The organisers of the 2023 Victus Tour of Ulster regret to announce that the event has been postponed due to several logistical challenges. These include issues related to travel, accommodation, and the need for adequate participation in the elite racing category. To ensure the success of the event, it has been deemed necessary to postpone it until a later date in the summer.
We understand that many of you were looking forward to participating in this event, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused by this decision.
We will work closely with Cycling Ireland to find a suitable date in the 2023 season. We will keep you informed about the rescheduled date and time. Please keep an eye on our website, www.tourofulster.com for any additional details and updates.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
Yours in Cycling
Garry Nugent
Neil O’Brien
2021 Victus Tour of Ulster Race Postponed
As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), BGN Sports Management and Victus Energy have made the joint decision to postpone the 2021 Victus Tour of Ulster as scheduled for the 1st to the 3rd May 2021.
In the light of recent developments, the decision has been made in the best interest of the riders, staff, volunteers and the local community. The decision was not taken lightly but due to the uncertainty around the current lockdown we have decided to postpone the event with its current date.
We will work closely with Cycling Ireland to find a suitable date in the 2021 season.
Please keep an eye on our website www.tourofulster.com for any additional details.
Yours in Cycling
Garry Nugent
Neil O’Brien
2020 Victus Tour of Ulster Race Postponed due to Covid 19
As part of the fight against the spread of Coronavirus (COVID19), BGN Sports Management and Victus Energy have made the joint decision to postpone the 2020 Victus Tour of Ulster as scheduled for the 2nd to the 4th May 2020.
In the light of recent developments, the decision has been made in the best interest of the riders, staff, volunteers and the local community. In these trying times we must pull together to slow the growth and spread of Covid 19. The decision was not taken lightly but due to the uncertainty around the current lockdown we have decided to postpone the event with its current date.
Will we work closely with Cycling Ireland to find a suitable date in the 2020 season.
Please keep an eye on our website www.tourofulster.com for any additional details.
Yours in Cycling
Garry Nugent
Neil O’Brien
4th of May, 2019; Fintan Ryan, Cycling Leinster, centre, celebrates victory at the finish of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; Neil O’Brien, Victus Energy, left, presents Fintan Ryan, Cycling Leinster, with the jersey of race leader on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; A general view of the peloton during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; Fintan Ryan, Cycling Leinster, leads the breakaway group Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; Roger Aiken, Banbridge CC, leads a group during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, leads the breakaway group during the closing kilometres of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
4th of May, 2019; Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, right, offers his congratulations to Fintan Ryan, Cycling Leinster, centre, at the finish of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; JB Murphy, Cycling Leinster, celebrates taking victory at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Neil O’Brien, Victus Energy, presents Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, with the race leader’s jersey on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Leader of the Mountains Competition, Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Charles Prendergast, STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team, leads the breakaway group during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, leads the peloton on the category one climb of Slieve Croob during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Marc Heaney, Velo Revo, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, leads breakaway companion JB Murphy, Cycling Leinster, in the final kilometres of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; John Buller, Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services, suffers a mechanical problem on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Cian May, Cycling Leinster, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Thomas Creighton, McConvey Cycles, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Thomas Creighton, McConvey Cycles, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
5th of May, 2019; Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, leads the breakaway group during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Mark Dowling, Cycling Leinster, celebrates taking victory at the finish of Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Winner of the race overall Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, celebrates on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Winner of the race overall Conor Hennebry, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Roger Aiken, Banbridge Composite Team, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Roger Aiken, Banbridge Composite Team, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Roger Aiken, Banbridge Composite Team, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the breakaway group in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Sean McKenna, Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Sean Moore, Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Sean Moore, Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Darnell Moore, Team Caldwell Cycles, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; Darnell Moore, Team Caldwell Cycles, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the breakway during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the peloton in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster 
6th of May, 2019; A general view of the peloton in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Victus Tour of Ulster
Victus Tour of Ulster 2019
Dowling Wins Stage 3 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in Banbridge with 71.7 miles to cover over 7 laps of a 10 mile circuit. There were lots of attacks, but towards the end of the 3rd lap before anybody stayed away. A group of 3 riders got away, they were Roger Aiken (Banbridge Composite), Sean Moore (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services) & Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles). The maximum lead they gained was 55 seconds.
On the fifth lap 2 riders went off in pursuit. They were Matthew Clarke (Foran) & Gareth O’Neill (Newry Wheelers CC), but they were unable to catch the leaders.
The 3 leaders stayed away until inside the final kilometre, but where caught and Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster) who won the uphill sprint from John Buller (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services) and Charlie Prendergast (STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team).
Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo) retained his overall lead to win the 2019 race.
Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport) retained the lead in the King of the Hills competition.
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Stage 3 Result – Banbridge – Banbridge (71.7 miles) |
Place Name Team
1 Dowling, Mark Cycling Leinster
2 Buller, John Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services
3 Prendergast, Charlie STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team
4 Murnane, Conor UCD Cycling Club
5 Watson, Lindsay Powerhouse Sport
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Murphy Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Banbridge with 95.8 miles to cover. By the time the race reached 21 miles covered 20 riders had a24 second lead group. The group consisted of James Curry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), Sean Hahessy (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), Ronan McLaughlin (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), Gareth McKee (Banbridge Composite), David Montgomery (Banbridge Composite), Gareth O’Neill (Newry Wheelers CC), Jude Sands (Newry Wheelers CC), Donal Shearer (Phoenix CC), Karl Morgan (Phoenix CC), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Ben Joughin (Pro Vision Race Team UK), Charlie Prendergast (STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team), John Buller (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services), Luke Smith (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services), Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles), Peter Hawkins (Team Upshift Velo), Ross Walton (Team Upshift Velo), Marc Heaney (Velo Revo), Coen van Kleef (Westland Wil Vooruit) & Craig Rea (Zero Boys). They were caught by 28 miles covered.
2 riders then attacked on the second KOH with 33 miles covered. They were Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster) & Dermot Trulock (Cycling Leinster). They had a lead of 46 seconds as they crested the KOH. Sean Hahessy (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo) then went off in pursuit of the 2 leaders and joined them before the third KOH of the day, and the main field at 1 minute.
Cian Keogh (Powerhouse Sport) & Angus Fyffe (Team Caldwell Cycles) went in pursuit of the 3 leaders and joined them just after the fourth KOH at Rathfriland.
Gareth O’Neill (Newry Wheelers CC) joined the 5 leaders as the race approached Spelga Dam, but the race then regrouped on the climb.
3 riders then attacked over Spelga Dam. They are Ronan McLaughlin (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), Donal Shearer (Phoenix CC) & James Jobber (Team Upshift Velo). They were then joined by Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo, JB Murphy (Cycling Leinster), Charlie Prendergast (STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team) & Matthew Sparrow (Zero Boys), and they had a 37 lead over 10 chasers.
By the final KOH of the day the lead was 1 minute 23 seconds over the pink jersey group. Matthew Sparrow (Zero Boys) then punctured out of the front group.
Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo) has attacked off the front group and was joined by JB Murphy (Cycling Leinster) with just over 5km to go. They built up a lead of 15 seconds, with JB Murphy (Cycling Leinster) winning a 2 up sprint.
The new race leader is Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo).
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 2 is Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport).
The stage tomorrow starts at Banbridge RFC, Banbridge (09.45 am) and finishing at Newry Road, Banbridge (12.30pm), and this 71.7 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
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Stage 2 Result – Banbridge – Banbridge (95.8 miles) |
Place Name Team
1 Murphy, JB Cycling Leinster
2 Hennebry, Conor Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo
3 McLaughlin, Ronan Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo
4 Jobber, James Team Upshift Velo
5 Prendergast, Charlie STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team
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Ryan Wins Stage 1 of Tour of Ulster 2019
The Tour of Ulster started this year in Banbridge and a group of 20 riders moved clear after 15 miles covered and over the second KOH had a lead of 30 seconds. The race averaged 30mph for the first hour. The 20 leaders were Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), James Curry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), Sean Hahessy (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo), David Montgomery (Banbridge Composite), Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster), Fintan Ryan (Cycling Leinster), JB Murphy (Cycling Leinster), Matthew Clarke (Foran), Gareth O’Neill (Newry Wheelers CC), Donal Shearer (Phoenix CC), Jody Wright (Phoenix CC), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Jonathan Bourne (Pro Vision Race Team UK ), Liam Curley (STRATA3/VeloRevolution Racing Team), John Buller (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services), Conor McCann (Team Bioracer-DHL-FR Services), Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles), James Jobber (Team Upshift Velo), David Watson (The Bike House CC) & Bram Nelck (Westland Wil Vooruit).
By the time the race reached the third KOH of the day, with 31 miles covered, the 20 leaders had a 2 minute lead.
The main field then stopped riding and within the next 10 miles they were over 4 minutes down and out of the race.
Conor Hennebry (Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo) attacked from the lead group with 30 miles remaining and built up a maximum lead of 55 seconds.
He was joined by Fintan Ryan (Cycling Leinster), Matthew Clarke (Foran), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport) & James Jobber (Team Upshift Velo) after the final KOH and they stayed together until the finish with Fintan Ryan (Cycling Leinster) winning the sprint.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 1 is Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport).
The stage tomorrow starts at Banbridge RFC, Banbridge (09.45 am) and finishing at Newry Road, Banbridge (1.30pm), and with the race going through the Mournes this 95.8 mile stage is another tough stage with 7 climbs on route.
| Stage 1 Result – Banbridge – Banbridge (89.5 miles) |
Place Name Team
1 Ryan, Fintan Cycling Leinster
2 Watson, Lindsay Powerhouse Sport
3 Jobber, James Team Upshift Velo
4 Hennebry, Conor Dan Morrissey-MIG.ie-Pactimo
5 Clarke, Matthew Foran
Mountains Competition
Place Name Points
1 Watson, Lindsay 57
2 Moore, Darnell 41
3 Montgomery, David 30
4 Shearer, Donal 20
5 Hennebry, Conor 15
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Cigala Wins Stage 3 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in Banbridge with 71.7 miles to cover over 7 laps of a 10 mile circuit. There were lots of attacks, but it at the start of the 3rd lap before anybody stayed away. A group of 10 riders got away, they were Gareth McKee (Banbridge CC), David Montgomery (Bicycle Design Centre), Cian Delaney (Cycling Leinster), Liam Holohan (Rhino Velo Race Team), William Harper (St Piran), Cameron Jeffers (St Piran), Stephen Murray (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Simon Ryan (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Craig Rea (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) & Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy) and they built up a lead of 35 seconds.
8 riders then caught the 10 leaders, they were John Buller (Banbridge CC), Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster), Conn McDunphy (Lucan County Dublin), Conor McCann (Newry Wheelers), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), Philip Lavery (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) & Siim Kiskonen (VC Toucy), but the race came back together.
On the 4th lap, 12 riders then moved clear. They were Gareth McKee (Banbridge CC), David Montgomery (Bicycle Design Centre), Christopher Reilly (Cycling Leinster), Cian Delaney (Cycling Leinster), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), William Harper (St Piran), Cameron Jeffers (St Piran), Oli Maxwell (St Piran), Michael Fitzgerald (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy) & Wilfried Canales (VC Toucy) and 6 riders in pursuit, they were Roger Aiken (Banbridge CC), Eoin O’Connell (Blarney CC), Cathal Purcell (Panduit Carrick Wheelers CC), Jody Wright (Phoenix CC), Matthew Garthwaite (Rhino Velo Race Team) & Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles).
The front groups merged to form a 20 man lead group. They were Gareth McKee (Banbridge CC), Roger Aiken (Banbridge CC), David Montgomery (Bicycle Design Centre), Eoin O’Connell (Blarney CC), Christopher Reilly (Cycling Leinster), Cian Delaney (Cycling Leinster), Conn McDunphy (Lucan County Dublin), Cathal Purcell (Panduit Carrick Wheelers CC), Jody Wright (Phoenix CC), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Matthew Garthwaite (Rhino Velo Race Team), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), William Harper (St Piran), Cameron Jeffers (St Piran), Oli Maxwell (St Piran), Michael Fitzgerald (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles), Cian Sutcliffe (Team Gerard-DHL), Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy) & Wilfried Canales (VC Toucy). 4 chasers made contact with the lead group, they were Antoine Le Corre (UCD Cycling Club), John Buller (Banbridge CC), Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster) & Gareth O’Neill (Newry Wheelers)
The main field then stalled and the lead increased to 1 minute 35 seconds for the 24 leaders.
The lead group was whittled down to 9 riders Gareth McKee (Banbridge CC), John Buller (Banbridge CC), Eoin O’Connell (Blarney CC), Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster), Conn McDunphy (Lucan County Dublin), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), William Harper (St Piran), Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles) & Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy). They were finally caught with 2km to go, and Matteo Cigala (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) winning the bunch sprint.
Joe Evans (St Piran) retained his overall lead to win the 2018 race.
7th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton pass through Banbridge during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Matteo Cigala, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, right, celebrates as he wins Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Matteo Cigala, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, right, celebrates as he wins Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Neil O’Brien, Victus Energy, with second place on the stage Mark Heaney, Carn Wheelers Derry, stage winner Matteo Cigala, Team Vincer Caremark Pactimo, third place on the stage Siim Kiskonen, VC Toucy, and Aaron Wallace, Race Director on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Neil O’Brien, Victus Energy, with race winner Joe Evans, Saint Piran, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Cameron Jeffers, Saint Piran, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Matteo Cigala, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, right, approaches the finish line to take victory on Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Gary Donaldson, Team Tyrone, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Race leader overall Joe Evans, Saint Piran, leads Adam Armstrong, Team Caldwell Cycles, during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Cameron Jeffers, Saint Piran, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Race leader overall Joe Evans, Saint Piran, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Marc Heaney, Carn Wheelers Derry, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Simon Ryan, Strata3-VeloRevolution, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Marc Potts, Donegal Bay CC, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Gareth McKee, Banbridge CC, leads the chasing group during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Neil O’Brien, Victus Energy, in pink, cheers on the riders during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Cameron Jeffers, Saint Piran, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
7th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, in action during Stage 3 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
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McLaughlin Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Banbridge with 97.7 miles to cover. By the time the race reached 18 miles covered 17 riders had a 45 second lead group. The group consisted of Antoine Le Corre (UCD Cycling Club), John Buller (Banbridge CC), Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster), Conor Kissane (Killarney Cycling Club), Ben Joughin (Newry Wheelers), Mark McKinley (Newry Wheelers), Jody Wright (Phoenix CC), Donal Shearer (Phoenix CC), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Cian Keogh (Powerhouse Sport), Philip Lavery (Strata3-VeloRevolution), James Davenport (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Angus Fyffe (Team Caldwell Cycles ), Sean Moore (Team Gerard-DHL), Conor Hennebry (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) & Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy).
When the race reached the 5th KOH at Spelga Dam 3 riders attacked from the lead group. They were Joe Evans (St Piran), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) & Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy). At this point race leader Conn McDunphy (Lucan County Dublin) attacked out of the main field in pursuit of the leaders. He closed the gap to 33 seconds, but never got any closer than this, and would eventually loss over 4 minutes.
After Spelga Dam a group of 6 riders moved clear. They were Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster), Joe Evans (St Piran), Oli Maxwell (St Piran), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy) & Scott Auld (VC Toucy).
Mark Dowling (Cycling Leinster) then attacked on the final KOH and built up a lead of over 1 minute 30 seconds, before finally being caught with approx. 7 miles to go by 8 chasers. They were Liam Holohan (Rhino Velo Race Team), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), Joe Evans (St Piran), Oli Maxwell (St Piran), Conor Hennebry (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Wilfried Canales (VC Toucy) & Scott Auld (VC Toucy). At this point the race leader was over 4 minutes down.
3 riders then attacked from the lead group. They are Liam Holohan (Rhino Velo Race Team), Joe Evans (St Piran) & Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo). They increased their lead to over 1 minute and stayed away until the finish, with Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) winning in a photo finish from Liam Holohan (Rhino Velo Race Team).
The new race leader is Joe Evans (St Piran).
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 2 is Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport).
The stage tomorrow starts at Belmont Hotel, Banbridge (09.45 am) and finishing at Newry Road, Banbridge (12.30pm), and this 71.7 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
6th of May, 2018; Race leader Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton ascends the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Raymond Cullen, Panduit Carrick Wheelers CC, leads the peloton during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the peloton during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Mark Dowling, Cycling Leinster, leads the breakaway during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the breakway ascends the category one climb of Slieve Croob during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Liam Holohan, Rhino Velo Racing Team, left, and Ronan McLaughlin, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, sprint for the win at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Ronan McLaughlin, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, right, awaits confirmation of the result of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the breakaway group on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Donal Shearer, Phoenix CC, leads the breakway on the category one climb of Slieve Croob during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, approaches the summit of the category one climb of Windy Gap during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as riders approach the summit of the category one climb of Windy Gap during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Mark Dowling, Cycling Leinster, in action during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Ronan McLaughlin, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, and Liam Holohan, Rhino Velo Race Team, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Neil O’Brien, Victus, with race leader Joe Evans, Saint Piran, and Garry Nugent, Event Director, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; William Harper, Saint Piran, leads a group of riders on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; A general view of the action on the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
6th of May, 2018; Third place on the stage Joe Evans, Saint Piran, stage winner Ronan McLaughlin, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, and second place on the stage Liam Holohan, Rhino Velo Race Team, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 2 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
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McDunphy Wins Stage 1 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started this year in Banbridge, a group of 26 riders moved clear within the first few miles and by the time the race reached 8 miles covered the gap was 1 minute to the main field. The race averaged 30mph for the first hour. The 26 leaders were Antoine Le Corre (UCD Cycling Club), John Buller (Banbridge CC), Kevin McKinney (Banbridge CC), Mark Shannon (Burren CC), Charles Prendergast (Burren CC), Conn McDunphy (Lucan County Dublin), Ben Joughin (Newry Wheelers), Lindsay Watson (Powerhouse Sport), Lee Masters (Powerhouse Sport), Joe Evans (St Piran), William Harper (St Piran), Cameron Jeffers (St Piran), Oli Maxwell (St Piran), Philip Lavery (Strata3-VeloRevolution), James Davenport (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Stephen Murray (Strata3-VeloRevolution), Dillon Corkery (Team Gerard-DHL), Cian Sutcliffe (Team Gerard-DHL), Toni Ballester Llobera (Team Sportactive Racing), Matteo Cigala (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Conor Hennebry (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Craig Rea (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo), Jordan Levasseur (VC Toucy), Wilfried Canales (VC Toucy), Jake Gray (VC Toucy) & Scott Auld (VC Toucy).
By the time the race reached Antrim, with 30 miles covered, the 26 leaders had over 2 minutes lead, but the race behind had split into numerous groups.
At the second KOH of the day at Randalstown with 40 miles covered. The lead group was almost 4 minutes over the next group with the main field at 6 minutes.
With 60 miles of racing covered a group of 17 riders formed behind the leaders and were over 2 minutes 30 seconds behind and consisted of Gareth McKee (Banbridge CC), Roger Aiken (Banbridge CC), Paul Kennedy (Blarney CC), Jarleth Hassett (Burren CC), Darragh McCarter (Donegal Bay CC), Des Woods (Newry Wheelers), Conor McCann (Newry Wheelers), Greg Swinand (PanetX Carnac), Donal Shearer (Phoenix CC), Liam Holohan (Rhino Velo Race Team), Matthew Garthwaite (Rhino Velo Race Team), Kirk Vickers (Rhino Velo Race Team), Oliver Hayward (Rhino Velo Race Team), Jake Alderman (St Piran), Darnell Moore (Team Caldwell Cycles ), Ronan McLaughlin (Team Viner Caremark Pactimo) & Siim Kiskonen (VC Toucy). Another group of 20 riders at over 3 minutes 30 seconds and the main field at over 7 minutes.
William Harper (St Piran) attacked out of the lead group and built up a lead of 45 seconds before being caught.
There were various attacks from the main group, until McDunphy finally got away and stayed away until the finish.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 1 is Cameron Jeffers (St Piran).
The stage tomorrow starts at Belmont Hotel, Banbridge (09.45 am) and finishing at Newry Road, Banbridge (1.30pm), and with the race going through the Mournes this 97.7 mile stage is another tough stage with 7 climbs on route.
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, celebrates victory at the finish of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Neil O’Brien, Victus, with stage winner and race leader Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton passes throughTandragee during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, leads the breakway during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton passes through Tandragee during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton passes through Randalstown during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to take victory on Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conn McDunphy, Lucan County Dublin, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Matteo Cigala, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, crosses the finish line to take second on Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Matteo Cigala, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, crosses the finish line to take second place on Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Donal Shearer, Phoenix CC, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the peloton as the race passes through Banbridge during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the peloton as the race passes through Portadown during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the peloton as the race passes through Banbridge during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Conor Hennebry, Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; William Harper, Saint Piran, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Dillon Corkery, Team Gerard-DHL, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Jake Gray, VC Toucy, in action during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; A general view of the action as the peloton passes through Tandragee during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Ben Joughin, Newry Wheelers, leads the breakaway during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Greg Swinand, PlanetX Carnac, leads as the peloton passes through Tandragee during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
5th of May, 2018; Lindsay Watson, Powerhouse Sport, leads the breakaway during Stage 1 of the Victus Tour of Ulster. Banbridge, Co. Down. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
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‘Banbridge base for Tour of Ulster’
The prestigious Tour of Ulster Cycling race, sponsored this year by Victus Energy will be based Banbridge town this year.
One of Ireland’s longest established races, the Victus Tour of Ulster is attracting the top Irish elite riders and teams including Strata3-VeloRevolution, Team Caldwell Cycles & Team Viner Caremark Pactimo, also the UK’s premier teams, Holdsworth Pro Racing, Rhino Velo Race Team & St. Pirian and French team VC Toucy. Facing them will include local riders from Banbridge CC, West Down Wheelers & Dromara CC among many other Ulster riders and teams.
This year’s race see’s the cyclist starting and finishing all three stages on the Newry Road in Banbridge during the 2018 May Bank Holiday weekend.
Stage 1, on Saturday 5th May, departs at 11:45am from Belmont Hotel and follows a 112-mile circuit taking in the beautiful surroundings around Lough Neagh. The 130 riders will be going through Donaghcloney, Magheralin, Moira, Loanends, Antrim, Randalstown, Toome, Ballyronan, Ballinderry, Coagh, Stewartstown, Clonoe, Maghery, The Birches, Portadown, Tandragee, Scarva, Loughbrickland, Rathfriland, Annaclone before finishing back on the Newry Road in Banbridge at approx. 3:45pm
Stage 2 action begins at 9:45am, taking in 98 gruelling miles around the scenic Mourne Mountains. The riders will take in Donaghcloney, Dromore, Annahilt, Ballynahinch, Spa, Clonvaraghan, Moneyslane, Rathfriland, Hilltown, Bryansford, Castlewellan, Leitrim, Finnis, Dromara, Kinallen, Katesbridge and Annaclone before finishing back on the Newry Road in Banbridge at approx. 1:30pm.
Bank Holiday Monday 7th May sees the cyclists rolling out at 9.45 and bringing the action to a close with seven laps of a 10-mile circuit.
The circuit itself starts on the Ballygowan Road and takes left at the crossroads heading for Loughbrickland before making its way back to Banbridge for what is sure to be an exciting finish, once again on the Newry Road. Each lap will pass through Banbridge town centre approximately every 20-25 minutes, with the stage expected to finish at 12:40pm
For full race details, check out www.tourofulster.com for more details on the route and riders or why not follow us on Twitter @TourUlster / Facebook Victus Tour of Ulster for regular updates.
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This May Bank Holiday weekend see’s the return of the Tour of Ulster under new sponsorship from Victus Energy. The 2018 Victus Tour of Ulster is due to welcome some of Ireland’s finest cyclists into the town of Banbridge in Co. Down to relive their ‘fight for pink’, with the race leader being awarded with the covet Pink Jersey.
The Victus Tour of Ulster is one of Ireland’s longest established races. Established in 1957, the race is attracting elite riders from across Ireland & the UK.
Neil O’Brien, chairman of the host company, Victus Renewable Energy said he is delighted to be involved with the ‘Victus Tour of Ulster’.
“We are delighted to take this opportunity to show our commitment to the people of Northern Ireland and to begin a long-term relationship with Ireland’s most famous cycling race.”
Event Organiser Garry Nugent said he is delighted to welcome on board Victus Renewable Energy, the new title sponsor of this year’s Victus Tour of Ulster.
“It is great to secure sponsorship from such a committed company. I am also delighted to base the Victus Tour of Ulster in the town of Banbridge for this year’s event. Banbridge and the surrounding area has a rich history in cycling and has produced numerous cyclists of the highest quality over the years. This year’s course is extremely difficult and will challenge any fitting winner. I have both trained and raced on a lot of the roads used in this year’s race and know first hand how tough and deceiving they can be.”
For full race details, check out www.tourofulster.com for more details on the route and riders or why not follow us on Twitter @TourUlster / Facebook Victus Tour of Ulster for regular updates.
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Ryan Wins Stage 3 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Moy with 75.8 miles to cover over 7 laps of a 10 mile circuit. Shortly after the start 9 riders moved clear, they were Mark O’Callaghan (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Anthony Walsh (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Darnell Moore (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Chris McGlinchey (Cycling Ulster), Lindsay Watson (Cycling Ulster), David McFall (Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club), Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan), David Watson (The Bike House CC) and Ian Richardson (UCD Cycling Club).
Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan) who was sitting in 2nd place overall was in the lead group and their advantage increased to 56 seconds after 20 miles covered, putting McCarthy (Team Monaghan) the virtual race leader on the road. At this point Ian Richardson (UCD Cycling Club) sat up from the lead group to go back to the main field to assist the chase with his team mate and race leader Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club).
The 8 leaders increased their lead to over 1 minute after 28 miles covered, but then the main field started to chase hard.
After 40 miles covered David McFall (Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club) got dropped from the lead group, and at this point the lead was 39 seconds.
The main field then stalled and the lead increased back to 59 seconds for the 7 leaders.
For the next 20 miles the gradually dropped until the leaders were caught with 8 miles to go
14 riders moved clear whuch included 2nd overall again Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan). The rest of the group were Matteo Cigala (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Conor McCann (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Marc Potts (Cycling Ulster), Craig Rea (Phoenix CC), Conn McDunphy (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Mark Dowling (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), James Davenport (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Michael Fitzgerald (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), David Brody (Team iTAP), Keith Fox (Team Planet X Carnac), Toni Ballester Llobera (Team Sportactive Racing) andLewis Ferguson (The Bike House CC). the maximum advantage they got was 14 seconds, Kevin McKinney (CCT) & Robin Kelly (Waterford Racing Club) also joined the lead group.
But the race came together with 2km to go, and Simon Ryan (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team won the bunch sprint to take the final stage.
Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) retained his overall lead to win the 2017 race.
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata Velo Revolution, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata Velo Revolution, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Winner of the race overall, Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, celebrates on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, pictured at the start of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, pictured at the start of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Ian Richardson, UCD Cycling Club, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, pictured at the start of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata Velo Revolution, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, pictured at the start of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Mark O’Callaghan, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Anthony Walsh, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the action during
Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; UCD Cycling Club set the tempo at the head of the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Robert Jon McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Robert Jon McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Anthony Walsh, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, right, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, right, leads a breakaway group of ruders during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Conn McDunphy, Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club, leads a breakaway group of riders during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata Velo Revolution, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the action as the riders cross the start/finish line during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Mark O’Callaghan, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Anthony Walsh, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; David Watson, The Bike House CC, leads the breakaway during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Michael Fitzgerald, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, in action during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the final sprint on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Simon Ryan, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, celebrates as he takes victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; A general view of the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Third on stage, Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, with Neil O’Brien, AmberGreen Energy, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Matteo Cigala, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, with Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Stage Winner Simon Ryan, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, centre, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Second on stage, Matteo Cigala, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, left, with stage winner Simon Ryan, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, centre, and Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, right, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Best-placed Young Rider Overall Darragh O’Mahony, Waterford Racing Club, left, with Garry Nugent, Race Director, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Winner of the Points Classification, Mark Dowling, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, left, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Winner of the Powerhouse Sport Mountains Classification, Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, left, with Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Second overall Robert Jon McCarthy, Team Monaghan, left, with winner overall Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, centre, and third overall Darragh O’Mahony, Waterford Racing Club, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2017; Best-placed Team on the General Classification UCD Cycling Club on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
Morton Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Moy with 90.8 miles to cover. By the time the race reached the 1st KOH of the day at 7.7 miles covered a 5 man group had a 19 second lead over the main field. The group consisted of Marc Potts (Cycling Ulster), Lindsay Watson (Cycling Ulster), James Davenport (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Adam Stenson (TEAM BIKEWORX Celbridge) & Cian O’Reilly (UCD Cycling Club).
When the race reached the 2nd KOH at Newry the leaders had being joined by more riders and had a 23 second lead over the main field. The 9 man group consisted of Marc Potts (Cycling Ulster), Lindsay Watson (Cycling Ulster), Gareth McKee (Newry Wheelers CC), Mark Dowling (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), James Davenport (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Adam Stenson (TEAM BIKEWORX Celbridge), Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan), Cian O’Reilly (UCD Cycling Club) & Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club).
The 9 leaders stayed away until the 4th KOH of the day at Spelga, at this point the race blew completely apart.
After the descent Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan) & Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) attacked and this move was to stay away until the end of the stage. They were being chased by Marc Potts (Cycling Ulster) & Chris McGlinchey (Cycling Ulster) who were 28 seconds behind, with 50 seconds back to the remains of the main field.
Eventually a 19 man chase group formed behind the 2 leaders after the 2 chasers were absorbed. This group consisted of the Ronan McLaughlin (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Seán Lacey (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Mark O’Callaghan (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Darnell Moore (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Conor McCann (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Craig McAuley (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Kevin McKinney (CCT), Liam Dolan (Cuchulainn CC), Chris McGlinchey (Cycling Ulster), Des Woods (Newry Wheelers CC), Ben Joughin (Newry Wheelers CC), Gary Donaldson (Omagh Wheelers Cycling Club), Craig Rea (Phoenix CC), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Mark Dowling (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Adam Stenson (TEAM BIKEWORX Celbridge), Keith Finn (Team Planet X Carnac), Cian O’Reilly (UCD Cycling Club) & Louis Carnec (UCD Cycling Club).
The 2 leaders lead stretched to over 2 minutes, but Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) had a rear wheel puncture with just over 18km to go. Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan) waited for Morton after his puncture and the 2 riders stayed together until the finish where Morton outsprinted McCarthy to take the stage win.
Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) is now the new race leader.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 2 is Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club).
The stage tomorrow starts at The Square, Moy (09.50 am) and finishing at The Square, Moy (12.40pm), this 70.6 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
30th of April, 2017; A general view of the action as the peloton pass through Armagh during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; A general view of the action as the peloton ascend the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; A genral view of the action as the peloton ascends the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, celebrates as he takes victory at the finish of Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Stage winner and Race Leader Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, left, on the awards podium with Neil O’Brien, AmberGreen Energy, at the finish of Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads the breakway group during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cyclng Club, leads breakaway companion Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Marc Potts, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads breakaway companion Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads breakaway companion Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; A general view of the action as the peloton approach Newry, County Down, during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; A general view of the action as the peloton leave Moy to start Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Stage Winner Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, left, in conversation with Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, after the finish of Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; David Watson, The Bike House CC, calls for support from his team car during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Javan Nulty, North Down CC, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Javan Nulty, North Down CC, at the finish of Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Race Leader Darragh O’Mahoney, Waterford Racing Club, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster 2017
O’Mahony Wins Stage 1 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started this year in the in Moy, Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan) was the first attacker, but was caught soon after. After a flurry of attacks a of 9 man lead group established a 15 second lead by the time the race entered Cookstown with 15 miles covered. They were Matteo Cigala (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Ronan McLaughlin (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Anthony Walsh (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Jamie Blanchfield (Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club), Marc Potts (Cycling Ulster), Mark Dowling (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Adam Stenson (TEAM BIKEWORX Celbridge), Robert Jon McCarthy (Team Monaghan) and Ian Richardson (UCD Cycling Club).
By the time 19 miles were covered, the race was all together.
Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) was the next to attack the main field with 8 riders in pursuit. They were Sean Yelverton (Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club), Angus Fyffe (Cycling Ulster), Lindsay Watson (Cycling Ulster), Craig Rea (Phoenix CC), Conn McDunphy (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), James Davenport (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team) and Cian O’Reilly (UCD Cycling Club).
By the time the race reached the 1st KOH of the day at 24 miles covered the 9 leaders had come together.
By the 4th KOH of the day with 54 miles covered the 9 leaders had over a 1 minute lead, but the main field behind were starting to split under the pressure being applied.
Cian O’Reilly (UCD Cycling Club) and Sean Yelverton (Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club) were dropped from the lead group on the climb.
Conn McDunphy (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club) then attacked out of the lead group and his lead grew to 35 seconds, but behind the 6 chaser had being joined by 15 riders to forma 21 man chase group. The consisted of Matteo Cigala (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Seán Lacey (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Liam Dolan (Cuchulainn CC), Angus Fyffe (Cycling Ulster), Lindsay Watson (Cycling Ulster), Jude Sands (Newry Wheelers CC), Javan Nulty (North Down CC), Craig Rea (Phoenix CC), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), James Davenport (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Simon Ryan (Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team), Toni Ballester Llobera (Team Sportactive Racing), Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club), Louis Carnec (UCD Cycling Club), Shane Power (Waterford Racing Club), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Mark O’Callaghan (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Darnell Moore (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Jamie Blanchfield (Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club), Chris McGlinchey (Cycling Ulster), David Watson (The Bike House CC) and Darragh O’Mahony (Waterford Racing Club).
But with 15 miles to go 6 riders caught the lone leader. Matteo Cigala (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Seán Lacey (Aqua Blue Sport Academy), Chris McGlinchey (Cycling Ulster), Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club), Eoin Morton (UCD Cycling Club) and Darragh O’Mahony (Waterford Racing Club).
This was to be the race winning move with Darragh O’Mahony (Waterford Racing Club) taking the stage.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 1 is Dermot Trulock (Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club).
The stage tomorrow starts at The Square, Moy (09.45 am) and finishing at The Square, Moy (1.30pm), and with the race going through the Mournes this 91.7 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
29th of April, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, celebrates with the prize winners on the awards podium after Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Craig McAuley, Caldwell Cycles Omagh, leads the peloton during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Ian Richardson, UCD Cycling Club, leads a breakaway group during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; James Davenport, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Conn McDunphy, Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Conn McDunphy, Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Sean Lacey, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; A general view of the action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Ronan McLaughlin, Aqua Blue Sport Academy, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Angus Fyffe, Cycling Ulster, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Robert McCarthy, Team Monaghan, leads the peloton during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Darragh O’Mahoney, Waterford Racing Club, centre, receives the Stage Winner’s jersey from Neil O’Brien, AmberGreen Energy, left, and Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, right, on the awards podium on Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Matteo Cigala, Aqua Blue Sport Academ, centre, receives the award for second place from Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, right, on the awards podium on Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Christopher McGlinchey, Cycling Ulster, receives the award for third place from Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Darragh O’Mahoney, Waterford Racing Club, dons the pink jersey of Race Leader after winning Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Stage winner Darragh O’Mahoney, Waterford Racing Club, with Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Matteo Cigala, Aqua Blue Sports Academy, centre, recieves the green jersey of Points Leader from Neil O’Brien, AmberGreen Energy, left, and Garry Nugent, Race Director, right, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Dermot Trulock, Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club, receives the blue jersey of King of the Mountains from Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Conn McDunphy, Stagg Cycles Lucan Cycling Road Club, receives the red jersey of best placed Young Rider from Neil O’Brien, AmberGreen Energy, left, and Paula Nugent, Tour of Ulster, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; A view of the prizewinners on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Race Leader Darragh O’Mahoney with his Waterford Racing Club teammates after the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Eoin Morton, UCD Cycling Club, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Sean Yelverton, Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Darragh O’Mahoney, Waterford Racing Club, on the awards podium after the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; Mark Dowling, Strata3-Velorevolution Cycling Team, right, leads a breakaway group during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
29th of April, 2017; A breakaway group recieve an update from the time keepers during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
This May Bank Holiday weekend see’s the return of the ‘AmberGreen Tour of Ulster’ to the village of Moy in County Tyrone which will host the start and finish of all 3 stages, from 29th April to 1st May 2017.
The AmberGreen Tour of Ulster is one of Ireland’s longest established races.
Established in 1957, the race is attracting elite riders from across Ireland & the UK.
Neil O’Brien, Chairman of the host company, AmberGreen, said he is delighted to be involved with the ‘AmberGreen Tour of Ulster’ following the success of last year’s event.
“We are delighted to take this opportunity to show our commitment to the people of Northern Ireland and to begin a long-term relationship with Ireland’s most famous cycling race.
Garry Nugent, Event Director, said that he is thrilled to see the return of the 2017 AmberGreen Tour of Ulster to the Moy and welcomes on board new sponsorship for the classified jerseys from, JMW Farms for the Points Jersey, Powerhouse Sports for the KOH Jersey and Moy Auto Services for the Young Rider Jersey.
The first stage of this year’s AmberGreen Tour of Ulster departs from the Moy in County Tyrone at Midday, covering over 90 miles and 6 categorised climbs. The race makes its way through the rolling roads of Stewartstown and Cookstown before the first KOH of the day at Pomeroy and then on to Ballygawley with another Category 3 climb on the way. Turning off the main Ballygawley-Omagh road, the race heads towards the first Category 1 climb at Sion Finn Mountain – a 4 mile pull to the summit. It’s a fast descent from here into Fivemiletown, Clogher and Augher before reaching Aughnacloy. The next Categorised climb is a Category 2 at Rehargy Road, a 3 mile long drag to the top. Stiloga Road is the final Category 2 climb of Stage 1 and ramps up very steeply from the main road at 85 miles in. The riders will pass through Benburb and Blackwatertown, finish back in the Square in the Moy at around 3pm.
Stage 2 departs at the earlier time of 10am for almost 100 miles heading South towards Armagh and Newry taking in the first 2 Categorised climbs of a total of 6 for the day before the 25 mile mark at Newry. In Newry, we follow out to Hilltown, riders will take on the first Category 1 climb of the day at Spelga – a 2.1 mile long climb to the top before descending back towards Hilltown. The riders will then make their way to Rathfriland and Banbridge and meander the way around the County Down countryside. The final Categorised climb of the day is at 80 miles just after Tandragee, after which it will be a fast run into the finish in the Moy for around 1.15pm.
Stage 3 departs at the earlier time of 10am and is a 10 mile circuit covered 7 times. The circuit itself starts along the Gorestown Road, and takes a left onto the B130 Derryfubble Road making its way to Benburb. The race then takes a left onto the Confeacle Road running through Blackwatertown and back onto the A29 on heading into the Moy. The KOH will be in the village each time but not on the finish line.
For full race details, check out www.tourofulster.com for more details on the route and riders or why not follow us on Twitter @AGETourOfUlster / Facebook AmberGreen Tour of Ulster for regular updates.
Fyffe Wins Stage 1 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started this year in the in Moy, and after a flurry of attacks and 3 KOH climbs the race was all together as they reach the Cat 1 climb outside Fintona. The race split on the climb with 3 leaders going clear Mark Dowling (Asea Wheelworx), Eoin Morton (UCD FitzCycles) & Seán Lacey (Team Aquablue) going clear and chased by 6 riders at 18 seconds Christopher McGlinchey (Ballymoney CC Biesty’s Centra), Craig McAuley (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Ronan McLaughlin (Foyle Racing Team), Ryan Reilly (Foyle Racing Team), Darnell Moore (Caldwell Cycles Omagh) & Conor Hennebry (Team Aquablue) and a further 2 chasers at 30 seconds are Marcus Christie (Omagh Wheelers CC) & Angus Fyffe (Omagh Wheelers CC) with the main field at 55 seconds.
After 66 miles of racing the front 3 groups merged and stayed together until the second last climb 78 miles and 7 riders went clear Mark Dowling (Asea Wheelworx), Christopher McGlinchey (Ballymoney CC Biesty’s Centra), Craig McAuley (Caldwell Cycles Omagh), Angus Fyffe (Omagh Wheelers CC), Conor Hennebry (Team Aquablue), Seán Lacey (Team Aquablue) & Eoin Morton (UCD FitzCycles).
This group worked well together until 500 metres to go when Eoin Morton (UCD FitzCycles) attacked but was caught in the final few metres and Angus Fyffe (Omagh Wheelers CC) outsprinted the rest of the group to win the stage and take the first leaders jersey.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 1 is Mark Dowling (Asea Wheelworx).
The stage tomorrow starts at The Square, Moy (09.45 am) and finishing at The Square, Moy (1.30pm), and with the race going through the Mournes this 93.5 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
30th of April, 2016; Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates winning Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; From left to right, second on stage, Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, stage winner, Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, and third on stage, Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, centre, and Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, right, lead the breakaway during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, left, with Neil O’Brien, Company Chairman, AmberGreen Energy, on the awards podium after Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, leads breakaway companion Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Mark Reilly, Asea Wheelworx, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Mark Dowling, Asea Wheelworx, in action during Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; From left to right, wearing the Campbell Cairns jersey for best-placed U23 rider overall, Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, leader of the Powerhouse Sport Mountains Competition, Mark Dowling, Asea Wheelworx, stage winner and loverall race leader, Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, and wearing the SDS jersey for leader of the Points Competition, Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Paula Nugent, left, with third placed rider on the stage Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, on the awards podium at the finish of Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
30th of April, 2016; Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates on the awards podium after winning Stage 1 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
Richardson Wins Stage 2 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Moy with 96.2 miles to cover. By the time the race reached the first KOH of the day at 9.6 miles covered a 16-man group had a 35 second lead over the main field. The group consisted of Mark Dowling (Asea Wheelworx), Bryan McCrystal (Asea Wheelworx), Christopher McGlinchey (Ballymoney CC Biesty’s Centra), James Curry (Banbridge Cycling Club), Gareth McKee (Banbridge Cycling Club), Lindsay Watson (Banbridge Cycling Club), Niall O’Gorman (Belfast Select), Joseph McCrory (Carn Wheelers), John Clarke (Cycling Leinster), Ryan Reilly (Foyle Racing Team), David Watson (North Down CC), David McFall (Omagh Wheelers CC), Seán Lacey (Team Aquablue), Sean McKenna (Team Aquablue), Ian Richardson (UCD FitzCycles) & Roger Aiken (Dunboyne Cycling Club). This group was to stay away until the finish.
Over the 1st climb at Spelga with 40.1 miles covered the lead group split, but regrouped on the descent with the exception of David McFall (Omagh Wheelers CC), the main field was a further 2 minutes back, but by the time the race reached the 5th KOH of the day the main field was over 5 minutes back and out of contention.
With 60 miles cover Christopher McGlinchey (Ballymoney CC Biesty’s Centra) punctured out of the lead group but quickly rejoined. With 70 miles covered Bryan McCrystal (Asea Wheelworx) also punctured out of the lead group, but he also quickly rejoined.
With 5km to go Ian Richardson (UCD FitzCycles) attached and held off the remainder of the group to take the stage win.
Conor Hennebry (Team Aquablue) finished 2nd on the stage and is now the new race leader.
The leader of the King of the Hills competition after day 2 is Gareth McKee (Banbridge Cycling Club).
The stage tomorrow starts at The Square, Moy (09.45 am) and finishing at The Square, Moy (12.40pm), this 71.5 mile stage is another tough stage with 6 climbs on route.
1st of May, 2016; A general view of the action as the breakway group ascend the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; A general view of the peloton on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, right, leads the breakaway during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Ian Richardson, UCD FitzCycles, in action during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Bryan McCrystal, Asea Wheelworx, left, and Lindsay Watson, Banbridge Cycling Club, right, lead the breakaway during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, right, leads the breakaway during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Ian Richardson, UCD FitzCycles celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Ian Richardson, UCD FitzCycles, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Ian Richardson, UCD FitzCycles, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Ian Richardson, UCD FitzCycles, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; Bryan McCrystal, Asea Wheelworx, leads the breakaway during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; xxx, Caldwell Cycles Omagh, on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; From left to right, Sean Lacey, Team Aquablue, wearing the SDS Points Competition jersey, Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, leader of the Campbell Cairns U23 Rider Overall, Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, Race Leader, Iam Richardson, UCD FitzCycles, Stage Winner, and Gareth McKee, Banbridge Cycling Club, leader of the Powerhouse Sport Mountains Competition, on the awards podium after Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
1st of May, 2016; A general view of the peloton on the ascent of the category one climb of Spelga Dam during Stage 2 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
Christie Wins Stage 3 of Tour of Ulster
The Tour of Ulster started today in the Moy with 75.8 miles to cover over 7 laps of a 10 mile circuit. Shortly after the start Eoin Morton (UCD FitzCycles), Ronan McLaughlin (Foyle Racing Team) & Marcus Christie (Omagh Wheelers CC) attacked and quickly opened up a gap. They were joined by Sean Noon (Foyle Racing Team), Angus Fyffe (Omagh Wheelers CC) after 32 miles covered and this was to prove to be the decisive move that would stay away until the finish. The gap never went above 30 seconds.
Marcus Christie (Omagh Wheelers CC) attacked in the last km to hold off the lead group and take the stage.
Eoin Morton (UCD FitzCycles) claimed first place on all 6 KOH primes to take the KOH competition from Gareth McKee (Banbridge Cycling Club) the overnight leader.
Conor Hennebry (Team Aquablue) retained his overall lead to win the 2016 race.
2nd of May, 2016; Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to take vicotry on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to take vicotry on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to take vicotry on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; A general view of the action as the peloton approach Moy on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; From left to right, Sean Lacey, Team Aquablue, second overall, with teammate and overall race winner Conor Hennebry, and third overall Mark Dowling, Asea Wheelworx, on the awards podium after Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Overall race winner Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, with the AmberGreen Tour of Ulster trophy after Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, right, leads the peloton during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; A general view of the peloton as the riders await the start of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; A general view of the peloton as the riders roll out to start Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Ronan McLaughlin, Foyle Racing Team, leads Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, and Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Christopher McGlinchey, Ballymoney CC, right, leads race leader Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, in pink, on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; A general view of the action as the peloton approach Moy on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Greg Swinand, PANDUIT Tipperary, leads the peloton on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, leads Ronan McLaughlin, Foyle Racing Team, and Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, leads Ronan McLaughlin, Foyle Racing Team, on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Matteo Cigala, Team Aquablue, leads the peloton on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, leads the breakaway on the approach to Moy during Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, celebrates as he crosses the finish line to take victory on Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Stage winner Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, right, celebrates with teammates Angus Fyffe, David McFall, and Marc Potts, at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Stage winner Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, right, pictured at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Sean Lacey, Team Aquablue, left, with teammate Sean McKenna at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; Overall race winner Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, in pink, pictured with teammates and support staff at the finish of Stage 3 of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster
2nd of May, 2016; From left, winner of the Powerhouse Sport Mountains Competition, Eoin Morton, UCD FitzCycles, winner of Stage 3, Marcus Christie, Omagh Wheelers CC, winner of the SDS Points Competition, Angus Fyffe, Omagh Wheelers CC, second overall, Sean Lacey, Team Aquablue, race winner overall, Conor Hennebry, Team Aquablue, third overall, Mark Dowling, Asea Wheelworx, winner of the Campbell Cairns best-placed U23 rider overall, Christopher McGlinchey, and team prize winners, Matteo Cigala and Sean McKenna, Team Aquablue, on the final awards podium of the AmberGreen Energy Tour of Ulster. Moy, Co. Tyrone. Picture credit: Stephen McMahon / Tour of Ulster