L U Cyclers Race to the Finish Line

IVIost ofus haveheardthe expression: "It's a raceto the finish,"but the cycling club lives byit.The club had been affiliated with LU since the fallof1988, but in 1993 Tim Molyneaux took over as the new manager.

Theclubconsistsof20 members who train daily. Molyneaux claimsthe major- ity ofthemen arein the sport for personal fitness and the loveofcycling.

"Idon't know ofany other sportthatkeepsyou asfitas cycling," Molyneaux said. "These men are, on theaverage, logging in 300 miles a week."

"Alot ofthem love competition. We competeagainstsev- eralqualityschools,"he added.

As manager, Molyneauxoffersencouragementwhenthe racegets tough.

"Ijusttry totell them 'ifyou lovethesport, itwill bethere for you.'It'sverydemanding."

"The men areverytalented andhavethe abilitytoridefor other teams, but they have chosento representLU." fa

By Angela Barrett