The Ulster Championship 25mile TT took place on Sunday 22nd September 2024.
Thanks to Donegal Bay CC for hosting the event and providing the below report.
The course was along the N15 from Donegal Town to Ballyshannon and back.
Conditions were excellent, with dry road and light wind.
Well done to all riders who took part.
There were categories for Seniors, Masters Men and Women.
In the M70s there were three entries, with Dominic Drumm (Bann Wheelers CC) first at 67:39, Michael Currid (Bann Wheelers CC) second and Carl Fullerton (Donegal Bay CC) third.
The M60s had three riders with John Madden (Inspired Cycling) First at 55:58, Alan Watson (Dromara CC) second and Chris Wheeler (Team Madigan CC) who set out but had a mechanical.
There were eight riders in the M50 category with David Moore (Bann Wheelers CC) quickest at 57:52, Philip Loughlin (Banbridge CC) second and Jeremy Martin (Team Madigan CC) third.
Out of seven riders in the M40 group Erwin McKee (Banbridge CC) had the overall quickest time of the day at 54:01 with Michael Reilly (CKR CC) second and Roger Brown (Roe Valley CC) third.
There were two entries in the WM40 category with Karen Hull (Phoenix CC) (67:09) finishing just ahead of Rachael Jones (Ballymena RC).
The Senior category had four entries with James Gordon (Phoenix CC) quickest at 55:15 ahead of Edward Kearney (Phoenix CC) with Michael Flood (Emyvale CC) in third.
Thank you to DBCC members who helped out in organising the TT and on the day with marshaling, timekeeping, photographs and first aid.
Also thanks to our Sponsors Ferm Engineering and Donegal Town Credit Union. Thanks to Donegal Service Station for the use of their facilities / car park and for providing refreshments after.
Thanks to the commissaire for the morning Jean McGinley.
We look forward to presenting the medals at this years Awards Ceremony being held in January 2025.
