In his address to the 33 assembled riders at the Papal Cross Car Park on Sunday 20th January Gay Farnan welcomed them to the 1st round of the Leisure League and hoped they would continue to support the League and would enjoy the events that had been arranged for them.
He also thanked all the riders who took part in last years League and congratulated Frank Rooney on his second win in succession.
He also pointed out that the IVCA were focusing on safety this year and with the assistance of some members were finalising a safety statement that would be published on the web site in the near future.
On the reverse of the route map for the event today were some safety notes that all should familiarize themselves with. When we are out cycling we all have a duty of care towards ourselves, other cyclist and to respect all road users.
Gay also reminded all present about the Ecumenical Service due to take place at 3.00pm.

Before setting off a minutes silence was observed for our friend and former Leisure Director Dick O’Brien. Dick was not only a great cyclist but also a great organizer and the success of the Leisure League today is in no small way due to the healthy state that Dick handed it over. May he rest in peace.

The route took us out the Ashtown Gate on to the Navan Road, through Clonee, Dunboyne and out the Summerhill Road. We turned left for Moynalvey to the Trim Road and returned to the Park again along the Navan Road. The total distance was 40 miles and took approx 2 hours 45 minutes to complete. There was a slight wind on the way out and a light shower before we left the Park other than that it was dry throughout.
Two points were awarded for this event.

The next event is the North Dublin Tour on
Sunday 17th February.