well as all the points on offer. The Service Tech World Champion still had enough strength to take the win at the checkered flag from McNally and Lloyd. Kennaugh has this year won three rounds of the National Junior Road Series and has finished fourth on two occasions.

Youth National Circuit Championships

There was a large entry of 80 plus riders for the Under 16 category resulting in two 20 minute heats to qualify for the final. In the final Manx Road Club rider Chris Whorrall was disappointed to finish 11th after being in many of the moves during the one hour event held in slippery conditions. Tim Kennaugh (Pinarello RT) finished 23rd and Chris Nicholson was the most unfortunate rider, after riding very strongly during the race only to be hit from behind with less than five laps remaining causing his wheel to come out, he did however remount to finish 32nd

Results from all age groups here

Cav in Dutch Stage Race

Mark Cavendish competes in the five-day ‘Ster Elektotoer’ race in the Netherlands this week. The race commences with a prologue on Tuesday. More from British Cycling here

Road Club Girls Perform Well

Manx Road Club's Natalie Arrowsmith and Caroline O'Neill limbered up for the forthcoming Island Games by taking part in two races in the North of England. On Friday they competed in the Newcastle Leazes Criteriums in wet conditions then on Sunday they took part in the Capernwray Women's Road Race, part of the National Women's Series Natalie finished 29th and Caroline 36th

Results: Newcastle Leazes Criteriums and Beaumont Trophy here
Results: Capernwray Women's Road Race here

Any more off Island results-please let me know

Ramsey Bakery White & Healthy 15

There were some excellent times in the White & Healthy, Ramsey Bakery sponsored 15 mile Time Trial on Sunday. Mark Christian (Glendene CC) clocked an impressive 33 minutes 21seconds to win in a new Manx record. There was also a new team record set by the Manx Road Club trio of Tom Black, Trevor Kirkwood and Peter Gage in 1 hour 44 minutes 43 seconds. (both records have to be ratified) Results here

Bonus Ball

Big Dave was the lucky winner of Saturday's Bonus Ball

June 14

Mountain Time Trial Cancelled

The Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial has been cancelled due to policing problems. In it's place will be a 15 Mile Time Trial Starting from Kings Reach the Ramsey '10' Start. Signing on at Ramsey Baths from 08:15

National Youth Champs this Weekend

Chris Whorrall will start out as one of the favorites at the National Youth Circuit Championships at Curborough motor circuit this weekend. Tim Kennaugh will also be competing. At the same venue Peter Kennaugh will be take part in the next round of the Peter Buckley series.
More Manx Road Club riders in the shape of Natalie Arrowsmith and Caroline O'Neill compete in the Newcastle Leazes Criteriums on Friday

Shrops Tri

Juan Kinley, Anthony Bell-Scott and Paul Cubbon are yet more MRC members who performed well in the recent Shropshire Triathlon

June 13

Telecom 10 Cancelled

The Manx Telecom 10 League tonight was cancelled due to heavy rain

Cav Sixth Stateside

T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish finished sixth in the final event of the Commerce Bank Triple Crown. More from T-Mobile

Busy Weekend in London

Manx Road Club riders Peter and Tim Kennaugh, who race off Island in Pinarello RT colours, competed at Hillingdon, a counting round of the National Elite Circuit Series, Peter, a Service Tech Sport Aid recipient was in a 10 man break that dominated the second half of the race, however they were caught in the final kilometre, only Rob Hayles managed to hold of the chasing pack to take the win. Tim was in a top six position going into the final bend in the Youth event only to get caught up in a crash in the finishing straight and end up on the grass. Tim competed in the 2nd, 3rd and 4th category event immediately after the Youth event where he finished in the middle of the 80 rider bunch. Report and pictures here

Peter Kennaugh finished fourth behind winner Adam Blythe in the latest round of the Junior Road Series at Brentwood on Sunday, Report here. Later the Manx Road Club rider who competes off Island for Pinarello RT competed in the Elite criterium but withdrew near the end. Brother Tim Kennaugh competed in the Junior event before lining up for the Youth race held over the same one kilometer course, Such was the pace, only 11 riders remained unlapped in the Junior event, Tim was withdrawn during the event and but finished 13th in the Youth event

Bonus Ball

Colin Turnbull was the lucky winner of Saturday's Bonus Ball

June 7

Club Kit Selling Fast

Due to a big influx of new members the current stock of club kit is selling fast, however, don't worry, the club are soon placing a new order. Anyone wishing to purchase the impressive looking new kit please send their requirements here. View the kit here

King of the Mountains Cycle Challenge

The rescheduled "King of the Mountains" cycle challenge will take place on Sunday 10th June around a revised 108km course (with an optional short course at 91km). This is a new kind of event for the IOM and is based on similar (and very popular) events in the UK - such as the Fred Whitton (Cumbria) and Etape du Dales (Yorkshire Dales). Electronic tagging devices are used to record visits to 10 checkpoints around a tough but enjoyable course. But this is a challenge with a difference - in that there are two optional cafe stops built into the route - where riders may take time out for refreshments without losing overall time! The start will be from outside the Terminus Tavern on Douglas promenade anytime between 9am and 10am. The finish will be at the Ard Jerkyll cafe near Foxdale. Entries will be taken on the day, but to reserve a place, there are registration forms at both Bike Style and Eurocycles. Entry fee is £10. Full details may be found on www.kotm.manxtimingsolutions.com. Results will be posted on the web and a trophy will be presented to the rider posting the quickest time.

Bonus Ball

Jim Cottier was the lucky winner od Saturday's Bonus Ball

May 27

Bonus Ball Place Available

Number 33 on the Manx Road Club Bonus Ball is available. If you fancy your chances at winning £30 every week then click on the Bonus Ball page for more information and application forms. Applications will be on a first come first served basis, so get your form in quick. Remember, if you're not in it...you can't win it!

Downing Wins Richmond

Russell Downing (HealthNet-Maxxis) was the winner of the Richmond Grand Prix on Sunday. Andy Roche finished 12th in the Premier Calendar event. British Cycling has more

May 26

Whorrall Selected For Youth Olympics Chris Whorrall received the brilliant that he had been selected for the forthcoming Youth Olympic in Belgrade this coming July. The Manx Road Club Sports Aid recipient impressed with his second overall position at the recent Isle of Man Youth Tour and his win at the Crawley Criteriums last week. The Youth Olympics have been asuccessfull stomping ground for the Manx Road Club, Whorrall is the fourth rider to compete in the bi-annual event, others being Peter Kennaugh, Mark Kelly and Anthony Aspell

Club Kit For Sale

Following the amazing success story of the Manx Road Club over recent months, there has been an upsurge of new members and supporters from on and off Island resulting in demand for the impressive new design kit (pictured above on Chris Whorrall story)

The club that produced champions such as Cavendish, Bellis and Kennaugh now has kit available to both members and non members. Click here for more details

Richmond GP

Pinarello RT rider Andy Roche takes part in the Richmond GP, a round of the Premier Calendar, this Sunday. More details from British Cycling
Meanwhile, Peter Kennaugh has been sidelined with a throat infection for this weekends four stage Tour of Sussex. Preview from British Cycling here

Bonus Ball

Jackie Kennaugh won Saturday's Bonus Ball

May 25

Renshaws Bikestyle

Mountain biker Paul Renshaw pulled the wool over the handicappers eyes by winning round two of the Bikestyle series at a wet and windy Jurby. Despite the horrible conditions over 50 riders lined up for the event. Second place went to Rob Cormode and his Manx Road Club team mate, Jonathan Cregeen took third. Results here

Lost Property

Secretary of the Cycling Association, Ian Brand was riding past the 10 start on the Ballamoar straight this morning, during one of his five hour training rides and picked the following up in the hedge:
Ron Hill sleeveless grey jacket with a black mesh back and green stitching and a GT top in blue Lycra.

Brandy can be contacted on 842891 so the owners can arrange collection.

May 24

Manx Telecom 10 Photos

Dave Kneen of Manx Photos Online was out on Killane snapping competitors. Click here to view

May 23

Youth Tour on TV Thursday

There is an hour screening of the Isle of Man Youth Tour on TV commencing tomorrow (Thursday) at the following times:

Bikestyle Race This Thursday

The second round of the Bikestyle series takes place this Thursday. Please sign on at the Parade Ground, Jurby by 6.40pm to enable a 7pm start. Start sheet (updated) and Marshall rota (updated)

May 22

Cav Wins Stage in Tour of Catalunya T-Mobile's Mark Cavendish confirmed himself as one of the top sprinters in the professional peloton after he powered to a big sprint victory in stage two of the Volta a Catalunya. It was Cav's first Pro Tour victory. More from T-Mobile

May 21

Whorrall Wins Youth Race at Crawley

Chris Whorrall had a good day at Crawley on Sunday, the Manx Road Club rider won the Youth race then rode the second and third senior category race to finish a creditable second. More from British Cycling

May 20

Blythe's Victory, Kennaugh fifth in Axel Tour

Adam Blythe won the Tour of Axel after winning the last stage in a bunch sprint, Peter Kennaugh finished fifth in the UCI World Cup event, such was Blythe's dominance, he won the Points jersey (Kennaugh seventh), the Sprint jersey (Kennaugh third), second in the Pave jersey (Kennaugh third, Andrew Fenn ninth) the Combine jersey (Kennaugh fourth), third in the Climber competition (Kennaugh sixth), also Fenn finished fifth in the Young rider competition and on top of that Great Britain won the Team competition. Other British placing were Mark McNally 24th, Andrew Fenn 27th and Jonny McEvoy 40th. Full Results here

Report from British Cycling here

May 19

Brits Continue to Dominate in Axel

Adam Blythe extended his overall lead in the Tour of Axel after Saturdays third stage. After some excellent team work Blythe finished second and the GB team remain on top in the team classification. Such is the dominance of the GB team that Blythe also holds the Points and combine jersey whereas Kennaugh holds the Pave jersey as best rider on the cobbled sections. Sunday's final stage over many tough cobbled climbs that some riders have to get off and walk will prove to be the decisive day of the Tour. Results here

Elliott Wins Bonus Ball

Elliott Moore won Saturday's Bonus Ball

British Team Continues to Impress

Adam Blythe remains in yellow after the second stage of the Tour of Axel. Peter Kennaugh finished fifth in the 8km Individual Time Trial and Blythe was eighth. Overall Blythe leads the tour and Kennaugh has moved up to fifth, 15 seconds behind his team mate. The GB team, consisting of Blythe, Kennaugh plus Mark McNally, Rhys Lloyd, Andrew Fenn and Jonathan McAvoy, have extended their lead in the team classification, and Blythe and Kennaugh hold onto fourth and fifth respectfully in the Points competition. Results here

May 18

Brits on top in Axel

Adam Blythe won the opening stage of the Tour of Axel. Blythe won an eleven man sprint after they broke clear from the main peleton by almost one and a half minutes. Team mate Peter Kennaugh came in at the back of the break in 10th place. GB also lead the team classification. On Saturday morning they compete in an eight kilometre individual time trial followed by a 105 km road race on Sunday. Results page here

Robin Wins Bikestyle Opener

The ever improving Robin Garry took the sprint of the opening round of the Bikestyle handicap series held in warm but windy conditions at Jurby on Thursday evening. Going into the final lap of the four lap race it became clear that two main groups would emerge on the final run in. Garry took the sprint by a clear bike length from comeback man Steve Williams with Elliott Moore in third. There were other notable rides from Chris Nicholson (fourth) James Smetton and Jonathan Cregeen who were sixth and seventh respectfully. Mark Christian broke clear from the scratch group in the final mile to come in ahead of Peter Gage and Chris Whorrall. Results

May 17

Youth Tour TV Dates

Sky TV will run an hour long programme on the recent Youth Tour. There will be 10 screenings in total. Details here

Manx Telecom 10 League

Andrew Roche won the latest round of the Manx Telecom 10 series. More here

May 15

Large Entry For Bikestyle Series This year sees the largest entry ever with over 60 competitors entered for the series! No doubt there will be day entrants at each event so there promises to be a full field for each race. Please find attached the marshal rota Please ensure that you turn up for your marshal slot. This is very important to the organiser. If you have a problem with your allotted date please contact Steve Shimmin (621430) and he can swap things around to suit. Remember to bring your TLI Licence to each race and arrive at the event early to ensure you sign on before 6.40pm Photo: Richard Fletcher ready for action in 2006, he went on to take the bunch sprint!!

T-Mobile Interview Cav

There is an interview with T-Mobile sprinter Mark Cavendish here

IOM Team Kit

Would all Team IOM members who still have race kit please return it as soon as possible to Gary Hinds at Bikestyle, the 10 on Wednesday or Bikestyle race on Thursday

May 14

Peter Buckley Series Race Updated British Cycling have an in depth report on the Junior Tour of Worcestershire. Manx riders won two of the three stages with Glendene's Mark Christian winning the Prologue time trial, but it was Pinarello RT rider Peter Kennaugh who came out on top. The Service Tech Sport Aid recipient won the final stage on his own and extended his lead in the National junior series in the process. Full report, rider interviews, photographs and results here Tour of the West Graeme Hatcher won Sunday's Tour of the West road race. Chris Nicholson won the B event. Results here

Gage on Form in North Midlands

Local cyclists, Peter Gage, Peter Doyle ( Manx Road Club ), Gianni Epifani ( Manx Viking Wheelers ) and Tony Varley ( MMTB ) took part in a couple of time trial in the North Midland area during the 5th + 6th May.
The first event on Saturday 5th May was a 10 TT organised by Thurcroft CC, on an out and back, fairly fast circuit, Peter Gage finished 8th out of a field of 110 starters in 22mins 08 secs. Gianni Epifani finished 10th in 22mins 16 seconds, Peter Doyle and Tony Varley recorded times of 23mins 50secs + 24mins 35secs respectively, to finish in the top half of the field
The second event was the fourth round of the Rudy Project National TT series, in the veterans event Peter Gage finished a very good sixth in a strong field. Peter covered the hilly 13 mile circuit in a rapid 29mins 54secs averaging well over 25 mph. Peter Doyle and Tony Varley had solid rides again to finish in the top half of the field. Gianni Epifani completed in the senior event which was two and a bit laps of the 13 mile circuit, Gianni finished 12th in a time of 1hour 3mins 40 secs, to average over 25 mph for the 26.5 mile circuit. The event was won by current National 25 mile TT champio