Clare 5th in Irish National Road Race

Clare finished 5th in the Women's Irish National Road Race that had constant attacking and only a few riders working in the bunch. Olivia Dillon who is a  US-based pro cyclist and won the National Time Trial earlier in the week also won the Road Race.

The race was contested by 40 ladies undertaking six laps of a 13.27 kilometre course.

Women’s road race championships results, Collooney, Sligo:
1, Olivia Dillon (Peanut Butter & Co)
2, Siobhan Horgan (ESGL 93)
3, Fiona Meade (St. Finbarr’s) at 7 secs
4, Wendy Bates (Lakeside)
5, Claire Dallat (Carnegie/Caulfield)
6, Adrienne McCarthy (Limerick)
7, Jenny McAuley (Bray)
8, Sarah Franzoni (Lakeside)
9, Geraldine Gill (Bohermeen)
10, Michelle Geoghegan (Moving Ladies)
11, Francine Meehan (Tullamore)
12, Heather Wilson (Maryland Wheelers) all same time