This morning was a great morning to be out with the Carrick Dole gang. The Dole gang gained their title during the recession when jobs were scarce in Carrick, but whilst the name remains, most members are now gainfully employed once again. Some now work shifts whilst others work Saturdays in order to have their…
Some of the top riders in the World do earn good money, but the majority just make a living. These Kings of Sport do not do it just for the money. They do it for the love of the sport and of competition. They do it because they are bloody hard men !
8 am yesterday morning Jamie calls to the door, we hop into the van and hit for Dublin. The Giro was on it's way and so were we. It was a while since we met up so there was plenty of chat and gossip to catch up on during the journey. Newlands cross appeared after…
This past weekend has been a spectacular success for everyone involved in bringing the Giro d'Italia to Ireland. Darach McQuaid and his team deserve huge credit for attracting the second biggest bike race in the World to our shores. Today there is a subdued feeling as the event has moved on back to Italy yet…
