Reeling in the years
The 80’s and 90’s were boom years for Irish cycling. Here are a few images courtesy of Anthony and Dick O’Gormans collection of old images
Anthony O’Gorman smiling at the finish of his first Ras having won a stage the previous day
Stephen Spratt with family and supporters from Dungarvan and Carrick at the finish of his first Overall Ras Victory
The Cidona team bus had Panda mascots before Dan Martin was born
1982 Tipp Ras team. L-R Billy Kennedy, Anthony O’Gorman, T.J Carey, Bobby Power (RIP), Larry Power, Vinnie Kelly and Paddy Power
Dick O’Gorman winning in Clonmel
1988 All Ireland National Championships. Anthony on the right beside Raymond ‘The God” Power about to launch his race winning attack.
Dick winning in Carrick with Claire Moore looking on.
Sean Kelly was able to get his photo with the Tipp team of Bobby Power, Vinnie Kelly, Paddy Power, Dick O’Gorman and Dinny McCarthy in the 1985 Ras.
1988 All Ireland National Champion Anthony O’Gorman
Anthony and Dick lead the Nissan Classic on the lower slopes of Knocklucas in Clonmel
As stage start in Clonmel. Declan Lonergan, Anthony and Raymond Power all smiling before the start.
Barry
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mikeelonergan
Great images and fond memories
Regards