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2012


News 2012

 


Errigal Cycling Club Host their first reliability trial : 4th March 2012

The event will commence at Letterkenny Community Centre, Pearse Rd, Letterkenny. Sign on is from 9.15am and the entry fee is €10. Anyone hoping to attend must have in their possession their 2012 Cycling Ireland License - (No license - No start) Groups will be rolling out at 10am sharp.  The event itself will have two distances 133km and 70km.

...for more information; submitted 24/2/12


Cycle4haiti 5th & 6th May 2012

This charity has been running since 2010 to raise funds for the Soul of Haiti Foundation. From 40 cyclists in the first year the plan is taking on board 500 cyclists in 2012 with three starting points around Ireland : Dublin, Sligo and Cashel. The three pelotons will converge in Athlone on the 5th May. The following morning, all 500 participants will set off together and a few hours later, cruise into Eyre Square in time for a night of celebration in Galway.

…for more info; submitted 20/02/2012


Cycling Legend Sean Kelly Leads the Way for Heart & Stroke Charity!cycling holidays

One of the finest classic cyclists of all time, Sean Kelly has pledged his commitment to the fight against heart disease and stroke by agreeing to lead the West of Ireland’s biggest charity cycle, the Croí ‘Tour de Lough Corrib’ which will take place on April 29th next year. ...read more

click into www.croi.ie ; click here to sign up to Croí ‘Tour de Lough Corrib’, on 29/04/2012.

submitted on 12/02/2012 ; Pictured in Sean Kelly’s hometown of Carrick-on-Suir

The Gortin Gold Rush Inaugural Charity - St Patricks Day Saturday 17th March 2012

In aid of Gortin GAC and the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children.

There are 3 cycles for all abilities;

  • 60 Mile Cycle - Registration 8:00am/Start 9:00am
  • 30 Mile Cycle - Registration 9:00am/Start 10:00am
  • 10 Mile Child/Fun Cycle - Registration 11:00am/Start 12:00am

Registration Night - 7pm Friday 10th February (Registration also available on morning of event)

...For more information; submitted 08/02/2012


Donal Crowley Memorial 2012 : Sunday 19th February 2012SportActive_Cycling_and_leisure_holidays_sean_kelly

This event has gone from strength to strength each year and it will be attended by the famous Sean Kelly in 2012. There will be 3 events on the day.

The 100 km Leisure Cycle, the 40 km Novice Cycle, 10 km Family Fun Cycle. Both the 100 km & 40 km will leave Blarney...read more

submitted on 6/2/2012

 


Cyclist Billy Shanahan invites everybody to Blazing Bikers Scottish Motorbike Challenge 2012scottish_challenge

This is the blazing bikes 5th Annual Motorbike Road Run - the Scottish Challenge 2012.

The event takes place on the 4th-7th May 2012 - Bank Holiday Weekend

The trip will remain the same price as last year : €550 for Bikers and €350 for pillions ; this will include the Return Ferry, three nights hotel accomodation including breakfast and dinner.

The Charities who will receive all the money raised from the trip are the NCBI and the Irish Guidedogs for the blind.

...for more information; submitted 27/01/2012

 


The Four Province Cycle Challenge - July 14th and 15th 20124_province_cycle

Bothar are hosting their annual cycle challenge event : the 2-day Four Provinces cycle. The event will be based in Athlone, Co. Westmeath.

The cycle itself will take the group of riders through Connaught and Ulster on Saturday 14th ( 90 miles ) and through Leinster and Munster on Sunday 15th ( 65 Miles ) to finish at lunchtime.

...For more Information; submitted 24/01/2012


Tripp to Tipp Weekend of Cycling 18th & 19th August 2012

Join Blazing Bikes, Billy Shanahan and Katriona Shanahan on Saturday 18th and 19th August 2012.

Like every year there will be 5 routes on offer the weekend.

Saturday 18th There will be the 3 Counties Tour leisurely 70km spin, through Tipperary, Kilkenny and Laois.

Sunday 19th there will be the choice of either 180km, 100km, 70km or the Family Fun 20km Cycle.

All Participants will receive a Tripp to Tpp Cycling Jersey.

...For more Information, submitted: 23/01/2012


Mondello Cycling Challenge

Have you got what it takes to cycle around the world in 6 hours?

I am writing on behalf of Simon Hutchinson. As you may or may not be aware Hutchinson is competing in a race to cycle around the world in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record. As well as attempting to break the world record Simon will also be completing this journey to raise funds for Brainwave, the Irish Epilepsy association.

As the departure date gets ever closer our final fundraising event before Simon departs will take place on January 21st 2012. This event will take place in Mondello Race Track where we will gather in excess of 250 cyclists that will cycle on the track covering 18,000 miles collectively over the course of the day.

...for more info; submitted 12/01/2012


A special New Year message from Sean Kelly and the SportActive Team for 2012

Cycling Training Majorca

2011


News 2011

Cycling Legend Sean Kelly Leads the Way for Heart & Stroke Charity!cycling holidays

One of the finest classic cyclists of all time, Sean Kelly has pledged his commitment to the fight against heart disease and stroke by agreeing to lead the West of Ireland’s biggest charity cycle, the Croí ‘Tour de Lough Corrib’ which will take place on April 29th next year. ...read more

Pictured in Sean Kelly’s hometown of Carrick-on-Suir

submittet on 8/12/2011
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Mark Allan Early Christmas Present with new Boardman AiR/TT bikeMark_Allen

Mark and Julie Allan receiving from Chris Boardman Marks new AiR/TT bike for the 2012 TT season. Mark said "I am really looking forward to riding this AiR/TT bike. Chris gave me some helpful training tips which was really a bonus. My winter training will start soon and I am looking forward to the competition in 2012".

Submitted 30/11/11
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SHIEL TASTES SANGRIA VICTORYmichael_shiel_llucmichael_shiel_sangria

A super effort my Michael Shiel (South Coast Road Club) to hold off a fast chasing pack to claim the SANGRIA MALLORCA CUP on 25/10/2011.
Michael had been training for the Paris-Breast-Paris Race, but due to unforeseen circumstances was unable to start the event this year. Michael said : "to finish the year with a win is fantastic" and thanked the SportActive team riders on the day for their huge effort in securing the victory.

Picture : Martin Birney presenting the SANGRIA MALLORCA CUP to Michael Shiel

Picture : Shiel attacks on Lluc climb

submitted on 25/10/2011


The 2011 Exmoor Beast Cycle challenge

The 2011 Exmoor Beast Cycle challenge is due to take place on 30th October 2011the_exmoor_beast_cycle_challenge
Once again Butlin's are offering a weekend package, please view more details on the Butlin's Accomodation Letter.

With great access and a large parking area on site, Butlins is an ideal location for family and friends to enjoy the excitement of the start and the exhilaration of the finish after the competitors have tamed the Beast.

While the cyclists are out doing battle with the Beast there is entertainment for the family in the form of an with the Indoor Sub-Tropical 'Splash Water World', Traditional Family Funfair and all the Entertainments and attractions that Butlins Minehead has to offer. The beautiful beach frontage is just outside the Butlins grounds and Minehead town is just a short walk away.

The Grand Depart, will set the mood for what the organisers promise to be an unforgettable weekend.

....for more info; submitted 10/10/2011


Wiggle Super Series South Downs 100 Sportive

Now in its 3rd year, the South Downs 100 Sportive is a fantastic event taking in the very best roads and climbs the South Downs have to offer. This stunning circuit starts at Chichester and weaves through the sportactive cycling and trining holidays in mallorcabreathtaking South Downs taking in the leg burning Old Winchester, Buster and Uppark Hills. It finishes by rewarding you with views of the South Coast, the rolling patchwork Downs and the Sea.

With 2 years of glowing reviews from riders, this is a great event, which will test out your legs before winter kicks in and the Sportive Season cools down.

In addition to the Epic 100 mile route, there is a Standard 70 mile and a Fun 45 mile route, allowing riders to choose their own challenge.

....for more info; submitted 10/10/2011

 


Simons Epic Journey around the world!SportActive Cycling and training holidays in Mallorca

On February 18th 2012 Simon Hutchinson from Bailieborough in County Cavan will be competing in the first ever global cycling race. This race requires him to cycle a distance of 18,000 miles unaided in a time no greater than 160 days. To date he is the only Irish competitor amongst a field of international cyclists to have registered to take part in this event. By completing this race Simon is endeavouring to raise the profile of his chosen charity Brainwave Ireland and to raise much needed funds for research of epilepsy. Founded in 1966 Brainwave is the only national epilepsy support organisation in the country.

.....more info; submitted 28/09/2011


Charity Cycle - “As Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht-Is Féidir Linn!” 02/10/2011SportActive cycling training and Holdays in Mallorca

End the cycling season with a tour of the Conamara Gaeltacht region on Sunday 2nd October 2011.

Before the frost sets in, challenge yourself one last time for a worthy cause in the wild,wild west of Ireland.

Follow in the tyre tracks of the Rally Tour of Ireland and the most recent FBD RAS.
Cycle the scenic but deadly terrain of Sean a’ Phéistín the climb that ripped the FBD
RAS pelethon apart.

...more info; submitted 26/09/2011


Lakeland GP 27-07-2011sherlock

It was Ryan Sherlock of SportActive (Team SportActive-Engraveit-An Chuirt-Sioen) and his wife Melanie Spath of Cycleways who proved to be a winning duo when they both romped to victory in the main events at the Lakeland GP today.

...more info ; Submitted 31/09/2011

 


 

Senior Race for Brendan Campbell Memorial Cup (83k) on 14/8/2011SportActive Racing Team

Aiden Crowley (Team SportActive-Engraveit-An Chuirt-Sioen) winner of the Brendan Campbell Memorial Cup on Sunday 14/8/11

1 Aidan Crowley, SportActive Engraveit AnChuirt
2 Odhran Connors, Bernardos CC
3 Mark McKinley, SportActive Engraveit AnChuirt
4 David Peelo, Murphy Surveys, Kilcullen
5 Keith Gator, Waterford
6 Wes Murphy, Dublin Whlrs
7 Daniel Whiting, Orwell DTC
8 Greg Swinand Usher IRC

submitted on 15//2011


SportActive 10 mile TT 11 August 2011 (course GSR)
McFadden powers to victorycycling training and holidays in Mallorca

Sean McFadden (Erigal CC) the winner of the SportActive 10 mile TT, recording 21.43 (PB).
Speaking after his win, Sean said : "After the An Post Ras, earlier this year, when I completed the 8 day stage race alongside professional riders, I needed a well-deserved break from competition. It has paid off I am very happy with this result tonight"

Results 10 mile TT : Sean McFadden 21.43 (PB), Paul Vaughan 21.52, Martin Birney 22.33, Patrick Morning 24.40, Enda Carr 27.40 (PB)

submitted 12/8/2011


Suir Valley 3 Day 2011 : 30/7 31/7 1/8SportActive Racing Teamdaniel_clifford_s

Winner stage 2 : Paidi O'Brian ; Winner stage 4 : Daniel Clifford
Team SportActive-Engraveit-An Chuirt-Sioen


see more pictures of the Suire Valley 3 Day

click names for interviews

 

Paidi O'Brien .Daniel Clifford submitted on 1/8/11


The Chain Gang Cycling Club, Tralee announces the 2011 Chain Gang Sportives!chain_gang_logoTest yourself on one of two spectacular & challenging routes taking on Ireland's Highest Mountain Pass, on Saturday, Sept 17th, 2011, through the Dingle Peninsula.

  • 110 km Conor Pass Challenge
  • 150 km Blasket Blast

Full details and online registration on www.thechaingangsportives.com
submittet on 10/08/2011


 

Secondhandbikeshop.com is an Irish website which is providing customers with the opportunity of buying and selling QUALITY second hand bikes and cycling equipment.

They deal with specific bikes and equipment from cycling categories such as : Road Racing Bikes, Time Trial Bikes, Triathlon Bikes, Classic Road Racers, Road Racer Fixies, Parts and Accessories for Racers and Tri Bikes.

If you have any queries or need to contact for support, you can do so at Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können. . All comments, suggestions and feedback are greatly appreciated.

submitted on 31/7/2011


Mondello Circuit Race in Dublin, on 26th July 2011sportactive racing team

Winner : Daniel Clifford Sportactive Engraveit An Chuirt Hotel Sioen

...click for results and pictures

submitted on 28/7/2011


 


16th Annual Trip to Tipp Weekend of Cycling : 6th & 7th August 2011
in aid of the National Council for the Blind of Ireland
5 Different Routes over Two Days to suit every level of Cyclist

...more info

www.bikerschallenge.com e-mail : Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können.

or call: Billy Shanahan 087 925 3225 / NCBI Locall 1850 33 43 53/Katriona Shanahan 087 4106861

submitted on 26/7/11


Sportactive Engraveit An Chuirt  Sioen ryan sherlock
Mullingar 3 Day A1-A2 : 8 to 10 July, 2011

Ryan Sherlock (Sportactive Engraveit An Chuirt Sioen) overall winner of the 2 Day Mullingar stage race : a strong performance by Ryan winning the first stage, third in stage two time trial, and fourth in final stage.

... see GS

submitted 10/7/11


Cycle4Aware : August 7th, 2011

The first ever Aware annual cycleCycle4Aware is taking place on August 7th at 10.30am, starting and finishing at the beautiful Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone. The cycle is 100 km, a challenge however open to all who are willing and have some degree of fitness! A 60km option is added to the route. There will be breaks, it is not a race and you will be welcomed you back with open arms, a big cheer and a “Well Done” party on completion.

click the link for more details and online registration

For further information and a registration pack, please email Kate Hartley Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können. or call Tel: 00353/ 01 661 7211; Dir 01 237 4907

submitted on 10/7/11


Tour of Inishowen organized by North Pole Cycling Club : Su 17/07/2011

Two courses....
Red route (difficult) 160km
Yellow route (moderate) 100 km

...full description submitted on 9/7/2011


cottages4you_logo Cottages4you Pendle Predator : Cyclosportive on Su August, 7th 2011

(fomerly Bowland Beast/National Cyclo-Sportive/Pendle Pedal)

Location : Bowland in Lancashire ...more info

online subscription

submitted on 7/7/2011


Pat Gleeson's Tour de Shannon on Aug 7th, 2011
Contact All Ireland Wheelers,mobile 0863843561, Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können.

submitted on 7/7/11


26th, 27th & 28th August 2011 in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh : Lakeland Cycle Club is hosting 3 events

  • A Town Circuit Criterium : Fr 26th Aug @ 7:30
  • Lakeland Grand Prix : Sa 27th Aug @12:00
  • Leisure Tour : Su 28th August @10:00
Further details on www.lakelandcc.co.uk ; Race Organiser: Mark P Kavanagh : Tel: 07787 153322
Email: Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können. submitted on 7/7/11

stolen_giant_bike_sBike stolen in Blackrock, Co Dublin on Thursday June 30th, 2011

...see picture and details

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submimtted on 7/7/11

 

 


paidiobrian_munster_chps_2011_winnerMunster Road Race Championships held in Whitchurch, Co. Cork - July 4th, 2011

Paidi O'Brian (SportActive/Engraveit /An Chuirt /Sioen) winner of the Senior Munster RR Championships 2011

...see more pictures

submitted on 6/7/11

 



 

Irish National Road Race Championships 2011irish_rr_champs_s

National championship title decided by millimetres : Matt Brammeier HTC Highroad beat Dan Martin Garmin-Cervélo's for his claim to the second championship title of the weekend. Having secured the time trial championship on Friday by a margin of six seconds from David Mc Cann Gant Aisa.

...see ranking & pictures submitted on 28/6/2011


Mallorca 312Mallorca 312 second edition on 30-04-2011

The 2011 edition of the Mallorca 312 sportive attracted an increased entry from around Europe and saw SportActive enter an excellent number of riders. In fact the cyclists taking part in the Decathlon 167 event probably had one of the best team leaders imaginable! ...read more

sumibtted on 24/06/2011 To see the pictures click here


Gill & Brice Take Win in the Sportactive League - Sa 11/6/2011

On Saturday 11th June Dromara Cycling Club hosted the Emma McMullan Trophy & Ronnie Smyth Trophy open road races around the 15-mile Magheraknock circuit. They also held a round of the Sportactive UWA road race league on the same testing course. In previous years the race...read more

submitted on 11/6/2011


Foyle Cycling Club's Inishowen 100 : Sunday 14th Aug 2011foyle_cc_s

reduced entry fee for subscription before 30/7/2011

click here for on line registration. click here to see the poster of the event


submitted on 8/6/2011


Donegal 3 da Ras Dhun na nGall : 3rd to 5th June 2011SportActive Cycling Training  Camps
event for 2nd and 3rd cat, vet and woman.
4 stages :
Stage I - Friday 3/6/2011 : 32 miles
Stage II - Saturday 4/6/2011 - morning : 1.8 mile Mountain Time Trial
Stage III - Saturday 4/6/2011 - evening : 51 miles
Stage IV - Sunday 5/6/2011 : 60 miles

submitted on 6/6/2011 ....read more


An Post Ras : 7th stage Tramore to Kildare 161 kmSportActive Team in An Post Ras

on Saturday 28th May 2011

The stage had some open wide roads and cat 1 and 2 climbs. A group attacked at 12 km from the start and quickly...

...read more

click here to see the pictures

submitted on 28th May 2011


An Post Rás : 6th stage Blarney to Tramore 167 km SportActive Team in An Post Ras

on Friday 27th May 2011

This was a tough day again ; the attacks started early as team played attics to get the yellow jersey.
With plenty of small climbs after the start the peloton got split into 3 groups...

...read more submitted on 27/5/2011; click here to see the pictures


An Post Rás : 5th stage Castletownbere to BlarneySportActive Team in An Post Ras

on Thursday 26th May 2011

This stage would really test the riders : just 40 km into the stage was the first kom.
The peloton broke up with many riders struggling to hold the wheel as the peloton lined out reaching speeds of 80 km+...

...read more submitted on 26/5/201 ; click here to see the pictures


An Post Rás : 4th stage Castleisland to CastletownbereSportActive Team in  An Post Ras

on Wednesday 25th May 2011

It was to be another difficult day. Conditions on the road with strong cross winds and heavy rain showers were starting to take effect on some of the riders in the peloton...read more

click here to see the pictures

submitted on 25/52011


An Post Rás : 3rd stage Kilrush to CastleislandSportActive Engraveit An Chuirt  Hotel Sioen Team

on Tuesday 24th May, 2011

The stage started fast with speeds reaching 70 km per hour. The tail wind for the first 50 km split the peloton into three groups. Sportactive riders went well today Stephen Gallagher and Ryan Sherlock... read more

click here to see the pictures

submitted on 24/05/2011


An Post Rás : 2nd stage Portumna to KilrushSportActive Engraveit An Chuirt Hotel Sioen Team

on Monday 23rd May, 2011

Strong westerly winds separated the peloton today. A small group of 7 riders attacked at 20 km and opened a gap ... read more

click here to see the pictures

 

submitted on 23/05/2011


An Post Rás : 1st stage Debone to Portumna

on Sunday 22nd May, 2011SportAcitve Racing Team in An Post RAS 2011

147 km with very windy conditions on mostly flat terrain

A number of breaks developed with SportActive Engraveit An Chuirt Hotel Sioen team riders involved.
The breakaway group established a gap of 1 min 45 sec...

...more

submitted on 22/05/2011 ; click here to see the pictures


Northern Ireland RR Championship promoted by North Down CC on 15th May 2011SportActive UWR

Peter Williams (Shelbourne Motors/Orchard CC) and Heather Wilson (Maryland Wheelers) claimed Champion's jerseys.

Women's RaceA group of about fifteen women lined up for the Women's event with a strong showing from Phoenix CC who fielded four riders. However with last year's winner, Heather Wilson of Maryland on the start line the eventual winner was almost assured.
...read more

submitted on 15/5/2011



70.3 Ironman in Mallorca - 14th May 2011avril_4_s

Avril Byrne had a triumphant day at the 70.3 Ironman in Mallorca, on 14 May 2011, finishing strongly in second position in her women's category and securing her place in the World Championships....read more

submitted on 16/05/2011

 


Co-Operation Ireland Maracycle 2011 : 220 miles sportactive cycling training

Sa 25 June 2011 : Dublin to Belfast

Su 26 June 2011 : Belfast to Dublin

click here for some information from Terry O'Neil

Full information on the official website

submitted on 6-5-2011

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UWA Road Race League hosted by Omagh Wheelers at Seskinore on 17th April 2011

SportActive UWA League

Ciara Mulholland continued to show great form by sprinting to victory in the third round ...more

 


submitted on 18/4/2011


UWA Road Race league hosted by Clann Eireann Cycling Club at Aghagallon on 3rd April 2011SportActive UWA League

O'Neill Takes Rnd 2 of SportActive UWA RR League ...read more

submitted on 03/04/2011

 


O'Brien in winning form in Limericklimerick_win_s

Banteers' Paidi O'Brien who recently returned from his exploits with the An Post Sean Kelly team, whom he was with for a number of years, has recorded his first win of his season in his new colours of SportActive, Sioen, Engraveit, AnChuirt Hotel...read more

submitted on 27/3/2011



Bothar 32 County Cycle : 16 - 23 July, 2011

Ride through each and every one of the 32 beautiful counties of Ireland ; total distance 560 miles. Starting in Portumna, Co Galeway in July 2011. more information

submitted on 2/3/2011


Cycle Sportive on Achill Island : 1st May 2011

2 routes : 120 km and 85 km. Click here for more information

subitted on 1/3/2011


Annual Cycle4haiti charity cycle from Dublin to Galway : weekend April 30th May 1st

225 km, a fundraising goal of 100,000 €

see full details here
submitted on 25/2/2011


Co-operation Ireland Maracycle, 25 & 26 June 2011

On Saturday, 25 June cyclists will leave Dublin and bike to Belfast avoiding main roads and heavy traffic where possible. Distance is approximately 105-110 miles. There will be a huge party with entertainment for all cyclists in the famous Europa Hotel in Belfast.

See full details here
submitted on 25/2/2011


Thinking about a Cycling Training Camp ?

The first preconception you will most likely need to dispel is the notion that "training camps are only for the serious elite competitive cyclist".

The fact is that most people who cycle, whether for leisure, sporting leisure or at any level...read more

submitted on 7/2/2011


European Duathlon Championships : Limerick 15th to 17th April, 2011cycling holidays with SportActive

in conjunction with Limerick being chosen as City of Sport. The event is hosted by Limerick Triathlon Club. As as part of this, Limerick Triathlon Club is running an open event which anyone can enter. I its a 3 km run/ 20 km bike / 3 km run and can be done as a relay.

For more information check out the website www.europeanduathlonchampionships.com or the facebook page www.facebook.com/europeanduathlonchampionships.

submitted on 7/2/2011


The Ken Laidlaw Sportive in Hawick: 21st August 2011

Up to 500 riders in 2011 after last year' sell out of the event.
3 routes : 105, 52 and 22.2 miles

click here for to main wb site
click here to register submitted on 4/2/2011


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SportActive support Johnny Patteron' Rise to the Challenge

Cycling Clubs urged to support Johnny's 26 County Cycle for Charity

click here for more ; and scroll down the page

click here for more ; and scroll down the page

submitted 27/1/2011


Snow-shoe holiday in Samoëns - Francesnowshoe_s

All the SportActive members received information about SportActive's 2011 snowshoeing holiday in the French Alps., from 8th to 15th January. We spent an intense and fun week enjoying outdoor activities including snowshoe walking, downhill and cross-country skiing while based in Samoens, a lovely authentic mountain village. All that exercise was necessary in order to burn off the incredible range of French cuisine specialties which we sampled on a daily basis - our chef was the best!!

You can see the pictures here

Want to join us next year ? Let us know and we shall keep you informed in order you don't miss it.

submitted on 16/01/2011


 

Dolmen Sports announce a 2 day mountain bike stage race in Co. Clare, Killaloe/Ballina

April 9th & 10th 2011 see press release

For full details : www.m ainountbikechallenge.ie www.facebook.com/mountainbikechallenge

submitted on 11/1/2011


Bike Recycle Project in conjunction with the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF).

In April 2011, just before Easter, Bikedock will be running the first ever Bike Recycle Project in conjunction with the Ulster Cancer Foundation (UCF).

...read more

submitted on 10/01/2011


2010


 

News 2010


Sean Kelly An Post pre-Christmas Training Campcycling holidays with Sean Kelly and  SportActive

The Sean Kelly An Post pre-Christmas Training Camp was based in Calpe, southern Spain. It was a get together for the Team with the new riders and also the opportunity to ride the new Terry Dolan bikes. Philip Deignan who signed for the Radio Shack Pro Tour Team for 2011 also joined Sean's Team for the week' training. A number of Pro Tour Teams were also based in Calpe for a two week training period. Click the link to see the pictures.

Picture : Philip Deignan Radio Shack Pro Tour Team and Martin Birney SportActive at the Sean Kelly An Post Training Camp Calpe.

Submitted on 28/12/2010


Bothar 32 County Cycle

This year Bothar celebrates its 20th anniversary and plan to hold some major fundraising events, one of which is a 32 County Cycle next July : 17th - 23rd 2011
They are seeking 20 core cyclists to do the full cycle and a further 20 day cyclists to do the local stages. ...see the programme www.bothar.org

contact Bóthar on (00353) 071 9120100 or email Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können.


cycling holidays with Sean Kelly and SportActive

The annual SportActive - Sean Kelly Training weekend in Donegal took place last weekend and proved even more popular than before. Saturday morning saw almost 100 cyclists of all ages line up in glorious winter sunshin...read more

submitted on 15/11/2010




Errigal Cycling Club - Harvest Tour in Donegal : 10 Oct 2010

cycling holidays with Sean Kelly and SportActiveThe Indian summer weather gave the Harvest Tour cyclists a fantastic fun day as they left the start from Arnolds Hotel in Dunfanaghy and headed for the Fanad peninsula. With up to sixty cyclists taking part, the organisers had 3 routes available : 30 km, 70 km and 100 km. The routes where all signed and all major junctions marshalled with motorbike assistance, lead cars and the broom wagon bringing up the rear. The town of Milford was the food stop and also where the cyclist had the choice between two routes, 70 km or 100 km, for the cycle back tocycling holidays with Sean Kelly and SportActive Dunfanaghy to the finish at cycling holidays with Sean  Kelly and SportActiveArnolds Hotel, the base for the event. Refreshments awaited the finishers with a selection of sandwiches, soup and tea. A well organised fun day cycle.
Errigal CC's Future champions

click here for sportactive.net and look for Photo Album. You can download your picture for free
Going for Yellow..............
submitted on 11/10/2010

SportActive - Sean Kelly Training Weekend in Donegal 0252_s

13th & 14th Nov, 2010

SportActive promise a fun filled weekend, with the chance to cycle with a legend : "Sean Kelly". We shall be based in the beautiful Inishowen Gateway Hotel Buncrana, giving us access to some fantastic cycling routes.

On Saturday night Sean Kelly will be the guest of honour at our dinner and talk show in the hotel. ...read more

Picture : Commemorative plaque to honor Sean Kelly's achievements in the Classics - Town of Vielsalm - Ardennes - Belgium, 7th August 2010.
sumitted on 1/10/2010


The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Mallorca

SportActive offer a service package for this competition : 4 star luxury Hotel at 2 km from the start line, accommodation, bike garage, bike mechanic service, airport transfers. ....read more

submitten on 1/10/2010


 

MS Ireland Mountain bike event : 16 & 17 Oct 2010 ; this event will be re-scheduled in 2011

A great end of season event at Lough Derg, Killaloe/Ballina, Co. Clare on Oct 16 & 17th : 2 day mountain bike event in aid of MS Ireland. Even the pure roadies will enjoy this one and if you don't have mountain bike they will be available to hire with a pre booking.
For more details, click on this link http://www.ms-society.ie/sponsorship
This is a CI approved event and there is a rebate for CI members on production of their licence at registration.

submitted on 29/09/2010


The inaugural Ironman 70.3 Mallorca website has gone live !

You can read about the event here:
The proposed course maps are available here:
You can find out about our Training Camp which is based right at the heart of the event location here:

Online registration opens on October 11th 2010 submitted on 26/09/2010


Ladies Leisure Cycle : Sa 10th Oct 2010, Enniscorthywomencycling_s

Location : Riverside Park Hotel Enniscorthy - Ireland

Sign on : 9:30 am. 10 € Info : www.slaneycyclingclub.com or Patrick Dobbs Fitness 087 - 758 5604

click here for poster submitted on 24/09/2010

 

 


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SportActive Ulster 100 mile TT championships, Sunday 26th Sept 2010

...promoted by Bann Wheelers. Jim McConnell of East Antrim, Kay Hack of bann Wheelers, Jay Gault and Finbarr Cummins of phoenix took the medals and trophies.

....read more

submitted on 26/09/2010

 


cycling holidays with Sean Kelly and SportActive

SportActive Ulster 10 mile TT championships, Sunday 19th Sept 2010

With 60 plus riders starting, the championships at Woodgreen, the fastest rider was John Heverin of Clann Eireann with a time of 21.13 ...read more ; click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery You can download your picture for free.

 

submitted on 22/09/2010

 

 




cycling holidays with Sean Kelly and SportActive

SportActive Ulster 25 mile TT championship, Sunday 12th Sept 2010

With over 70 riders signing on this morning at Woodgreen early riders ad a cool start.

...read more ; click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery You can download your picture for free.

submitted on 22/09/2010


80 km Charity Cycle in aid of the Irish Cancer Society - 18th Sept 2010

Starting from Kilkishen GAA Club - meet at 8:30 ready to start at 9:00 sharp

more details on http://www.southclarewheelers.com/


Poison Glen 2010, Donegalcycling holidays with  Sean Kelly and SportActive

145 cyclists signed on this Sunday morining, Sept. 5th, 2010

...more

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery You can download your picture for free

submitted on 6/09/2010


Tour of South Derry - Sunday 10th October 2010

organized by Carn Wheelers Cycling Club Maghera

50 & 80 km ; 10:30 start ; register on line or on the day

Contact Michael Donnelly 0779 336 29 14 Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! Sie müssen JavaScript aktivieren, damit Sie sie sehen können. see the poster


Donegal Awaits Sunday 29th August 2010 - Races for all Categories
The James Fullerton Memorial Road Race will take place on Sunday next 29th August in Ballyliffin,Co.Donegal.

submitted on 26/08/2010 ...more


Orwell Wheelers Randonnée - Sunday 15th August, 2010Cycling holildays with Sean Kelly &  SportActive

Good organization and fantastic weather with a challenging well marked route. The event had good turnout of riders. The route would take us into the Wicklow Mountains. With the sun shining we headed for a secular tour over Sally Gap. There were plenty of stops for water and food. Good back up and support. A very enjoyable good fun event.

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery
You can download your picture for free ; submitted on 16/08/2010


Sean  Kelly Classic

Sean Kelly Classic - Ardennes, Belgium, Sa 07/08/2010

Vielsalm in Belgium was the start location for the Sean Kelly Classic. The day was sunny and warm with no wind. Our departure was at 9:00 am. Sean was to be honored ...

 

by Martin Birney, on 12/08/2010 ...more

Picture : Commemorative plaque to honor Sean Kelly's achievements in the Classics - Town of Vielsalm - Ardennes - Belgium, 7th August 2010

 


Tour of Clare on Sunday 1st August, 2010SportActive Team rides the Tour of Clare

organized by the young Cycling Club South Clare Wheelers under the direction of Pat Gleeson. The SportActive Team participated in the 100 km run. All the participated should be in the photo gallerie.

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery
You can download your picture for free

submitted on 2/8/2010


 

Tour  de Kilkenny with SportActive

Marble City Cyclers run the second Tour de Kilkenny on Sa 31st July 2010 in aid of Barretstown, a charity aimed at rebuilding lives affected by childhood cancer. Three routes were available...more

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery
You can download your picture for free

submitted on 1/08/2010



 

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An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour of Sunday 25th July, 2010 departing in Trim was a huge success : about 2000 cyclists in the 100 & 160 km tour, more than 300 in the 40 km ride and numerous participants in the shorter routes of 10 & 20 km. ....more

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery
You can download your picture for free

 

 

submitted on 27/07/2010

 

 


Foyle Cycling Club's Inishowen 100 foyle_cc_s

Sunday 15th August, 2010 ....more

submitted on 20/07/2010

 


cycling holidays with SportActiveThe SportActive Team met with some friends at the Tour de France alpine stage finish Les Rousses and Morzine-Avoriaz ....more

 

Martin Birney from SportActive with Nicholas Roche after stage
n° 9 in Avoriaz, where he still holds on to a place in the top 20

submitted on 13th July, 2010


2008 Felt DA TT stolen on Sunday 11th July, 2010 in Mullingar cycling  holidays with SportActive and Sean Kelly

Eoghan Considine has reported the following description for his stolen bike :

...read more

submittet on 12/07/2010


Suir Valley 3 Day

In Clonmel Co. Tipperary from 31st July to 2nd August

For application form click here. For further details please go to http://www.suirvalley3day.com


 

The many facets of Bernhard EiselCycling  holidays with SportActive

Currently riding in the 2010 Tour de France, HTC - Columbia's Bernhard Eisel is just where he wants to be. ...more

 

 

by Sarah Staber
submitted on 07/07/2010


La  Marmotte with SportActive

La Marmotte is renowned as Europe's premier sportive, the toughest of them all. In La Marmotte there is no single aspect that is in the focus, it is the entire event, it is hard from start to finish, it challenges you over its entire duration.

...more

submitted on 05/07/2010

 


SportActive bike  fit

Bike Fit - the right position on the bike : the key to comfort, efficiency, aerodynamics...

...more

submitted on 20/06/2010

 

 



cycling holidays in Mallorca with  SportActive & Sean Kelly

Burren Sean Kelly AnPost Tour, June 19th, 2010

What a great day ! Sean Kelly's order for the sun in Burren has been delivered in due time ! Close to 1500 riders stood on the start line amongst which three from SportActive. Go to the photogallery to search your picture and donwnload it for free, if you like it. We apologize if you do not find your picture this time ; did you hide from the camera ?

click here for sportactive.net and look for photo gallery
You can download your picture for free

submitted on 20/06/2010 ...read more


 

cycling holidays  with SportActive and Sean Kelly

Limavady 10 miles TT, Tuesday 15th June, 2010
organized by Roe Valley CC

...more

submitted on 18/06/2010




cycling holidays in Mallorca with  SportActive & Sean Kelly

Mallorca 312 - I Marcha Cicloturistica Internacional

...more

submitted on June 11th, 2010

Second edition of Mallroca 312 on 30th April 2011. Click here to see the SportActive package offer for the Mallorca 312 in 2011

 


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Great success for first Mallorca 312 cyclosportif, held on Sa June 5th, 2010

...more submitted on June 7th, 2010 click here to see the photoalbum

 

Second edition of Mallroca 312 on 30th April 2011. Click here to see the SportActive package offer for the Mallorca 312 in 2011

 


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Mallorca 312

1st International Cycletourist Tour of Mallorca
April 30th, 2010

The longest cycle tourist event held in Spain covering 312 km through the most amazing spots of the Balearic Island. ...more

submitted on June 2nd, 2010

Second edition of Mallroca 312 on 30th April 2011. Click here to see the SportActive package offer for the Mallorca 312 in 2011



 

Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle

27th annual cycle, 112 miles, on Saturday 3rd July 2010

...click here for poster. click her for regisgtration form

submitted on 26/05/2010


cycling holiday in Mallorca with Sean  Kelly

 

SportActive Cycling Centre in Mallorca : a great place also for non cycling partners and family

...read the story submitted on 16/04/2010

 


Leah Vande Velde's low gluten recipes.
Anti-inflammatory, low gluten diet : a new power source for cyclists ?

Published : by Sarah Staber in VeloNews May. 13, 2009
Read Sarah Staber's entire story on www.VeloNews.com ; search for "Christian Vande Velde's Secret"...read more

see some recipes...see here submitted on 8/4/2010


Le Tour du Mont Blanc Cyclosportive - Unique Cycle Challenge, on 18th July 2010
330 km, 7 passes, 8000 unlevel meters ...read more

submitted on 6/4/2010 ...see the route


BIKE TO BELFAST Charity Cylce Challenge

Cross border charity cycling event taking place on Saturday 29th May, 2010. The event is being organized by the Rotary Club of Dublin Central for the inaugural 100-mile fundraising cylce from Dublin to Belfast. All monies raised will go towards the local, national and international charities .....read more

submitted on 6/04/2010


West Cork 200 Cycle Challenge : 200 km of spectacular cycling on a route for serious cyclists.

(100 km route also available) ; on 20th June, 2010. Full information on www.westcork200.com

... see the poster submitted on 23/3/2010


SportActive Cyling Centre in Mallorca 3040091

...what happend in week from 27 Feb to 6 March, 2010

 

...read report submitted on 7 March, 2010



 


SportActive Cyclilng Centre in Mallorca cycling holidays in Mallorca with SportAcive and Sean Kelly

...what happened in week from 20 to 27 February, 2010

...read report submitted on 28 Feb 2010



 

 


Sportactive Cycling Center in MallorcaSportActive Cycling Centre in Mallorca : what happend in week from  13 - 20 February, 2010

What happend in week from 13 - 20 February, 2010

...read report Submitted on Feb 21st, 2010

 

 

 


SportActive rescue Quickstep Pro Tour team rider !

...read story submitted 15th Feb 2010

Sportactive cycling holidays in Mallorca with Sean Kelly
SportActive Cycling Centre in Mallorca now open for the
2010 season




...read report submitted on 15th Feb 2010




Charity Cycle Challenge on Saturday 29t May 2010 : Bike to Belfast

...see flyer submitted on 15/2/2010


An Post Launch 2010 Sean Kelly Cycling Team
on 9th Feb, 2010

An Post Sean Kellly Cycling Team

...read more


 

 

 

 

2009


News 2009

 



SportActive cycling training in donegal

Sean Kelly SportActive cycling training week end in Donegal a great success

A big thank you goes to all the partners who helped and assisted us to make this weekend a success. We would like to name zipvit the specialist for energy nutrition who has supplied energy bars and gels for the riders, the garda motorcycle traffic team and Paul Devenney with his motorcycle team, who made the rides secure, the Irish Red Cross who were ready to help in case of necessity, Josephine and her ladies for preparing the tea stops, Karl Fullerton from North Pole Cycling Club for his assistance.
Marian Lamb from Cyling Ulster has taken care of all the pictures for SportActive during the training weekend and has written a detailed report. We wish to thank her for this great help and link you to www.cyclingulster.com to read what happened in Donegal on 28th & 29th November 2009.
Click here


submitted on 3rd Dec 2009 by Flora


SportActive cycling holidays

Sean Kelly SportActive cycling training weekend in Donegal


28th & 29th November 2009 ...read more

sumbitted on Oct 23rd, 2009





Ras na mBan 2009

Prepare for Ireland's premier international women's road race! ...read more


Marmotte04.jpgLa Marmotte 2009 with SportActive`

La Marmotte is generally accepted to be the toughest one day sportive on the calendar. Sportactive has been organising all in package opportunities to take part in this incredible sportive for several years now... read more

 

submitted on July 7th, 2009. By Alastair Irvine

 


Leah Vande Velde's low gluten recipes.
Anti-inflammatory, low gluten diet : a new power source for cyclists ?

Published : by Sarah Staber in VeloNews May. 13, 2009
Read Sarah Staber's entire story on www.VeloNews.com ; search for "Christian Vande Velde's Secret"...read more


The Divis Challenge 2009 - Now Taking Entries

Phoenix Cycling Club welcomes all cyclists to participate in its annual sportive, 'The Divis Challenge', on Sunday 28th June starting at... read more


E-Petition proposing stiffer penalties for drivers using mobile telephones

Too many cyclists killed by cars : please support this E-Petition proposing stiffer penalties for drivers using mobile telephones in their vehicle... read more


aboutseankelly.jpg Q&A Sean Kelly

The original Irish hardman talks bike racing then and now article by Sarah Staber : VeloNews July 7th, 2008... read more



 

 


ulster_womens_league_pricegiving_24May09.jpg Cycling Ulster Women’ Road Race Champion

Women's League Race in Emyvale on 24th May 09 - The overall winner of the Ulster Women's League was Julie Mulligan... read more

 

 


Launch of the Cycling Ulster Women’ Road Racing League

With the Launch of the Cycling Ulster Women’ Road Racing League SportActive is happy to announce the sponsorship of a Perpetual Trophy and a Cheque for 50 € to the 2009 Ladies Champion. We wish the league every success in 2009...read more


FBD RAS, stage by stage, from May 17th to 24th, 2009

 

FBD RAS final results. click here

 

FBD RAS stage 8 – Sunday 24th May 2009 : Clara – Skerries 155 km - start at 12:00 ...read more

FBD RAS stage 7 – Satruday 23rd May 2009 : Castlebar to Clara (150 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 6 – Friday 22nd May 2009 : Scariff to Castlebar (159 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 5 – Thursday 21st May 2009 : Killorglin to Scariff (155 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 4 – Wednesday 20th May 2009 : Cahirciveen – Killorglin (178 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 3 - Tuesday 19th May 2009 : Cobh – Cahirciveen (189 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 2 - Monday 18th May 2009 : Wexford - Cobh (178 km) ...read more

FBD RAS stage 1 - Sunday 17th May 2009 : Kilkullen – Wexford (125 km) ...read more


2009 Spring cycling weeks in Mallorca : another successful SportActive Spring Season with Sean Kelly comes to a close.

SportActive has just wrapped up their spring cycling season at the SportActive Cycling Center based in Puerto Alcudia, Mallorca. And, for the fourth year, SportActive featured exclusive, special cycling weeks with the pro cycling legend Sean Kelly ...read more submitted on 9.5.09


Tour_of_UlsterSportActive_Belgian_project_s.jpg Belgian Project : the final qualifying round

Belgium is calling, we are now in the stage of allocating the riders to the families, and processing riders info to Decock-Capino Cycling Team Moorsele (Wevelgem). Here a story from the last qualifier ...read more

 

Submitted on Monday 25th May, 2009


Belgian Project Up-date round 7

A show of strength to the memory of Davy McCall, on 13th May, 2009, in his memorial Criterium in Lisburn, and latest project news Round 7. ...read more


The_Belgian_Jersey_2.jpg The Belgian Project Update Round 6

a great weekend of racing in Omagh Town in the county of Tyrone, the frightening sperring mountains where awaiting for our lads, the pick of Irish cycling in attendance for the Tour of Ulster 2009, and a show of strenght of the U/23 over the whole weekend, not to forget the Belgian Project hopefulls in the thick of it !!!! ...read more



 

Simon_Williams_winne_rd_3.jpgThe Belgian Project Update round 5

I want to give you an update of the Belgian Project. It was an "Espoir Day" today in the "Wallace Caldwell" classic, a peach of Ulster cycling racing. A 115 km hard race, never flat, and the Belgian Project hopefuls in the thick of it. .... read more

Submitted on Saturday April 25, 2009


Sportactive Sponsor Belgian Project Jersey

Sportactive, one of the companies for walking and cycling holidays has come on board the Belgian Project and have offered to sponsor the Leader's Jerseys. ...read more

Submitted on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

"The Belgian Project" Cycling jersey sponsor 2009

www.sportactive.net has just confirmed a jersey sponsorship deal for the 2009 season. ....read more

Submitted on Feb 12th 2009


dsc_4845_s.jpgThe SportActive Challenge 2008

October 2008, by Sarah Staber ...read more

SportActive Scottish National Road Race Champion ...read more

 


SportActive Scottish National Road Race Championmjb_evan_kelly_scotland_s

...read more

 

 


 


Ulster Cycling Awards Night on Friday, 22 Jan, 2010
...read the report and see the pictures submitted on 23rd Jan, 2010

 


 

 


 

 

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