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« Thread Started on May 24, 2009, 8:23pm » | ![[Quote]](http://s2.images.proboards.com/buttons/quote.gif "[Quote]") |
Many thanks to Conan who has worked hard to produce all the below:
The Divis Challenge
28th June 2009
Hannahstown - Lamh Dhearg GAA Complex
160Km and 100Km Routes
Phoenix Cycling Club welcomes all cyclists to participate in its annual sportive, ‘The Divis Challenge’, on the 28th June starting at Lamh Dhearg GAA complex in Hannahstown, just outside Belfast. The event is in its second year and is building on the success of the inaugural Sportive which took place in May last year. This year, Phoenix CC is promoting two tours; The 160Km Sportive and the 100Km Leisure Challenge. Check out the link below for more details
http://www.phoenix-sportive.co.uk/Sportive-09.pdf
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| | Re: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #2 on May 24, 2009, 8:34pm » | |
A tough event again this year with the routes adjusted from last year to match the distances advertised  .
Feel free to comment, discuss or ask questions below.
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| | Re: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #3 on May 24, 2009, 10:50pm » | |
on the same day as the champs, dam, good event!
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #4 on May 28, 2009, 9:43am » | |
May 24, 2009, 10:50pm, glennk wrote:| on the same day as the champs, dam, good event! |
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And the Border Trek/Into the East 
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #5 on Jun 11, 2009, 8:58am » | |
Just heard from National Trust this morning that the MOD has vacated the mountain top which means that now the Sportive can go right up to the summit, I believe that the views are spectacular. A Divis Challenge it certainly is 
EB
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« Reply #6 on Jun 12, 2009, 9:07pm » | |
Phoenix Sportive Update
Just a couple of updates on the Divis Challenge 28th June 2009:
the 160Km sportive will depart at 8am
the 100Km leisure challenge will depart at 10am
(sign on for both from 7.30)
shower facilities will be provided at the Lamh Dhearg GAA complex afterwards along with food, drink and entertainment.
We are also pleased to announce that proceeds of the sportive will be donated to Friends of Belfast City Hospital Cancer Centre
Online entry is encouraged so get them in soon!!
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toughest finish
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #7 on Jun 14, 2009, 9:40pm » | |
Just checked out the photos of the finish of last years sportive at the top of Divis on the phoenix website http://www.phoenixcc.net/ 
The last 10 mile are hard and the last mile up the mountain is savage. No question - this is a real challenge - but is this the toughest finish of a sportive in Ulster / Ireland??
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #8 on Jun 21, 2009, 11:37pm » | |
It's probably the toughest finish of any sportive in Ireland but the North Pole CC Tour of Inishowen is undoubtedly the toughest on the calendar. See pics of todays event at http://www.cyclingulster.com
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« Reply #10 on Jun 25, 2009, 6:27pm » | |
DIVIS CHALLENGE: 3 DAYS TO GO!
ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED ON THE MORNING.
As BG says its shaping up to be a terrific day on sunday for the sportive, we look forward to seeing you there!
the 160Km sportive departing at 8am
the 100Km leisure challenge departing at 10am
(sign on for both from 7.30)
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #11 on Jun 26, 2009, 8:46am » | |
TWO DAYS TO GO AND THE WEATHER FORCAST IS GOOD.
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE,
FRIENDS OF THE CANCER CENTRE
CITY HOSPITAL.
BELFAST
ENTER ON LINE OR SIGN-ON ON THE DAY
ENJOY THE TEA STOP AT KILWAUGHTER, PLENTY OF FOOD AND DRINKS
TAKE IN THE SPLENDID VIEWS FROM DIVIS MOUNTAIN
ON A CLEAR DAY YOU CAN SEE FOREVER
GIVE IT A GO!!!!!!!!!!
EB
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| | Re: Phoenix Sportive: The Divis Challenge 2009
« Reply #12 on Jun 26, 2009, 10:36am » | |
I can't do the event on the day
But I fancy doing the short route on saturday at a steady pace.
Does anyone else who can't go Sunday Fancy it on saturday ?please let me know.
Eamonn I've been trying you on phone for 3 days but can't get you.Keep gettuing answermachine.can you give me a ring please.Zulle has my number.thanks
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« Reply #13 on Jun 26, 2009, 6:32pm » | |
I should be able to help with the sign-on, and will bring some sandwiches. Sorry cant promise to do anything later due to a family occasion.
Do the other volunteers know that donations of grub will be welcome....or has the club arranged for catering?
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« Reply #14 on Jun 28, 2009, 6:39pm » | |
What a great ride today. Loved the changes to the course, and the weather was pretty good too. Definitely faster this year, think our bunch averaged around 19mph, last year was more like 17mph.
that finish at the top of divis doesn't get any easier ! My legs are sore..
many thanks so all those that helped out the food was great, the directions were super clear and most importantly of all that mutt at the top of divis road was locked up
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