John Holian cup date change

Western Lakes CC will now promote the John Holian cup on Friday June 11th instead of June 16th as advertised, as it clashes with a big event in Mullingar.

The event will be a little different as leisure cyclist will get the opportunity to cycle the route ahead of the race.

The event is open to all racers and is also part of the Western Lakes/ Westport club league, points will be awarded to the first 10 members of these clubs across the line.

The event will also be an open race with a handicap as there will be prizes for the first 6 across the line regardless of their club.

John Holian was a founder member of the Western Lakes CC back in 1999 and was a great stalwart to cycling in Connacht acting as manager, mechanic and driver to many Connacht teams

The event is sponsored by O Malley's bar Cross, the sign on and post race refreshments will also take place there.

Sign on open from 6.30pm, leisure cyclists start at 7.15 and the race proper starts at 7.30pm.

The route takes in the Cross, The Neale and Cong lap which has to be completed 5 times for a total distance of 35miles.

Padraig Marrey