National League 2008

Round 2 of the Women’s National League takes place on Sunday 29th March in Bohermeen, Co. Meath. (more…)

Irish National TT Champion, Olivia Dillon, finished up in 11th place in San Dimas stage race, which was won by Comumbia’s Ina Teutenberg. (more…)

Guest speaker Jamie Costin

The 2009 Cycling Weekend for women was held last weekend in Avon Rí Leisure Complex, in Blessington, Co. Wicklow. Combining solid training sessions with training presentations and a talk from guest speaker, Jamie Costin (multiple Olympian), the training camp served as a gathering for cyclists from around the country who wished to improve their skills on the bike. Photos courtesy of Paddy Doran. (more…)

Some of the gang at the training camp

Photos courtesy of Paddy Doran.

National League Racing 2008

Round 2 of the Women’s National League takes place on Sunday 29th March in Bohermeen, Co. Meath.

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The testing date for Junior Women has been announced. Testing will take place on Saturday 28th March in the ALSAA Centre near Dublin Airport. If you are interested in getting tested, or have any questions,  please contact me at heather@womenscycling.ie .

Mel stepped up her game from last year by taking part in the Cyprus Sunshine Cup. The Cyprus Sunshine Cup is a race series of four cross country races, one point-to-point race (UCI C1), one stage race consiting of a time trial, a point-to-point race and a normal XC race on 3 consecutive days (UCI S1), and two more normal XC races (UCI C2 and C1) over the course of 4 weekends. (more…)

Well done to Olivia Dillon who won the Madera Stage Race, with her teammate taking second – read on for her report..

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If anyone is interested in buying a super lightweight Cervelo R3 frame read on… (more…)

The Ulster Track Commission along with the Ladies Association organised a well supported women-only track familiarisation day at Orangefield on Sunday. (more…)

In October 2009 you will have an opportunity to take part in a fundraising cycle of 700km in Australia, while raising money for “Fighting Blindness”, which will help provide financial assistance for the paralympic cyclists in London 2012. Check out our leisure section HERE .

Check out the report on the Tour of Flanders 2008 written by Dr. Maria Hinfelaar last April. The pro race takes place on the first Sunday in April each year, with the touring version the day before. Read the 2008 report HERE

As part of the ongoing CU Womens Association’s work to promote women’s participation in cycling, the MTB section of the association are promoting an information evening on the sport of Mountain Biking as an aim of encouraging more women into the sport. (more…)

Check out the latest rider profile in our section on the right. Fiona Spargo recently came 6th in the Tour of New Zealand. (more…)

Womens Training Camp March 21-22^nd 2009

Avon Ri, Blessington, Co Wicklow

Suitable for all abilities, from beginners to experienced racers, leisure riders to triathletes!

Cost is €100 (€75 Youth/Junior) which includes: coaching, speakers, accommodation, lunch sat and sun, 3-course dinner on saturday.

Avon Ri Lakeshore Resort has a pool and gym facilities that you are also welcome to use. (more…)

The Women’s Commission has announced their race programme, which will be run in lines with Development Programme that was outlined in October 2008. (more…)

In an announcement of  carding for athletes today we are delighted to congratulate paralympic cyclists Catherine Walsh, and her pilot Joanna Hickey on their receipt of world class funding. Siobhan Dervan has also been acknowledged for her hugely impressive ride in the World Championships with International Carding.

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National TT Champion 2008, Olivia Dillon, has had a good start to her season, with several podium finishes with her team -  Touchstone Cyling.  Read on for the race report from the US based rider. (more…)

Navan RC recently brought a group of Juniors and Yoth riders to the track in Manchester. Read on for the report from Heather Beirne, who also recently attended the training camps in Alkmaar organised by the Women’s Commission. (more…)

The Cycling Ulster Track Commission, in conjunction with the Womens Commission, have organised a womens Track taster day this Sunday (15th)
All women are welcome, and should bring along a road bike, although track bikes will also be available for anyone who wishes to try one.
This is an ideal opportunity for women to have a go on the banked oval, however an alternative programme is planned should the weather make riding the banking unsuitable.
The activities get underway at Orangefield at 1.30pm.

Anyone interested in attending should contact Womens Commission chair, Louise Fullerton on lodaro4@hotmail.co.uk or 07515174543

Olivia Dillon (Touchstone Cycling) has given us an update on what’s going on in the races at her end of the world – check out the links below! (more…)

Fiona Meade, on Location in New Zealand bringing you the latest news update on women’s cycling across the waters!
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Round One of the Women’s National League, hosted by Cycling Pursuits in Limerick, was won by Jennifer O’Reilly (Ravens) from Michelle Geoghegan (Orwell Wheelers) in tough wintry conditions. (more…)

The 2009 Women’s National League kicks off next Sunday, 8th March, with Liam Collins of Cycling Pursuits hosting round one in Broadford, Co. Limerick.

Jenny McCauley (Bray Wheelers) winning in Emyvale
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Bray Wheeler’s Fionnuala Ní Bhradaigh recently completed the Naas Duathlon, just missing out on third place to Geraldine Gill. Read on for her race report.. (more…)