HELP IN THE RÁS
Eddie Dawson has sent an e-mail requesting that anyone who is a competent bike mechanic might wish to take part in the Rás this year - 20-27th May. They would travel by motor bike - being ridden by one of the Rás men and although the work is voluntary, accommodation and meals are paid for. Anyone who is seriously interested contact him on eddiedawson@anpostras.com - but make sure you are serious about it!
TURBO TRAINING
The turbo training sessions are taking place each Tuesday and Thursday during the winter months at the indoor arena in Ballygraigue and are being shared by the Nenagh Triathlon club and the North Tipperary Wheelers. Our pictures, by Vic Nott show various members of both clubs including Duncan Hodgins and John O'Carroll of the Wheelers.
FELT TRI BIKE FOR SALE
Carbon Felt tri bike for sale. Only one year old and hardly ever used. Price €1850. Zipp wheels not included. Sold with Mavic R-Sys Wheel Set. Contact Liam on 087-6322618.
WHEELERS RIDING FOR LEUKEMIA
Liam Callaghan, Pat Bergin, Aidan Killeen and Eoin Woolley at Cratloe who took part in the Children's Charity Cycle for Leukemia. 
MOUNTAIN BIKING CONTINUES
Taken last Sunday, the picture shows Aidan Killeen, Liam Callaghan, David Moynan and Pat Bergin enjoying the clear, cold mountain air.
CYCLIST OF THE YEAR 2011
At the North Tipperary Wheelers Christmas party in The Thatched Cottage on Saturday 10th December, Pat Bergin was revealed as Cyclist of the Year for 2011. A great achievement for a man who only started cycling with the club in July 2010. He has trained hard and through his own determination not only turned out for nearly every race but also took an amazing number of podium places. The whole club salutes and congratulates him!
Pat Bergin receiving his prize and one of three trophies from Tracy McKeon
THANK YOU
A most sincere thanks to all the club members who assisted in presenting me with such beautiful flowers and a truly great present! A special thanks to Peter, Duncan and John O'C! From Jan.
WINTER TRAINING
Now that winter is almost upon us, Sunday training spins (weather permitting!) have been returned to 9.30am. Meet as usual at Moynan's shop.
2011 CLUB HILL CLIMB CHAMPION IS PAT BERGIN
Pat Bergin - Club Hill Climb Champion for 2011
In only his second season of racing, Pat Bergin has captured two out of three Club Championship titles - a remarkable feat and he is to be congratulated. He took the Hill Climb trophy on Sunday 25th September in truly horrible conditions - rain, wind and the road carpeted with fallen leaves! Liam Callaghan took second - just 30 seconds behind and Mikey Connors was 3rd in his first Championship placing. The fastest time went to Eamon Hartnett in 9.01 with Pat 2 secs. behind him and Tommy Hanrahan in 3rd.
That was the final race of the season and the next item is the club Get-Together in Una Powell's pub next Saturday night.
2011 CLUB TIME TRIAL CHAMPION IS KEVIN BYRNE
Even though the weather was blustery and rain threatened, there was a reasonably good sign-on for the Club Championship TT. The course was the same as last year - Birdhill to the first Nenagh roundabout and back - a distance of 18.5 miles. On the way into Nenagh, they had the strong wind behind them but the return journey was a different matter! Amazingly, in spite of the weather all times improved from last year and it was Eamon Hartnett who stormed across the line in the fastest time with John Foote a close second and Pat Bergin in third. When the time adjustments were made however, Eamon took third place while Shaun Payne captured second and Kevin Byrne, who has been improving steadily all summer became the 2011 Club TT Champion. Well done to all the contestants and a special well done for turning out on a miserable morning!
Kevin Byrne - Club Time Trial Champion for 2011