Ballymoney Cycling Club's Bobby Kane shows he's still up there with the best!

THE prestigious Maryland Wheelers 75 mile reliability trial was held on Sunday and was run in bright and pleasant conditions.

Over 130 riders set off from Lisburn, 80 opting to ride in the “A” event.

This A group included Ballymoney CC rider Bobby Kane (right) and Belfast’s star rider Conor McConvey just back from riding the 140km Gran Prix Cycliste la Marsellaise in southern France.

This group maintained a steady pace and averaged 22mph average for the 75 mile run.

Bobby said at the finish that the last 20 miles were a case of digging in and hanging onto the wheel in front of you.

This determination showed as Bobby finished in the front group with the top riders in the country.

Ballymoney CC would like to thank the Kane family for their support of the Ballymoney rider and seeing him through to this notable achievement.

Bobby is using these events in preparation for the first races of the 2010 season and plans to kick his year off at the Travers Engineering Annaclone Grand Prix at Banbridge on Saturday 27 January.

Saturday and Sunday saw the Ballymoney club runs well supported with nine riders out on the Sunday run.

These are getting more and more support each week and still there is an open invitation to all local riders to come along and join in.

Both groups leave on Saturday from Outdoor Life car park on Market Street in Ballymoney at 9.30am and on Sunday from the Rugby club car park at 9.30am.

Ballymoney Cycling Club kit

With the club making contact with a prestigious supplier/manufacturer of professional cycling teams clothing. The Ballymoney cycling club will be making an announcement shortly about the finalised prices.

It is thought that the club jersey will be at 40% OFF the normal price and bib shorts will be around the same. This makes it more affordable to new members getting started to be able to purchase their kit at these DISCOUNTED prices. A full pricelist will be released in the local press and on the clubs website in the next 7-10 days.

For details and news visit www.ballymoneycyclingclub.com