Upcoming events and info:
WOMEN’S CYCLING NEWS UPDATE:
Upcoming events and info from the Women’s Commission of Cycling Ireland
TRAINING CAMPS:
The Women’s Commission has announced 3 one day comps that they will be holding in the coming months. Full details to be announced, dates as follows:
Saturday 28th May
Saturday 18th June
Saturday 20th August
More details will be announced on www.womenscycling.ie shortly.
LEINSTER WOMEN’S SQUAD:
In conjunction with the Leinster Commission a Leinster squad of women will be provided with a training programme and full coaching, with races including the National League and culminating with Rás na mBan. Criteria: be riding for a Leinster club and interested in furthering their cycling. Please contact queries@womenscycling.ie to express your interest.
LOUIS GARNEAU AND JOE DALY CYCLES WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE:
This is great racing for riders from novice to elite standard. It’s a women’s only race, and already there have been two rounds. Top ranking is listed below. Round 3 will be held on the 15th May in Bohermeen at the Waller Cup, this will be a handicapped start again. Former top international rider Geraldine Gill of Bohermeen is currently top of the league. Ranking found here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/04/11/womens-national-league-round-2-mulholland-take-honours/
TREK WOMEN’S CLASSIC LEAGUE RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A3 ABILITY RACING
The new series, promoted by Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission with the assistance of leading distributor Centro Ireland and its top brand Trek, is an exciting addition to the Women’s Calendar which will provide an important competitive outlet for the top women riders on the national road racing scene. We are delighted to have Trek associated with our league as we feel this is a perfect match for us. It’s particularly gratifying to have attracted the support of a company which knows and understands cycling and appreciates the great strides made in the women’s branch of the sport in recent years.
With participation levels at an all time high and climbing at an even greater rate than the male side, this is the perfect time to launch a series that recognises the commitment and quality of the performances by our top level road racers every weekend. Michelle Geoghegan of DTC Orwell Wheelers is currently leading the rankings, and the next event is next weekend in Stamullen. Rankings here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/03/22/trek-women%E2%80%99s-classic-league-kicks-off-in-style/
CORK – ST. FINBARR’S WOMEN’S BEGINNER LEAGUE
We are excited to see the latest addition to the women’s beginner league calendar with a women’s league hosted by St. Finbarr’s CC in Cork. This league is commencing on Thursday 14th April and will be a 45min race (+3 laps) around a 2.56km circuit. Cost is only €3 per race and more info can be found here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/04/09/st-finbarrs-womens-league-in-cork/
WHEELWORX ORWELL LADIES CRITERIUM LEAGUE 2011
This popular league made its debut last year in the Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin. It is suitable for all newcomers and coaching is provided in this fun, friendly and safe event! The league kicks off on Tuesday 19th April – and more details can be found here: http://orwellwheelers.org/orwell-ladies-league/305-orwell-ladies-criterium-league-2011.html
UWA SPORTACTIVE ROAD RACE LEAGUE
The opening round of the UWA Sportactive Road Race League was held at the Phoenix GP at the end of February with Ciara Mulholland (Clann Éireann) using her fast finishing kick to take the win from multiple national champion, Geraldine Gill (Bohermeen). The second round took place at Aghagallon at the beginning of April. Negative riding from the scratch riders meant it looked as if those in the limit group would take the spoils, however in the closing miles a three rider break from scratch, Phoenix pairing Valerie O’Neill and Therese Smyth and Dromara’s Mary Hunter made it across to the remaining limit riders out front. O’Neill took the sprint ahead of limit group rider, Kelly Donnelly (Spires CC). The league continues with round three this weekend at the McCann Cup, just outside of Omagh.
ULSTER BIKEWORKS TIME TRIAL LEAGUE
The Bikeworks Time Trial League will get underway on Wednesday 20th April at Woodgreen. Riders are reminded they must have a rear light fitted to their bike to take part in the league.