Everyone interested in doing the women’s Dublin City Centre crit on the 19th June is invited to a training session with Paddy Doran on Monday 14th June, in the Phoenix Park. Meeting at the papal cross at 7pm… c’mon everyone – let’s get the numbers up for this crit and put women’s cycling on the map!

Just a reminder that the Wicklow League begins tomorrow evening, sign on from 6.50pmwith the first rider off at 7.30pm.  The TT will take in just over 2 laps of the race circuit, a distance of about 11km. (more…)

With tomorrow being the first race of the Women’s Wicklow League, it is time to reflect on the UBER successful women’s crit league as organised by Orwell Wheelers, under the guidance of Aideen Collard and David McLauglin. (more…)

Orwell Wheeler’s Michelle Geoghegan took the National scene by storm in 2009, when the newcomer was dominant in every race she entered! Last winter she took the next step on the international racing ladder and joined the Moving Ladies Team in Holland. Read on for a report from the talented rider. (more…)

The current ranking is now here. After three rounds of the National League the joint leaders are Fiona Guihan (Navan) and Jenny McCauley (Bray). The new points system  appears to be working well, with handicap points being awarded per race. Please note that riders are expected to finish the race to get their points. (more…)

Cycling Ireland is organising a “Raleigh Around Ireland” for bikeweek 2010. Three riders will leave the spire in Dublin City at 2pm on Sunday June 13th, and will arrive in Mullingar at 4pm on Sunday 20th. Navan’s Hazel Hall takes on the Northern Route….. (more…)

Round 3 of the Women’s National League saw some great racing from women from all over the country. Fran Meehan (Tullamore) wins, with Jenn O Reilly (Ravens) getting the bunch sprint from Wendy Bates (Lakeside Wheelers). Thanks to Marian Lamb for the photos. (more…)

Wicklow Womens Cycling League

Every tue night in June, 5 in all, best 4 results to count.
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Following on from the success of the Orwell Womens League in Sandyford, the Wicklow League will take place every tuesday night in June, with a slightly later start than the Sandyford races to give you time to drive down -start time is 7.30pm sharp with sign-on from 6.50pm. (more…)

from left - Siobhan dervan (or now horgan), Michelle Geoghegan, Olivia Dillon

Cycling Ireland have recently announced their High Performance Programme and Squad. Read on for full details. (more…)

from left to right: coleen foley (manager), fiona guihan, andrea fagan, sandra fitzgerald, sandra telford, gillian mcdarby (coach)

The recently formed Leinster Women’s Squad had their first outing at the National League in Emyvale. (more…)

Following yesterday’s race – Jenny McCauley shares top spot in the National League with up and coming lovely junior Fiona Guihan – Leinster Team.

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Phoenix CC hosted the Ulster TTT Championships on Tuesday night at Woodgreen, with three women’s teams in contention. (more…)

Orla Hendron (Orwell Wheelers) was the fastest woman in the third round of the Ulster Women’s Association Time Trial League sponsored by Caldwell Motor Factors tonight. (more…)

Heather Wilson (Maryland CC) won the N.I. road race championships hosted by North Down CC at Donaghadee on Sunday. (more…)

Sheridan, Barry & Hickey take the Spoils in Round 5, Hickey Remains in Yellow

Tonight is your last chance to watch or race the last round of the ever popular Orwell Ladies Criterium League 2010 (sponsored by Wheelworx) which takes place this evening 18^th May, sign-on at the Cosy Kitchen Café, Carmanhall Road, Sandyford Industrial Estate at 6.30pm for 7pm start. The races are open to female riders of all ability levels including beginners, youths and juniors. (more…)

During National Bike week this year there will be two city centre races in Ireland. These will be held in Belfast on June 18th and Dublin on June 19th. We are looking for all women to sign up for an exciting race in the Dublin city centre crit – let’s put on a show for the people of Dublin! (more…)

Read on for the report on the women’s crit league roud 4. (more…)

The Womens Commission are proud to present an all-new National Team Series of events for 2010.  This is a first for this kind of competition in Irish womens cycling and hopefully will encourage you all to get a gang together and try for a team prize!  The stage races chosen are carefully selected as being suitable for riders of all levels to compete in and should make for some close competition. (more…)

Ireland’s top female rider, Siobhan Dervan, has placed 25th in the Chinese World Cup race. This was a super result for the Cork based Galway girl in the race won by HTC Columbia’s Ina-Yoko Teutenberg. Check out the full report here -> http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tour-of-chongming-island-world-cup-cdm/results

Round 3 of the Mountainbike National Points series of races takes place this weekend in Lady Dixon Park on the outskirts of Belfast, on what promises to be a fast circuit.  As always women riders are in short supply so ladies, stop procrastinating and get the finger out, give it a bash! You never know you might even win a prize!  All the details you need to know can be found on Irishxcmtb.

This weekend (SATURDAY MAY 8th) female cycling enthusiasts will be spoilt – as the track commission have an open day for women in both the orangefield track in Belfast, and the Sundrive Track in the Eamonn Ceannt Park in Dublin. (more…)

Tonya Moran (Phoenix CC) was fastest at tonight’s UWA TT league recording a time of 25.29. (more…)

Another successful race in the Orwell Women’s Crit League, thanks to Aideen and her crew, and to sponsors Wheelworx. The A race was won in style by Monica Marconi (HJ Lyons and Partners) and the B Race was taken by Bray’s Eithne Ní Cinnéide. Once again we saw super racing from the Youth with Caoimhe Ivory (Bray) coming out on top. Report to follow. Check out the photos below from Brendan Culleton. (more…)