Emyvale GP 2025 C1/C2 Results courtesy of Ian Barfoot, and commissaires Jim Kelly & Mario Arranz Florencio (Photos Dany & Jerome )

1st. James Armstrong JNR Molenspurters Meulebeke
2nd. James Alexander SNR McConvey Cycles
3rd. Artur Michalek M40 Stamullen RC
4th. George Sevastopulo JNR Sundrive Track Team
5th. Gavin Magowan M50 Velo Cafe Magasin
6th. Geoff Alderdice M50 Dromore CC
7th. Conal Mc Kee SNR Phoenix CC
8th. Jason Henry M50 Inspired Cycling
9th. Jonathan Coen M40 Dromore CC
10th. Craig Sweetman M50 Stamullen RC
1st C1…Toby Sweetman JNR Vc Glendale!!!!
1st unplaced women Aine Doherty – Dan Morrissey – Pissei (photo below)

Emyvale GP 2025 C3 & womens results

1st. Jamie Clarke SENIOR North Down CC
2nd. Fintan Murray SENIOR Crossgar Cycling Club
3rd. Ryan Hunter SENIOR Errigal Cycling Club
4th. Conor Goodman SENIOR Crossgar Cycling Club
5th. David Forbes M40 Crossgar Cycling Club
6th. Matt Lynch M30 Orwell Wheelers CC
7th. Bradley Fiddes SENIOR Shelbourne/Orchard CC
8th. Gareth Mc Farland M50 Armagh City Cyclists
9th. Brendan Ward M50 Clondalkin CC
10th. Matthew Lane JUNIOR Orwell Wheelers CC
1st. Emyvale CC Rider…Declan MC Entee (photo below)

1st unplaced woman – Holly McCaffrey – Longcourt Hotel NCW Wheelers (photo below)

Report courtesy of Emyvale CC

A great days racing was had in Emyvale and Glaslough, with almost 140 riders spread over two races. There was a handicapped start for the C1’s with the C2’s being given a 5 minute head start for the 109km race at 10am. The C1’s chased hard and knocked 2 minutes off the lead in the first lap. They gradually whittled down the margin to approx. one minute and probably would have closed the gap, but for a bad crash at Faulkland Bridge on the penultimate lap. This gave the C2’s the breathing space required to seal the deal and the overall win was taken by junior James Armstrong of Molenspurters Meulebeke. 1st Unplaced women Aine Doherty – Dan Morrissy

Finish line spectators were in for a treat a minute later with a hotly contested C1 bunch sprint. It was a stunning bike throw photo finish with unplaced C1 honours taken by Toby Sweetman of VC Glendale on his Giant Propel pipping Odhran Doogan of Team Caldwell Cycles by a whisker. (see below)

Photo finish (Ian Barfoot) capture of the C1 sprint with Elite Odhran Dougan versus JNR Toby Sweetman the nipt winner!!

The C3 race rolled out at 10:06 for a 65km race. An unfortunate touch of wheels on the second lap at Corracrin took down 15 riders, most of whom withdrew from the race with the bunch well up the road. The gallop for the line was taken convincingly by Jamie Clarke of Northdown CC. 1st unplaced women was Holly McCaffrey – Longcourt Hotel NCW Wheelers
The committee wish to thank the following:

More photos can be found on www.facebook.com/danyblondeel
  • Monaghan County Council
  • The Irish Red Cross
  • Bad Examples MCC
  • Jim Kelly – Commissar C1/C2
  • Mario Arranz – Commissar C3 & women
  • Ian Barfoot – Finish line adjudicator
  • An Garda Siochana
  • Dany & Jerome – The Belgian Project (MC)
  • The Spin Doctor – Sponsor
  • Greenfingers Garden Centre – Sponsor
  • First Stop Properties LTD (Armagh) – Sponsor
    and of course all of our volunteers: Over 50 members organised, drove lead cars, marshalled junctions, laid out signage and provided food & beverages. Without you, none of this would happen.
    Last, but not least, we would like to thank all competitors who travelled from near and far. There were a small number incidents and injuries and we wish all injured parties a speedy recovery and hope to see you all again next year.

There is always one…lol

Thank you Emyvale CC for the donation and see you all on Sunday 15th June for Tour of Monaghan 2025, entry on: https://eventmaster.ie/event/JxvQCpvHRk