Emyvale C.C Reliability
Emyvale C.C held their annual Reliability run on Sunday 12th. Fifty cyclists sign on the morning of the run in poor weather conditions. In the north Monahan village
There was a minutes silence before the off held in the memory of Molly Colton for our colleges in Rhyl Wales and also for James Berry a member of the Isle-of Man Cycling Club. The Fifty cyclists were broke up into two groups a fast group and the other group was more for the leisure cyclists but at time you would have though it was the fast group you were in as the cyclist were clipping along at over 22mph.The route was Glaslough, Silverstream, Middletown, Armagh, Killylea, Caledon, Aughnacloy and back to Emyvale over a distance of Fifty Miles. There were very good performance from some of the Emyvale Boys who took the flag on the first group follow closely by more from the Local Club the top three in the are as followers
First Group
1st Paul Brady------ Emyvale C.C
2nd James Gribbon-Emyvale C.C
3rd Peter Hughes----Emyvale C.C
Second Group
1st Gerard Pantine Hughes Emyvale C.C
2nd Tommy Martin-Emyvale C.C
3rd Kenny Dunlop-Lakeland C.C
Underage/first ladies
1st Rachel Withers
2nd Daniel Douglas
The club would like to thank all the cyclists from Tyrone, Fermanagh, and from the local clubs in Monaghan and a special word of thanks to Tony Maguire who travelled all the way from Dublin. Tony has supported the club down trough the years in all there events. Especially on a day that the Dubs were playing Monaghan so well done Tony. The club would also like to thank the Tea Ladies who catered and made the sandwiches for all the riders to Peader Mc Mahon, Seamus Mc Elroy who took the photography’s and also drove the Broom-Wagon (his own) picking up the strays on the day to Michael Mc Kenna lead car first group, Laurnce Mc Aree lead car second group keeping everybody safe and warning other road ushers as well and making sure of a good day out for all.

BIKE SKILLS AND ACTIVITY DAY.
Emyvale C.C hosted a very successfully bike skills and activity day last Saturday 4th in the Donagh sports field.
There were forty local children who turned out on a very wet and windy morning to take part in these events and show off there New Bikes from Christmas and there cycling skills as well. Going by the large turnout cycling in Emyvale C.C will be alive and well for many, many years to come and a special word of thanks must to club Members. Barry Cassidy, Steven Cassidy, Gerard Hughes, Paul Gormley, Michael Mc Kenna Kathleen Kane, Laurnce Mc Aree (Mechanic) who gave up there time to on Saturday Morning to put these children through there paces. The aim of this course is to promote and develop all aspects of cycling as a healthy, leisure, and enjoyable and friendly lifetime activity for all these children and who knows what will come out of it for the club down the years.
Going by the large turnout of children on the morning the club will be making these course a twice a week event when the weather gets a little warmer and drier in April with a bit of luck. There were medals and trophies for some of the children that took part in the above course

HUGHES MAKES ULSTER TEAM
Local rider Barry Hughes has been pick to represent his club on the Ulster team that are competing in Manchester this week. Barry flew out first class from Belfast to Manchester on Sunday Morning. Barry is part of a 14 man Cycling Ulster Youth track squad that will be competing over a 3 day track session on the back of a very successful October trip.
I spoke with Barry on Saturday Morning and he is looking forward to this trip as he feels is in very good shape with all his training over the long winter months. Barry is no stranger to competing on the boards in Manchester as he had a top 3 finish in Manchester track league. Hopefully Barry will be in the medals this time around and do his club proud again. Michael Mc Aree missed out on a place this time due to flu that he is getting it hard to shake off. More news next week on how Barry got on in Manchester.

Annual Dinner Dance
Emyvale C.C is holding their annual dinner dance and prize giving in Hillgrove Hotel on Saturday February 18th @ 9.00PM sharp. This is one of the highlights for the cycling club and indeed very important night for all the riders as all the trophies to the award winners who have battled hard all year in various competitions
The prize giving will follow the meal and then by dancing. Music by the very popular Packie Mc Ghee and Family. The club are asking Members are to bring along a spot prize on the night. A very good night is promised. Make sure and make a special effort to attend.
Please confirm your intention to attend before Wednesday 14th.Anyone looking tickets contact George or Ann Marie on 087-9355625 as tickets are like Hens-Teeth for this Special Event

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