Vintage Bicycle Spectacle at the OldVelos Vintage Classic (2017) on the Waterford Greenway
Come and see racing bicycles, tandem, tricycles, high nellies and cycling memorabilia from yesteryear at the OldVelos Vintage Classic on the Waterford Greenway this weekend, Saturday 9th and 10th of September.
Located at Coach House Coffee & Waterford Greenway Bike Hire Kilmacthomas, the OldVelos exhibition is open to members of the public, passing cyclists and enthusiasts. The event kicks off with a display of bicycles, cycling stalls and jumble sales at 12pm on Saturday. On Sunday organisers Oldvelos are offering 5 routes for cyclists of all abilities from 20-75 miles. Cyclists must pre-register at www.oldvelos.com
There will also be prizes for best bicycles and best dressed cyclists on show from event sponsors SRAM, Ciao Bela Roma, Coach House Coffee, Legacy Irish Craft Cider, Metal Man Brewery and Flahavans.
The expo of beautiful continental and Irish made racing bikes including historic Irish bikes and memorabilia associated with Sean Kelly, Stephen Roche, Shay Elliott and Gene Mangan will also be open all day Sunday but with the added bonus of a barbecue and bouncy castles at Coach House Coffee.
The time table for the event is as follows:-
Saturday 12:00 -> 19:00 VeloExpo, Bike Jumble and ‘sign on’.
Sunday 08:00 -> 09:00 ‘sign on’
Sunday 09:00 -> 09:45 Conours d’Elegance final judging and awards
Sunday 10:00 Riders for long route depart
Sunday 10:15 leisure riders depart.
Sunday 12:30 barbeque.
Sunday 17:00 Event finishes.
Please note all riders must ‘sign on’ in order to receive their goodie bag and to ensure insurance cover!
For further information please go to www.oldvelos.com or visit OldVelos on Facebook.
For Media:
Please contact Brendan Hennessy 086-3824607 or Alec Darragh 086-8181800
