Back to back wins for Kissane
ROUND 3 of cycling’s Road Race League was hosted by Tralee Lee Strand CC with the action around the Kilflynn circuit. After closing down the handicap it was Killarney CC’s Conor Kissane who sprinted clear to take his second win in a row in the League, having won the previous round in Gneeveguilla. He was followed home by George Doyle (Tralee Manor West iBike) who won the first round and is second on the overall table.
Cian Leahy from O’Leary Stone Kanturk took 3rd to add points to his second place from Round 2 while 2 Tralee Manor West iBike riders took 4th and 5th with Ciaran Slattery ahead of Ross Culloty. The final points on the night went to Sliabh Luachra’s Pat Sheehan.
Tom’s Double O’LEARY Stone Kanturk CC dominated the u16 race with Tom Moriarty coming home ahead of Sean Barrett and Denis Murphy. Killorglin’s Tadgh O’Shea stopped the Cork club taking the first four places as he finished ahead of Daniel Griffin. Sliabh Luachra’s Dan Murphy took the final League points in 6th.
Patrick’s two in a row
IN the U-14s the same three riders filled the top three spots for the second race in a row. Killarney CC’ s Patrick Galvin was again the emphatic winner. Ben Murphy (Sliabh Luachra) and David Shine (O’Leary Stone Kanturk) swapped place from the previous week with Murphy taking the runner’s up spot on this occasion. Killarney CC’s riders took the next two slots with Ethan Slattery in 4th and Stefan Caulfield Drier in 5th. Kingdom’s Adam Lenihan took the sixth spot.
Shane’s the man in the U-12s SHANE Galvin (Killarney CC) again took the U-12s win and top points and he was followed home Sliabh Luachra’s Denis Murphy. Killarney CC had 3 riders in the top 4 with Michael O’Callaghan and Brian Hanaffin finishing 3rd and 4th. Currow CC’s added to the points he took in Killorglin with a 5th place here followed by Killarney CC’s Shayane Daly.
THIS Thursday is Round 2 of the Tralee Manor West iBike Time Trial.