SLIDESHOW: Big turnout for Billy Kerr Sportive cycle event

Months of hard work by event co-ordinator Nigel Kernohan and his committee paid off on Saturday with a hugely successful Billy Kerr Sportive.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Aug 2015, 17:30 BST
Fergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235ACFergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235AC
Fergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235AC

Nigel explained: “A total of 270 riders turned out for the sportive, which was being held for the second time in memory of the late Billy Kerr.

The weather was great in the morning and then there were a few showers to cool the riders down! Eaton Park was a great location for the start and finish this year and Jane’s kitchen did a magnificent job with catering for the event. Thanks to Chain Reaction, who sponsored the event and provided goodie bags for all riders, nutrition for the feed stations and mechanical service out on the course.”

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Nigel thanked the following people and companies who made the event a success:

Fergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235ACFergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235AC
Fergus Byrne, Maurice Carruthers, Deirdre McAuley, Michael Carrol and Gerry McAuley about to set off on the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-235AC

* All riders who took part

* Sponsors. Chain Reaction Cycles (main sponsor), Northstone and one other local business who wish to remain anonymous.

* Catering by Jane’s kitchen

* Volunteers - Marshals, First Aiders, Health & Safety, Mechanics, broom wagon, Sign on helpers, feed station helpers and parking attendants

Cyclists Terry Boyd and Alan Gow get a few adjustments to their bike by David Currie, Gareth McClure and Gabrille Bugec from Chain Reaction at the start of the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-239ACCyclists Terry Boyd and Alan Gow get a few adjustments to their bike by David Currie, Gareth McClure and Gabrille Bugec from Chain Reaction at the start of the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-239AC
Cyclists Terry Boyd and Alan Gow get a few adjustments to their bike by David Currie, Gareth McClure and Gabrille Bugec from Chain Reaction at the start of the Billy Kerr Sportive. INBT34-239AC

* Neil Kerr for his support.

* Eaton Park staff and the use of their premises.

* Cushendall Boat Club for the use of their premises.

* Glens Cycling Club for helping with duties in the Cushendall area.

* Local newspapers for their excellent pre-event publicity.

* Everybody else who helped.