Saintfield Cycle 2013

Saintfield Development Association’s (SDA) volunteer helpers
wait in Downpatrick Street car park for the arrival of the cyclists.

The cyclists start to gather in Downpatrick Street car park, Saintfield.

Final checks are made.

The cyclists sign in at the registration desk.

Saintfield Cycle organiser Bob Pollock talks to SDA member Paul McGeown.

And they’re off!

The cyclists leave the Downpatrick Street car park …

Through Listooder, Crossgar and Shrigley they go …

… to the shores of Strangford Lough.

The car park at Whiterock provides a good stopping point for refreshments.

Lawrence Murphy and Vivien Lovell guide the cyclists into the car park.

It is a beautiful place to rest and replenish.

Water, juice, bananas, sausage rolls and tray bakes are all available to tempt the cyclists!

Then it’s on past the Ballydorn lightship towards Castle Espie.

Along lovely quiet roads the cyclists go as they head for Lisbane.

The first to arrive in Lisbane …

… closely followed by the main group.

Saintfield Development Association’s Paul McGeown powers up the gradient.

What a beautiful view!

The final climb, up Todd’s Hill.

Park the bikes, and go into The Rowallane Inn for some end of route refreshments.

The perfect end to a great morning ride round beautiful County Down.

Saintfield Development Association would like to thank Massey’s of Saintfield and The
Rowallane Inn for providing food and refreshments for this, the inaugural Saintfield Cycle.