****North Pole Cycling Club advises all its members regardless of their age, to get a health-check before undertaking strenuous exercise.The use of a heart rate monitor is also recommended.For assistance in this regard please contact Phelim Mc Callion at 087-2758818 or at Bikes and Toys at 074-9374084.

Liam O'Donnell Cycling Team snatch SuperTeam 2008 victory.

SuperTeam 2008....,Liam O'Donnell,Kieran Eccles,Christopher Carter(at front),Mark Gill,Francis Mc Laughlin,Steven Mc Conalogue and Karl Mc Laughlin.(Edward Donaghey not in photo)


As Willy-John makes an early break,Phelim looks on from the safety of the sideline.

Rory Devlin,Christian Mc Ginley and Patrick Doherty will definitely be selected for Team North Pole panel in 2009.

Supervet 2008 was won on Sunday last by Carl Fullerton in a hotly contested event.The race was held on an 80k.course in almost ideal conditions and was combined with the SuperTeam Challenge.Some 80 cyclists took part, made up of 9 teams of 8 North Pole cyclists and a handful of visitors.Each team had to get their captain and 4 team-members including one Under 16 cyclist across the line in order to win the SuperTeam event.The field held together for over 30 miles as each team worked hard to support their captains and keep them in position for the finish.After the climb through Ballyliffin it was evident that this was a two horse race as far as the teams were concerned.Fullerton and his lead man Rory Devlin made a break with 8k.to go but were hauled back by Duffy and his tactics experts Robert Carter and Jim Porter.John Doherty(Toner) and 15 year-old Patrick Mc Laughlin(Dick) then went up front to support Fullerton on the last short climb at Minahay and regained control of the race.With sprinter Rory Devlin out front and all men in position it looked as if Fullerton had the team event in the bag.Then with 2k. to go Devlin got a blow-out and the Duffy Team got their lucky break.Toner and Dick both expert finishers did not falter at this setback and started to get their captain in position for the sprint finish.Carter and Porter were not idle and held strategic positions for Duffy to come to the front. Duffy attacked with 300 metres to go and looked like he would take the double. Fullerton counter-attacked with less than 100 metres to go,taking the flag in a spectacular finish.Willy John Mc Laughlin took third position.

Carl wins the sprint at the finish.

The 'Liam O'Donnell Team'came in to take the SuperTeam honours in a very tactical race.They watched the other teams wear each other out and came in to snatch victory and 'The Tip O'Neill Cup' in memory of a famous Irish-American politician. (Thomas P.(Tip).O'Neill's grandmother,Eunice Fullerton left her home close to the O'Donnell farmhouse at Rushfield to emigrate to America 140 years ago.He was to become one of the most powerful politicians in the US in the 1980's and his family still own the farm which Eunice departed from all those years ago,just a short distance from the North Pole Bar)

As Rory Devlin struggled with his flat wheel and called for a replacement,some ten cyclists passed him.Meanwhile Brendan Duffy needed his 5th man,14 year-old Aidan Noone to get home soon.However the O'Donnell team were ahead of him.First Liam O'Donnell then Kieran Eccles,Steven Mc Conalogue and then 5th man Mark Gill came coasting past.As 10 year old Christopher Carter was already home for Liam having completed the short course,all was needed was for Mark Gill to get to the finish ahead of the number 5's for Fullerton or Duffy.Aidan Noone was no match for Gill and Rory Devlin,having got a replacement bike would not make it.Mark Gill was the hero of the day.Liam O'Donnell's highly disciplined team,ranked as outsiders,had won the highly coveted SuperTeam Trophy.Fullerton's team came second punished by Rory Devlin's flat wheel at such a crucial stage of the race.Duffy's team got third place when Aidan Noone came home shortly after Rory.If Aidan had done the short course the result might have been different.BarneyO'Donnell's team got fourth place just ahead of Willy John's team.
This event will certainly be one to watch out for in 2009,which is expected to have twice as many team captains.

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'Cyclist of the Day' must go to SuperYouth Patrick Mc Laughlin who cycled a tactical race from the start.In the closing stages of the race he and John Toner protected their captain taking him over the line for overall victory in a suberb display of teamwork.

Presentation of trophys will take place at the North Pole CC Christmas Party at The Lake of Shadows Hotel on Friday 12th December.

The following is the finishing order of the first 30 competitors;

Place	Name	Team
	Carl Fullerton	Fullerton
2.	Patrick Mc Laughlin(Dick)	Fullerton
3.	Robert Carter	Duffy
4.	John Doherty(Toner)	Fullerton
5.	Jim Porter	Duffy
6.	Eunan Devenney	u/a
7.	Ronan McGrory	Duffy
8.	Brendan Duffy	Duffy
9.	Paddy Mc Callion	Gregory
10.	Eunan Mc Laughlin	Fullerton
11.	Raymond Doherty	Phelim
12.	Willy John Mc Laughlin	Willy John
13.	Jim Mc Laughlin	Gregory
14.	Philip Porter	Willy John
15.	Adrian Mc Callion	Willy John
16.	Liam O'Donnell	Liam
17.	Kieran Eccles	Liam
18.	Steven Mc Conalogue	Liam
19	Mark Gill	Liam
20.	Tony O'Neill	u/a
21	Rory Devlin	Fullerton
22	John Mc Laughlin	Willy John
23	Aidan Noone	Duffy
24	Christopher Ward	Gregory
25	Barney O'Donnell	Barney
26	Dermot Sweeney	Barney
27	Adrian Lynch	Barney
28	Eddie Doherty	Barney
29	Charlie Mc Daid	Gregory
30	Nicky Gormley	Willy John

Overall Result;

SuperVet 2008..........Carl Fullerton

SuperYouth 2008..............Patrick Mc Laughlin(Dick)

SuperTeam 2008.............O'DONNELL TEAM
Liam O'Donnell,Christopher Carter,Francis Mc Laughlin,Kieran Eccles,Mark Gill,,Eddie Donaghey,Karl Mc Laughlin,Steven Mc Conalogue.

North Pole Cycling Club would like to thank Liam Tinney from Four Masters Cycling Club for his help in running the event,Garda Sgt.Mark Traynor for providing Garda motorbike assistance and biker Paul Devenney for marshaling the race.

U14/16 Training Day 6th December

A Training/Coaching day will be held in Richill Leisure Centre on Sat 6th Dec 08 for all Cycling Ulster Under 16 and Under 14 youth. The day will consist of a 2hr bike spin for the U16 and 1hr 15min spin for U14. The U16 will have the pleasure

of cycling and talking with our 2008 Rás winner Stephen Gallagher. At 1.00pm showers and lunch will be provided for all cyclists and helpers.

2.00pm -Talks with Stephen Gallagher on training and life as a professional. Kenny Dunlop will give a talk and question time on the forthcoming European Youth Olympics. Mickey McKenna will give an overview of all the youth events proposed for 2009. Finish time 3.30pm approx. The Youth Commission will pay for the cost of the event. Sign on at 10.00am with the bike spin starting at 10.30am

Any queries ring Kenny Dunlop on 028895 21681 after 1800hr or Mickey McKenna 00353 4787619.

CHECK OUT THE UPDATED SUPERTEAMS DOWN BELOW.

Breaking News!!!!!

North Pole Cycling Club have been chosen by Cycling Ulster as

'Ulster Cycling Club of the Year 2008'.Take a bow lads and lassies.

Going for the double.

We are also in the final for Cycling Irelands 'All Ireland Cycling Club of the Year 2008'.The outcome will be decided by the number of postal votes which members of other cycling clubs send in to Cycling Ireland before 14th November.

Cyclist name+Club name+licence number+date of birth+choice of either North Pole CC or Limerick CC is what is required.

Well represented.

Good performance by our youth cyclists at the Omagh Wheelers 'Hills of Drumquin' on Saturday last.North Pole adults did OK as well especially Sandra.All were thrilled to meet Sean Kelly one of the worlds greatest cyclists.

Not so well represented.

Special mention must go to Robert Carter for a super performance today at the Bann Wheelers Charity Cycle in aid of the 'Cancer Fund for Childern' organised by Joe Barr.The organisation of this event was second to none and it was a great experience to be there.Should have waited for MM though!....The 65 mile course was very challenging bringing in a multitude of climbs and descents.Joe has indicated that he would like to run a similar event in aid of childrens cancer in conjunction with North Pole CC at the end of February 2009. We will keep that date free Joe.

NEWSFLASH........Phelim McCallion wins 'Cyclist of the Month'......Mr October will be one to watch in the Final Showdown for 'Cyclist of the Year 2008' to be chosen at the North Pole Annual Dinner at The Lake of Shadows Hotel on Friday 12th December.

North Pole Cycling Club..Annual Dinner .Tickets available from Marty Noone 0044973141062...€30.Ring now as there will be big demand for tickets

SuperTeam Challenge 2008

The following teams were picked to compete in the SuperTeam Challenge which will take place on Sunday 16th November at The North Pole Bar at 10am.There will be two more places on each team for eligible cyclists.All riders must be members of North Pole Cycling Club at the date of the event.All enquiries to Edward Donaghey 086-3155908

Barney O Donnell	Carl Fullerton	Liam O Donnell	Paddy O Donnell	Gregory Mc Laughlin	Brendan Duffy	Patrick Quinn	Phelim Mc Callion	Willy John Mc Laughlin
Dylan Gill	Andrew Graham	Christopher Carter	David Eccles	Daniel Martin Doherty	Aidan Noone	Shane Anthony Doherty	Bernard P.Doherty	Philip Porter
Seosamh Mahon	Davy Mc Laughlin (Bill)	Francis Mc Laughlin	Sean Doherty (R)	Sean Doherty(C)	Damian O Donnell	David Cassidy	Peter Mc Gonagle	Adrian Mc Callion
Adrian Lynch	Rory Devlin	Kieran Eccles	Cathal Wilson	Paddy Mc Callion	Jim Porter	Pat Doherty	Pat Mc Laughlin (Dick)	Owenie Mc Kinney
Paddy Gibbons	Eunan Mc Laughlin	Mark Gill	James Clarke	Charlie Mc Daid	Ronan Mc Grory	Daniel Mc Gonagle	Oliver O Connor	Adrian Mullan
Edward Doherty	John Doherty(T)	Edward Donaghey	J.P.O Donnell	Christopher Ward	Robert Carter	Christian Mc Ginley	Michael Mc Daid	John Mc Laughlin (Dick)
Dermot Graham	Patrick Mc Laughlin(Jr)	Karl Mc Laughlin	Sandra Mc Laughlin	Edward Noone	Kevin Doherty	Aoife Logan	Martin Quinn	Shane Mc Laughlin
Dermot Sweeney	Jay Mc Bride	Steven Mc Conalogue	Adrian O Donnell	Jim Mc Laughlin	Kathy Mc Laughlin	Barry Grant	Kenny O Donnell	Nicky Gormley

Date for your diary.(2)

NOVEMBER
Supervet 2008
North Pole Supervet 2008 and SuperTeam 2008.
On Sunday 16th of November all North Pole Supervets will compete for title of 'Supervet of the Year 2008'.The competition is confined to NPCC members and will be held over a 50 mile course starting at The North Pole Bar at 10am.
Cyclists who are not NPCC members are welcome to take part on the day but will not be eligible for either the supervet or the team prize.
Supervets are cyclists born before Jan 1st 1959.There are currently 10 supervets in the club.
Each supervet will captain a team of 7 'younger' cyclists who will assist him.There will be one under-16 rider on each team. Any cyclist whose membership is valid at 15th November is eligible to take part in the event but those whose membership is not currently valid should contact the Club Secretary as soon as possible.The winning team will be the first to finish with their captain and at least four members of their team including one under-16 cyclist. Current supervets are;

NAME FORMGUIDE

1. Carl Fullerton.................................2007 Supervet Winner. Strong on tactics but questionmarks about his current fitness..
2. Patrick Quinn................................. Dark horse.Flat course will suit him.
3. Phelim Mc Callion...........................Most improved cyclist of the bunch.Is getting huge benefit from spin classes.
4. Barney O Donnell ...........................Strong cyclist but lacks committment.Has to get top class team to have any chance.
5. Paddy O Donnell............................ Late developer who is in need of more training.Could surprise.
6. Liam O Donnell............................... Favourite to win.Will definitely finish in top three.
7. Brendan Duffy .................................Got second place in this event in 2007.Has not shown much improvement since.
8. Willy John Mc Laughlin................... Strong rider.Weak on tactics.Could cause upset on the day.
9. Gregory Mc Laughlin........................Late entry.Little known about 'The Limavady Man's' form.

Registration from 9am.Entry €10 euro.Club licence required. Tea/Sandwiches served afterwards in North Pole B





Four Masters Poison Glen Tour on Sunday 14th September.

Well done to all the North Polers who came out today in extreme weather conditions to help our neighbouring club Four Masters raise funds for a very worthy charity.

'Cyclist of the Day' must go to newcomer Christian Mc Ginley our friendly postmaster.
Sporting his company colours,An Post,Christian covered the 74 mile course well inside 4 hours and was 3rd North Pole member home beaten only by our top racers Paddy Mc Callion and Rory Devlin.
Christian's performance must have been helped by his recent meeting with Mark Cavendish just after he won his third consecutive stage in The Tour Of Ireland last month.(see photo L-R Tommy Burns,Mark Cavendish and Christian Mc Ginley)

AUGUST 2008.



Tour of the Lakes..........Road Race.....105k.

Hawkins Conquers Tour of the Lakes Belfast’s Peter Hawkins (Usher Irish Roa