Anyone fancy a bit of warm weather mountain biking? Tarja Owen will be holding a camp for beginner female mountain bikers in Italy on the weekend 22-25th May 2009. (more…)

Read on for the details of St Finbarr’s summer league, based in Cork. If enough women enter it they will get a separate race…. (more…)

For all you ladies who are keen to try mountainbiking,  make a date in your diary for Saturday 9th May.  Richie Byrne of the Epic MTB club is running a beginners spin  in Djouce woods, and he has invited any ladies who are interested to come along and learn new skills, new trails and how much fun mtbing can be! All the information about what you need to bring etc are on the Epic mtb website here.   (more…)

It goes without saying that Holland is a cycling friendly country. Last week I learnt that this is a massive understatement, when myself and my team mate Jennifer O Reilly spent some time with local coach Herman Schenk and his family. (more…)

REMINDER: Round 3 of the Boot Inn women’s league will take place on Wednesday – sign on at 6.30pm at the boot inn, with race kicking off at 7pm sharp. Hosted by Ravens CRT, this will be a 4 lap race of the 5 mile, relatively flat circuit. This race is suitable for female riders of all levels, from beginner to elite – as a headstart will be given to weaker or less experienced riders.  Directions HERE

Julie takes the sprint

It was an all woman affair today in the Women’s race at Seskinore when Fiona Tracy took up her position as Comm for the event. Eighteen women lined up in the Sportactive Ulster Women’s League. (more…)

Round 2 of the women only Boot Inn League was won by Orwell Wheeler’s Michelle Geoghegan, in what was one of the most exciting league races to date. (more…)

REMINDER: Boot Inn League race tonight – 22nd April…  sign on 6.30pm, race starts 7pm sharp. FULLY COACHED race, for all levels from beginners to elite. Must have helmet, racing bike in good order, and €5 for entry fee. If you are not a member of cycling ireland, you can purchase a one day license for €10.

Read on for the mssage from Ciara McManus about tonight’s MTB session…

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After 4 rounds of the ulster womens league the points are as follows…..

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Another great turn out for Round 4 of the Ulster Womens League and fantastic weather into the bargain!

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* This is round 2 of the 2009 Boot Inn Beginner League which will run every week for the next 4 weeks. 

* It is 4 laps of a 5 mile flat circuit and open to all ages and abilities

* This  Wed, a qualified coach will be assigned to each group.  As it’s a handicapped league, riders will assigned to groups based on fitness/experience.

* It’s a very positive league and a great opportunity to experience racing at a beginner level

* There is a 5euro entry fee. Riders must have a Cycling Ireland licence – a one day licence can be purchased on the night

* Prize Money awarded after each event

* Meet at the GPO, O’Connell St. at 17:50 to cycle out

Eleven women signed on depsite very blustery conditons to take part in round 3 of the ulster womens league, a 10 miles time trial at Woodgreen.

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Check out the current ranking in the National League after two races, with the handicap points included. (more…)

CEO of London Cycling Campaign to give Annual Lecture: Thursday 23rd April, 8pm, Cultivate Centre. (more…)

Start of Boot Inn Round 1

Round one of the Boot Inn League was a 10 mile TT hosted by Orwell Wheelers, with the help of Danny and Joanne O Shea from Bray Wheelers. (more…)

Well done to Michelle Geoghegan (Orwell Wheelers) on winning the Gorey 3 Day, ahead of Adrienne McCarthy (Limerick cc) and Orla Hendron (Orwell Wheelers). (more…)

I’m just getting some random updates on the racing in Kerry (Rás Mumhan) and Gorey. Seems like Siobhan Dervan, despite not being anywhere near her peak, is turning heads with her racing in the hotly contested Rás Mumhan. (more…)

Best of luck to everyone racing in the various stage races over Easter Weekend.. (more…)

Everyone gathering at the Boot Inn before racing

The 2009 Boot Inn League kicks off next Wednesday, 15th April, with a 10 mile Time Trial. Orwell Wheelers are hosting the first race. (more…)

US National Junior Champion in 2km pursuit, Mary Costelloe, is an Irish rider shaking things up on the bike in America. Mary is a second year Junior, read on for her report on the Philly 2 Day classic last weekend, where she was second on stage 1 and third overall. (more…)

Following a great turn out at the first meeting for the Ulster Women’s Association’s MTB Group – it has been decided that there will be a fortnightly spin based in Belfast, which will be run for the rest of the summer. Mountain Bike coach, Ciara McManus, is the MTB rep on the Ulster Women’s Association. Full details on the cycling ulster website HERE

Ciara is a clear winner

Another great turn out for the second round in the Ulster womens League! Again two groups were handicapped and this time the handicapping was more accurate with the two groups coming togther half a mile before the finish. (more…)

Joanna Hickey and Catherine Walsh practise a start

With good performances in Beijing behind them, the Paralympic cycling squad has already begun it’s journey towards London 2012. (more…)