Curlieu Wheelers say thanks

The Curlieu Wheelers organised inaugural Lough Key Classic cycling sportive took place in Boyle on Saturday, May 17, and such was its success that it now looks set to become an annual event on the cycling calendar.

Nearly 170 riders participated in the 120k and 60k events and the family cycle with the weather holding out until the finish.

Participants spoke highly of the route, the friendliness and professionalism of the marshals and the quality of food provided which surpassed any other sportive they participated in.

The event would not have been possible without a real community input which is evident by the following list of thank you’s that Curlieu Wheelers would like to make public and which is in no particular order:

Bernard Murray and staff, Boyle Local Area Office, Roscommon Co Co

An Garda Siochana in Boyle and Carrick–on-Shannon

John Murray Fitted Furniture

Stewarts Oil; Crystal Clear Water

Langan’s fruit & Veg

Kevin Mullen (Food and broom wagon)

Padraig McCrann

Murray family Elphin

DJ David Greene

Ciara Maher and Boyle Camera Club

Michael Frayne & Irish TV.ie

Geevagh Honda 50 club

Michael Brennan and Abbey Community College

Trailcycling (David Gunning)

Catering Staff

Registration crew

Patrick’s Well

Boyle Scouts

Boyle Chamber of Commerce

Puredesign

Marian Purcell

Supple family Garrow

Brothers of Charity

Adrcarne Garden Centre

Michael Finn

Westbake

Eire Og cycling club

Lough Key Tri club

Paddy Paella

Mary Shivnan/ Ballyfarnon Community Centre

All who provided sandwiches and baked.

Finally, the event would not have run as smoothly as it did without the volunteer marshals (cycling club members and non-members) who assisted before,during and after the event - your support is very much appreciated and shows how lucky we are in Boyle that the spirit of volunteerism is alive and well.

The sportive will feature on Roscommon County Matters on IrishTV in the next few weeks.