There was a great relaxed atmosphere in the carpark at the Papal Cross on Sunday 18th February for Round 2 of the IVCA Leisure League, organised this year by Teresa Murphy and Evelyn Doyle of the Touring Group and run over the now very familiar North County Dublin route.
A cold, crisp, sunny and still morning afforded the 53 riders ideal conditions as they were led out through Cabra, Finglas and the noisy ‘plains’ of St. Margarets, Dublin Airport and Knocksedan by Leisure Tour Director, Gay Farnan.
The fairly steep climbs of Ballyboughal and The Naul took their toll and very quickly the bunch was split into several smaller groups so the rolling coast road from Balbriggan to Skerries came as a welcome relief. The tour then headed through Lusk to the Old Belfast Road turning at Cloghran for the same route back to the Park.

There were 2 minor incidents but thankfully no injury worries, and a most enjoyable spin was had by all. The total distance was 90km and 2 leisure league points were awarded to all participants.

Round 3, the 50 in 4 will take place on Sunday 18th March from the Papal Cross at 9.00 am. This is a bank holiday weekend and the week before racing begins so an equally big turnout is expected.