The first race of the Boot Inn League kicks off this evening. All women are welcome, regardless of age, ability or experience. This will be a fully coached session – so a great opportunity to learn how to race, from top coaches!
There will be a group of cyclists leaving from the GPO at 5.45pm, if you are leaving from town. Otherwise, you can find directions in out Boot Inn League Page, along the right hand side of the website! Looking forward to seeing you there!!!
With a couple of new faces, and a couple of tired legs, there was a good turnout on Sunday last at the Stamullen GP. Orla Hendron, from Dundrum Orwell Wheelers, showed the strong form she is in, with a good win, from second placed Francine Meehan (Tullamore CC).
Details of the Corkman are as follows – thanks to Fiona Meade for doing the research! There won’t be a Leinster Team racing in the Corkman, as previously hoped, but it looks to be a great event.
The first coaching day for the Development Squad took place on the track in Sundrive Park last Saturday. Following accreditation under the guidance of track expert Hugh Byrne, the squad were coached through an interval session with top coach Paddy Doran.
The countdown has begun….. the first race of the Boot Inn League 2008 will be next Wednesday 30th April – race kicks off outside the Boot Inn (yes – it’s a pub) at 7pm. All abilities will be catered for – and we will provide coaching for this first race. Come along if you fancy trying a new sport, or would like to test your spinning skills outdoors. (more…)
So we’re almost at the weekend again – we nearly forgot to report on what went on last Saturday in Banbridge, Sunday in Dundalk (ahem.. yes – it was my first win..) - and we are looking at Saturday and Sunday races.
Tune in to Newstalk at 11:00am to the Orla Barry Show where Heather is being interviewed about the obstacles facing women competing in sport based on her experience as a World Class Rower and now competitive cyclist.
Feel free to text the show with your comments.
Valerie
Maria Hinlefaar is the Director of Limerick IT. Originally from Holland, Maria has a lot of experience of Road Racing in one of the top cycling countries. While she is now retired from competitive cycling, she still enjoys the sport at a more social level. Read our interview with Maria below.
Cycling Ireland are looking for a Child Protection Officer. There will be full training provided for this role, and expenses will be fully imbursed.
There are two outdoor tracks in Ireland, one in Orangefield, in Belfast, and one in the Eamonn Ceannt Park on Sundrive Road in Dublin. The track commission are very supportive of women who are interested in trying out the track – and hold regular days of accreditation – where you learn skills on the track (on bikes with no gears, no brakes.. savage stuff..) and get some great training and racing in a controlled environment. Read on for more information..
Mel Spath, in her first year as an elite Mountain Biker, has shown she means business – with top results in Ireland and Britain. Read her story so far below, and check out her blog in our weblinks to the right.
The Boot Inn League is starting Wednesday, 30th April. It’s a fantastic introduction to racing and ladies-only, so don’t miss the first race!!
For anyone travelling to Dundalk for tomorrow’s race – find directions and details on the dundalkcycling website here
Just spotted this on irishcycling.com here - I wonder if the model has a Cycling Ireland license? Maybe the PR folk in Kellogg’s aren’t aware of the women’s cycling scene in Ireland… they may not have had to fork out huge money to get someone to pose as a cyclist?
Four Ladies signed on for the race in Donore last Sunday. Sarah and I traveled from Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar, with Roisin Kennedy from Lucan and Louise Moriarty from UCD. (more…)
From World Champion Rower to World Champion Track Pursuiter… Rebecca Romero talks Pez Cycling News about her views, and experiences so far. Read the full interview here.
The Tour of Flanders is a major professional cycling event that takes place in Belgium. This year Dr. Maria Hinfelaar, Director if Limerick IT, took part in the touring version of the event the day before, read her report below. Sounds like something to pen into the diary next year!!
The Orwell Wheelers Randonne 2008, Ballinteer Scout Den 9am Sign on Sunday 27th April 2008 ( 110 km or 70km). This is a great opportunity to combine preparation for the Wicklow 200 /100 with supporting a worthy charity.
The K-Capital Cup Mountain bike series began on the 9th March in Kilruddery, Co Wicklow. This highly popular series has seen 23 women sign on to race the sports and elite categories. The 3rd round of the K-Capital Cup mountain bike series was held in Djouce Woods Co Wicklow on Sunday 5th April.
If you are interested in being on the Irish Development Squad in the coming season, please complete the Application Form for Devt. Squad .
Jenny Fay began her 2008 bid for World Championship Qualification with a second place in the Rudy Project TT Series in Willoughby last Saturday.
Want to try something new ?!!!??!!!!! There is a tandem race on in Banbridge on Saturday 19th April. We would like to get as many female bikes out as possible – looks like we have 3 female bikes at the moment.
Following the cold, windy, wintry conditions in last Sunday’s 3rd Round National League Race, won by UCD’s Louise Moriarty, we have a new league leader – Francine Meehan (Tullamore)
The Leinster Committee has given the go ahead for a Women’s Team to be entered in the Corkman 3 Day, following the success of the racing in the Gorey 3 Day.
Directions to 3rd Round of National League – Sunday 6th April.
