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Photo Gallery: Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 2009

Early Sun morning the neutral mechanics (World Wide Cycles)  were already on their toes with the cue already beginning to form

A large turnout was expected, the organizers were hoping to improve on the 2500 participants from last year. Early indications showed this was on the cards.

Got a picture with the man himself

Few more snaps at the start line

The large yellow inflatable arch is the start line (at back of picture) past the sea of cyclists approx 3500 in all 3 routes.

We were set up somewhere in the middle

Slow starting due to the crowd

 

View from the bridge over the tailback. stretches all the way back down the key, round the corner. class

Finally on the move

First food stop in Clonmel

Second food stop in Rathgormack after the Powers the Pot climb

The food is well settled after getting to the top of Mahon Falls

Brian Walsh on his ascent of the famous climb (looking relaxed)

Base of Mahon falls

Over the finish line (Dungarvan Sports centre)

More food was laid on for all participants on completion of their route.

Route: Dungarvan >> The Pike >> Lemybrien >> Carrick on Suir (Seskin Hill) >> Clonmel >> Ballymacarbry >> over Powers the Pot >> Rathgormack >> over Mahon Falls >> over Mama Road >> Killbrien >> Bery's cross road >> Dungarvan (160km)

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