Bann Wheelers riders get off to a good start

FOUR Bann Wheelers riders competed in the Phoenix Grand Prix last Sunday, with Gary Kendall, Robert Kennedy and Bryan McKinney riding in the men's senior event and Kay Hack participating in the women's event.

The men’s race came down to a bunch sprint with Gary Kendall producing a fast finish to take ninth place.

Bryan Mc Kinney also produced a fantastic ride in his first open race, finishing in the first half of the lead group, Robert Kennedy also finished in this lead group.

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Kay Hack competed well in the women’s race and claimed a top 10 finish.

The Bann Wheelers Cycling Club would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Bobby Kane of Ballymoney Cycling Club for his victory at the Phoenix GP.

Club training runs

The club’s weekly training run meets at the Strand Service Station on the Strand Road in Coleraine on Saturday’s and Sunday’s at 9am, weather permitting.

Two training groups will cycle approximately 50 miles, the first group will average approximately 18-19 MPH, with the second group averaging 16-17 MPH.

The club would welcome anyone who would like to come along and highlight that the rider can turn off to shorten the distance if they wish.