Michael Mc Kenna,Secretary,Emyvale Cycling Club and Kenny Dunlop, Fivemiletown were guest speakers at North Pole Cycling Club's Annual Awards held at The Lake of Shadows Hotel on Friday night last. Almost 160 members and guests attended the function. The premier award of the night,Cyclist of the Year was won by Rory Devlin in a hotly contested competition between 12 nominated cyclists.The choice of winner was made by ballot of the 85 club members.Rory Devlin was a deserving winner after a busy season,his first year at road racing.

He competed in the Mooney Cup in Sligo,the Mc Cann Cup in Omagh,the John Deere Classic in Letterkenny,the Emyvale GP in Monaghan,the Ras Dun na Gall in Killybegs and won an All Ireland Gold Medal in the team event of the Mamore Hillclimb.He finished the road racing season with a fine performance in The Tour of the Lakes at Drumfrees in late August.

He also represented his club in numerous club races against Four Masters CC and Roe Valley CC.Rory rarely missed any of North Pole's numerous leisure events.
In second place was Kieran Eccles who is showing potential for road racing and will be one to watch in 2009.
Phelim Mc Callion one of the clubs best all-rounders came third.Phelim is equally at home at club management,bike servicing or leading a racing team in a road race.

Rory is seen in above photo receiving the award from Mickie Mc Kenna.He will also get his Club and Cycling Ireland memberships for 2009 paid as part of the award.





Young Cyclist of the Year went to Patrick Mc Laughlin(Dick).



Lady Cyclist of the Year was shared by Sandra Mc Laughlin and Eileen Mc Laughlin.

Carl receives 'The Clubman of the Year' Award.

Daniel Mc Gonagle receives the 'Best Newcomer' Award.



Barry Grant gets recognised for his work with the younger cyclists.



John Toner gets the award for 'Most improved cyclist'.


Paddy O'Donnell is officially 'The most improved over-50's cyclist.



Four punctures on the The Inishowen 100 got Cathal Wilson this award.

Christian 'Hot Legs' Mc Ginley is North Pole's best dressed cyclist.

Georgina,Edel, Jacinta and Josephine are North Poles 'real management team'.



Marty gets recognition for his youth development work at North Pole.




Patrick Mc Callion receives the James Fullerton Cup for his performance in The Tour of the Lakes



Irish Olympic Cyclist Philip Deignan gives Marcus Christie some advice about descending.

Leslie Christie meets the Cycling Ulster supremos.



Carl gets a surprise 'Committee Award'.
















" Carter should be Committee Man of the Year " for all the work he did. Well done Robert.