THE 2025 “CARN CLASSIC” was held last Saturday (5th April) in glorious spring weather, add an experienced organiser as Carn Wheelers and their volunteers, and you know a good day of racing was in petto!! The results, and some pictures we took + news of the 2-day of Carn Wheelers early May!! Well done to Gareth O’Neill, Curtis Mc Kee, David Gibson and Elena Wallace!!

C1 Results: Courtesy of Ian Barfoot & Time team

(6 finishers out of 9) 1st. Gareth O’Neill – Athlete Nutrition Coach
2nd. Ciaran Maguire – Dan Morrissey
3rd. Lindsay Watson – Powerhouse Sport
4th. Mitchell McLaughlin – Wheelbase Cabtech
5th. Peter McLean – Velo Cafe Magasin
6th. Curtis Neill Lyon – Sprint Evolution

C2 Results: Courtesy of Ian Barfoot & Time team (50 starters)

1st. Curtis McKee – Spellman (6th win out of 7 races)
2nd. James Armstrong – Banbridge CC
3rd. Riley Smith – Banbridge CC
4th. Ali McAuley – Phoenix CC
5th. Brandon Douglas – Dromore CC
6th. Gary Cranston – AHC
7th. Nigel Watt – Inspired Cycling
8th. Des Woods – Inspired Cycling
9th. JimJo McCullagh – Carn Wheelers
10th. Shane Trimble – Newry Wheelers CC
11th. Stephen Hanna – Spellman
12th. Jason Henry – Inspired Cycling

C3 Results: Courtesy of Ian Barfoot & Time team (55 riders)

1st. David Gibson – Bann Wheelers
2nd. Chris Richardson – Killinchy CC
3rd. Kevin Doherty – Four Masters CC
4th. Luca Murray – VC Glendale
5th. James Brewer – Phoenix CC
6th. Gerard Craig – VC Glendale
7th. John Ervine – Banbridge CC
8th. Luke Kearney – Orwell Wheelers
9th. Gareth McFarland – Armagh CC
10th. Jay McCauley – Strabane Lifford CC
First women C3 race: Elena Wallace – Harps CC

Some selected photos here below, and more can be found on www.facebook.com/danyblondeel (just stroll down a bit)

More beautiful photos like the on above from Sharon Mc Farland can also be found on https://www.facebook.com/camera92smcf

Carn 2 day is only 3 weeks out. Entries are coming in fast. We will have limited entries for each race. No late entries will be accepted. C2 already 50% sold with c3 at 30% sold out.
Don’t miss out on a local stage race in 2025.
Jerseys for stage wins/ k.o.m, overall junior, and lady.
Who will be their first name on the trophy? WE HAVE DECIDED TO RESTRICT ENTRY NUMBERS TO GIVE RIDERS A CHANCE WITHIN A SMALLER FIELD.
Please don’t wait until last orders to enter as when this is full late entries will not be accepted!! https://eventmaster.ie/event/3zkmfx4tZW