This race honours Mick Lally. Although he never raced, he gave three sons to the sport who commissioned the trophies in his honour. He supported them and was so proud to watch as they all represented Ireland at international level. The youngest son, Tony won the Tour of Ireland and represented Ireland at the Moscow Olympics in 1980. Two Lallys, Seán (McNally Swords CC) and Jimmy (Dublin Wheelers CC) (both pictured below) are still racing competitively in the Veterans races and will be competing on March 10.

Also taking part will be last year's winner Anthony Moran (Ravens) and previous winners Ciaran Kelly and Colm Bracken, so a close race is anticipated. A large turn out is expected, as it is the only race on in the Republic that Saturday.

The race is usually held in the Phoenix Park during the summer but with the expected road layout changes this year it has been moved to an open road race in Batterstown. The format has also changed. It will still have the familiar laps to be completed but this year a second race will be held (numbers permitting) for the S3/V/J/W categories with more prizes and ranking points up for grabs.


Mick Lally Memorial
Batterstown, Co. Meath - Saturday March 10th Dublin Wheelers Cycling Club

Start time: 10.00am Sign on: 9.00am - Blackhall Gaels GAA
clubhouse, Batterstown Mick Lally Memorial - S1/S2 88km (5 laps)

Dublin Wheelers Grand Prix - S3/V/J/W (3 laps)
Further Info: Talk to Wes
Murphy: email wesley.Murphy@helaba.de ph 086 4056653