Fee-fi-fo-fum, Land of the Giants Duathlon is just around the corner. The first round of the Ireland West Duathlon series has already sold out and will see participants from all over the country converge on Claremorris on December 28. Whether it is to kick off the season or to burn off some of those Christmas … Read more
DO you think you and your colleagues have what it takes to be Connacht’s fittest workplace? Organisers of the third annual Bridge Signs Ireland West Duathlon Series are inviting participants to challenge themselves for 2018’s bigger and better series of events. With running and cycling the only two disciplines required to take part, along with … Read more
Corofin man Derek Joyce believes the huge level of fitness and entrechat preparation required to complete the 8 stage An Post Ras stood to him well in Duathlon racing, even though both disciplines are as different as chalk and cheese in terms of duration and terrain. The Galway man was a complete novice when he … Read more
Summer conditions greeted the participants at the Ballinrobe 5 &10k events last Saturday evening. The weather was that good that sun bathers came from lying on the beach to running in the event. Even though the temperature were warm a stiff breeze took the speed out of the course with some of the faster athletes … Read more
Derek Joyce gives us his insight on why he turned to Duathlon racing (Running & Cycling ) After spending years cycle racing on the Irish road racing calendar which included Ireland’s biggest and best known events like the 4 day Ras Muhan, (Killorglin co Kerry), Tour of Ulster 3 day Omagh and the An Post … Read more
Runners, joggers and walkers will have a big evening out on Saturday April 8th, teaming up with Ballinrobe Smarter Travel awareness campaign, organisers have come up with a classic flat course taking in the Ballyglass Rd, Carnelecka, Liskillen and Cloongowla roads with a Finish in the town at Abbey St. We expect fast times and … Read more
The Ireland West Duathlon series has proven a big hit with over 700 athletes participating in one or more rounds, a total of 183 athletes have taken part in more than 2 events which is double the numbers of the 2016 series. IWDS athletes showed well at the National Duathlon championships with quite a few … Read more
Former Ras rider Derek Joyce of Galway Bay CC changed codes during the winter months to give Duathlon racing a go, Derek is now leading the Bridge Signs Ireland West Duathlon Series but barely has he only has a 1pt advantage over the ever consistent William Burke of Galway Tri Club, Ironwoman Lorraine Carey Liquid Motion … Read more
Winter gave way to Spring as brilliant sunshine greeted the 400 plus participants that took part in the Ballinrobe run/bike/run event. The oldest town in Mayo provided the location for the 8th consecutive year as chiseled athletes (and some not so chiseled) from all corners of Ireland converged in Ballinrobe. With record numbers taking part mixed with … Read more
John Greaney Team Hurtlocker Galway leads the Bridge Signs series. After just 2 rounds the battle to take the title is very much still wide open, the Ballinrobe Duathlon on February 11th should tell us a lot more. Ballina’s Iron woman Lorraine Carey holds a strong lead in the female section after winning the first … Read more
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