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Hill & Dales

Wed 9 April 2008 - Ian Taylor

The next few weeks are dominated by the start of the Hill & Dale series, beginning with the McVeigh Classic at Castlewellan this Thursday at 7:30 pm.  With two climbs its hardly just a trail race but is ideal for newcomers, with no open mountain section.  Last year the race was won by Ricky Graham, home for Easter, in a new record time of 31:16, with both Stephen Duncan and Deon McNeilly close behind inside Deons 2001 record.

The ladies race was won by Martina Hawkins in a fast time of 39:54, but some way behind Kerry Hartys 2005 record of 38:15.

Thursday also sees the start of the new junior series, shorter races held in conjunction with other races.  This series is intended for under 16s and under 18s, with the main organiser Tish McCann.  It is expected that the junior race will start a few minutes before the senior one.

Be there, get your number for the series - see elsewhere on this site for the form.

You are also reminded that Knockdhu Home International is on Saturday, 26 April.  The next two weeks provide your last opportunity to impress the selectors in their choice of NI teams - Men, ladies, men development team, veterans, juniors.