Gravel, grit and great conditions: ECC riders take on the Lakeland Gravel Grinder 2026

Saturday, 21st March 2026

Racing round‑up: Lakeland Gravel Grinder 2026

Sinead and Declan Gillanders at the Lakeland Gravel Grinder2026

This weekend saw a mix of road racing and gravel adventures for a few of our members.

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On Saturday, 21st March, several ECC riders travelled to Belcoo, Co. Fermanagh for the Lakeland Gravel Grinder.

Dara Mc Kenna, Ritchie McCrudden and Shay Mallon

 Flying the flag for Emyvale were Sinead Gillanders, Declan Gillanders, Shay Mallon, Ritchie Mc Crudden, and Dara Mc Kenna.

 With perfect weather and top‑class organisation, the event delivered three challenging route options—each offering plenty of climbs, dust, and stunning scenery.

Ritchie McCrudden and Shay Mallon

   A massive well done to everyone who took part and powered their way up those gravel climbs.  Brilliant effort all round!

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