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Offaly Cyclist Gearing Up For Busy 2022 Across Europe

Thursday, 17 February 2022 10:45

Ellen McDermott has been competing well on the European stage.

Tullamore's Ellen McDermott is hoping her success continues into 2022. 

The 33-year-old had a promising year last year, showing up very well on the European stage in various races at different levels. She burst onto the scene when winning a bronze medal at the Elite National Road Race Championships five years ago.

It's led to KMK Metals renewing their sponsorship of her, something that is a good confidence boost for any cyclist. 

McDermott has been looking back on her 2021:

Although 2021 was a disrupted year for everyone, I managed to pull off my best season yet.

Multiple podiums in the UK most notably with a 2nd place at the notoriously tricky Women’s CiCLE Classic, earning me a bottle of Duvel for my efforts.

As soon as travel was permitted again it was across to Belgium where the form and podiums continued.

However, my most enjoyable time was during the UK Tour Series throughout August. These are fast and furious town centre races and they have an electric atmosphere which I thrive off!

Thanks to my standings in the sprint competition, I got to wear the blue points jersey and had a good run of top 5s.

Although I didn't win a race last year - I did manage to secure enough race points to get my Elite License which I have been hunting for a while.

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