Post by bigfoot on Apr 15, 2014 21:58:55 GMT
Hi folks
Firstly I would like to extend my sympathies to Dermot and his family and Bill Lennon on their recent family bereavement.
I think it has escaped our attention that Fergus Rooney is Racing in the up comming Ras in May. To be selected for the team is an honour which I think demonstrates what a top rate cyclist Fergus is. I see him out training regularly including in the middle of the winter on those dark cold nights when the rest of us are suppin a mug of tea and watchin the footy by the fire. After ability, it requires immense dedication and determination to become an elite cyclist and then it is even harder to remain so.
Although Fergus races with Phoenix he is a local lad and when he gets the chance he supports our sportives or hooks up with us for our Sunday blast. I have often seen him sit on the front of the bunch at a pace that suits us pulling us along in his wake, although the flyin Admiral reminded me he pulled Fergie up to Dromara on Sunday! Don't tell him but actually Fergie slowed down to chat to me. He noted how well the flyin flynn was going and was thinkin he could be a back up for the lads at the Ras! Expect a call Johnny!
The cost of entering a team in this prestigious sporting event is apparently huge and as such Phoenix are trying to raise funds to back the riders up. This Friday night they are holding a night at the races in the Beechlawn hotel in Dunmurry. Its a bit short notice for ye all but might be a bit of craic and I feel we should try and show Fergus some support.
Not sure how night at the races goes in terms of entering a horse but we could have a club horse. What about RED Rouge!!??
Cheers
Niall