Thrilling finish to Carrick-on-Suir Wheelers Cycling Club's Bobby Power Memorial Race
Over 120 cyclists from around the country took part in the St Patrick's Day race hosted by Panduit Carrick Wheelers CC
More than 120 cyclists competed in the annual Bobby Power Memorial Race hosted by Panduit Carrick-on-Suir Wheelers Cycling Club on St Patrick’s Day.
The race took place in Clonea-Power and proved to be one of the most thrilling in years.
A total of 122 cyclists took part in the event. Seventeen riders were still in contention for the win with just 10km to go and there was an electrifying finale.
Con Scully of the Dan Morrissey Carlow team won the main race followed by Ruairi Byrne of UCD Cycling team.
First held in 1955, this prestigious event remains a highlight of the Irish cycling calendar, drawing top riders from across the country.
With thrilling breakaways, intense sprint finishes and a dramatic battle to the line, this year’s Bobby Power Memorial Race was one to remember.
Carrick Wheelers CC congratulates all riders for making it a spectacular day of racing.
Main Race – Bobby Power Memorial (C1)
1st Con Scully (Dan Morrissey Carlow), 2nd Ruairí Byrne (UCD Cycling Team), 3rd Paul Kennedy (Team Skyline), 5th and First Local Rider Home: Patrick O’Loughlin (Panduit Carrick Wheelers CC)
Past Members Memorial Cup (C2) – In Memory of Pat Nugent
1st Matthew Wall (Lucan Cycling Road Club), 2nd Daragh Byrne (Asvillemur Cyclisme, France), 3rd Ben Murphy (Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club)
Tommy Sheehan Memorial Cup (C3)
1st Daniel Stone (Roadman Cycling Club), 2nd Jorge Rua Riviera (Bray Wheelers), 3rd John Mason (All Human Velo Revolution)
Women’s Race Podium
Hugh Mulhearne, Bobby Sheehan and Paul Lonergan of Carrick Wheelers Cycling Club present Daniel Stone with the Tommy Sheehan Memorial Cup. Photo: Sean Rowe