2010 Tour Series - Dublin

On Saturday night I took part in the second round of the Tour Series wearing my National colors. Man, was it an experience. Totally different course from Belfast and I really loved it. Half was cobbled, half smooth tarmac and a crowd cheering you on the whole way around.

The race broke up from the first lap and I spent my time bridging up through groups - I had a lot of fun and the closest type of racing and can compare it to is cyclocross racing. I had created a video blog talking through it after the race, but for some reason, I can't get it off the camera :(

Many thanks to everyone who was out cheering us on - it may have looked like I was suffering (and I guess I was) but it was a good type of suffering :)

Pictures are from Keith Arkins

2010 Tour Series - Belfast

My first road crit and it was around the center of Belfast with great crowds and an even better atmosphere - first round of the Tour Series. For me, it was just hang on, hang on, hang on. Once I get a bit of practice at these I think I'll be okay though - not what I'm used to or usually train for but I think it's something I need to do more of. Video blog says it all.

Photo via Graham Boyd