We won't see the domestic bunch in full flight just yet, with news that the first races of the year have been called off (Photo: Sean Rowe)
Riders who have been training all winter and were looking forward to getting back into action this weekend have been left disappointed with the news that the first race promotion of the new season has been cancelled.
It has emerged that all of the races due to taken place as part of the annual Ned Flanagan Memorial promotion in Co Kildare on Sunday, February 14th, have been cancelled.
A total of five four were planned including a combined event for A1 and A2 riders and separate races for A3s, A4s and women.
And while that number of races was subject to a sufficiently large sign-on on the day, the very popular promotion by Newbridge CC has never have any difficulty pulling a huge crowd from all over the country.
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The club issued a short statement on its Facebook page this afternoon, Monday, announcing the event was being pulled for now.
“Due to unforeseen circumstances the Ned Flanagan race for Sunday the 14th of February has being postponed to a later date in the season,” it said.
“Apologies for any inconvenience and the new date will be posted as soon as possible.”
We will bring you more news when we have it.
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