Tour of Ireland 2009 – Done!

Five days, 600 miles, nearly 1000 kilometres.

Through rain, hail, high winds, sun.

Over rough roads, fast roads, up and down mountains.

Rolling through the lovely green Irish country-side day after day with a fantastic bunch of fellow cyclists.

What a fantastic event this was! Huge thanks to the organisers, the sponsors, the Garda, the motorbike out-riders, the helpers, the other riders. Awesome experience!

hippy’s photos from Tour of Ireland 2009

Rollapaluza gets national series

After kick-starting the roller-racing resurgence in recent years Rollapaluza have decided to launch a nation-wide quest to find Britain?s King of Spin and Queen of Cadence.

The series will comprise of stand-alone regional events, each one identical to the Rollapaluza nights they have become known for with DJs and unique atmosphere. These regional events will also act as qualifiers for a ?Grand Finale? in London, with huge crowds and great prizes promised.

The regions will be: Scotland, Wales, North and Midlands, South West, London and East, South

Rollapaluza are known for their inclusive approach to cycling competition and all competitors will compete on identical Condor bikes and the standard Rollapaluza gearing.

There will also be a national youth competition, with the younger competitors taking part in the afternoon, before the evening event commences.

After refurbishing four vintage rigs Rollapaluza now manufacture their own Roller race rigs all of which are produced to be identical. This means that for possibly the first time ever roller-racers can be assured that they are competing on a nation-wide level playing field and as Rollapaluza are now opening up international franchises with these same rigs there is even potential for future world-wide challenges.

Olympians Chris Hoy and Craig Maclean have raced Rollapaluza, but the current 500m record is held by rising British track star Matt Crampton with 17.90 seconds. There will be a special prize to the rider who sets the fastest time of the series and a bonus if that time is a new record.

Expect to see Rollapaluza near you in the second half of 2009

To keep updated on all that?s happening in the series visit the event page here: www.rollapaluza.com/nationals

If you would like more info or wish to offer sponsorship or support please email: nationals@rollapaluza.com

www.rollapaluza.com – rollapaluza national series 2009