Sport

16-year-old Donegal cyclist excels at prestigious New Zealand race

written by Chris McNulty January 15, 2018

Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print

A 16-year-old Donegal cyclist showed his worth while competing in a senior race in New Zealand.

Dylan Traynor from Crolly was racing in The Hub Tour with the Rotorua Cycling Team.

It was his first senior event and Dylan excelled.

In the first stage – the Whanawhana Circuit and Ohiti Circuit – Dylan won the 27k loop on Saturday morning.

Dylan went on to win the King of the Mountains (KOM) stage on Sunday morning.

Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Print

Tags:

Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

16-year-old Donegal cyclist excels at prestigious New Zealand race

LEAVE A COMMENT

You may also like