John Drumm Cup 2013

A few changes have been made to the programme from the original draft and are as follows;

• A3 and A4 races now have first 12 prizes
• There is a first lap Prime for the first crossing of the line in the A1/A2, A3  and A4 races
• There will be no amalgamation of any races unless the entry drops to under 25 riders in a category (not applicable to youth races)
• If anyone is travelling down the night before the event there are good accommodation deals in the area – call 087 7849879 for further information

48^th Annual John Drumm Cup and Supporting Races April 28^th, 2013.

Prize fund of €2500

 

 Programme of Events

 

 

 

11.15am          Under 16 Race            24 miles (6 laps x 4 mile circuit)

 

Prizes for first 6, first unplaced U15 and first unplaced girl

 

11.18am          Under 14 Race            12 miles (3 laps x 4 mile circuit)

 

Prizes for first 6, first unplaced U13 and first unplaced girl

 

11.20am          Under 12 Race            4 miles (1 lap x 4 mile circuit)

 

Prizes for first 6, first unplaced U11 and first unplaced girl

 

1pm       A1/A2 Race for John Drumm Cup 70 miles / 112km (7 laps x 10 mile/16km circuit)

 

Prizes for first 8 plus first 3 Unplaced A2s. First prize €250 and John Drumm cup for a year.

Prime First Lap

 

1.02pm                                    A3 Race 50 miles / 80km (5 laps x 10 mile/16km circuit)

 

Prizes for first 12

Prime First Lap

 

1.05pm                           A4 and Ladies Race 40 miles/64km (4 laps x 10 mile/16km circuit)

 

Prizes for first 12 A4 and first 5 Ladies

Prime First Lap

(Note Ladies will receive a minute handicap on the A4 Men)

 

 

Entry Fee for Underage is €3 and for all adult races €15 and refreshments will be available in the hall after the adult races before the prize giving

 

Further updates will be on the club website www.currowcc.com as the event approaches and further details can be had by calling 087 7849879

 

It is the same circuit as last year with the same finish line being used which is 800m before the village

 

We are also asking for the cycling public’s help in keeping the event safe. You can help by not parking on the road near either finish line on the day and also respect the underage races by not warming up on their circuit – there is plenty of room to warm up elsewhere.

 

So finally we are looking forward to seeing you for what we hope will be another great day of cycling in Currow – your continued support of the event is very much appreciated

Below are some shots relating to the race and its winners over the years

2012 Winner Richard Hooton from the Visit Nenagh DMC team

2010 and 2011 winner Michael Fitzgerald who will be in the Fermoy CC colours on Sunday

Sam Bennett now with the Sean Kelly team who won this race three times

Blarney claiming a victory after a fast gallop in the A3 race a few years back

Richard Hooton crossing the line last year after a day in all the breaks

 

The Drumm Cup in the early days at the start in Castleisland’s main street

Last years early breakaway in the feature race

Stephen Clancy now a pro in the US after winning the Sliabh Luachra TT in Currow in 2011

Sean Lacey second in last years event and in great form along with all the Aqua Blue team this season

Kerry Club members battling it out for team honours in the County Championships last year in Tralee – Kerry’s riders will be hoping to land some of the prizes on Sunday

A4 action from last years event

Kerry riders again in the 2010 County Championship

Loyal stewards but unfortunately our great supporter, friend and former competitor in the event John O Connor will not be with us for the first time next Sunday due to his untimely death during the year. 

Action from last years event

Richard Hooton contemplating after his great win

 

More action shots above

Club secretary Darragh Looney who will be competing in the A4 event next Sunday

Another shot of the early years of the event

 

Former winners Martin O’Loughlin and Sam Bennett in action. Martin is wearing his Veterans National Championship that year.

Martin O Loughlin

Above is Paul Griffin who had four great victories in the event. Paul is an extremely popular character on and off the bike and has been very good to the club in terms of coaching recently. Above he is seen in action in his beloved Kerry and Irish colours as well as winning a Stage in the FBD Ras.

Another former winner Brian Kenneally taking one of his many wins

A photo of the A3 bunch from last years event. In shot was the subsequent All Ireland A3 champion Mossie Lawlor in the St Finbarrs jersey