There was a strong sense of spring in the air as 44 riders (including 5 visitors from N.Ireland) headed off from the Pope’s Cross on Sunday last for Round 2 of the Leisure League. The conditions were ideal as the group was led at a very controlled pace through Cabra, Finglas, Dublin Airport to Ballyboughal where once again that Nag raised its ugly head and split the bunch. The tour then headed over part of the last stage of the Ras from Naul to Balbriggan. The comfort stop on the road to Skerries came as small comfort to those who were very quickly dropped as the pace quickened considerably after Skerries and several smaller groups made their way back to the Park.

The weather was magic, the course was in good condition, the seaviews were awesome and the members of Swords CC, who were very much on home ground, were dominant up front. Thankfully there were no accidents or injuries as members are becoming more and more safety conscious. The total distance was 90km and 2 league points were awarded to all participants.

On behalf of the IVCA I would like to thank Evelyn Doyle and Theresa Murphy for organizing this very enjoyable tour.

Round 3, the 50 in 4, will take place on Sunday 16th March from Pope’s Cross at 9.00am
and will be organised once again by John Heery who has promised us much better weather than last year.

Gay Farnan