The inaugural National Criterium Championships for Women takes place on the 17th June. It is pre-entry only. In order for this to become a full National Championships for women in the coming years is for us to attend.. and to attend in big numbers. Please can I encourage you all to support Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar in their event, and to enter what promises to be an exciting race for women.

What is a Criterium? A criterium, or crit, is a race that is held on a short flat circuit (usually between 700m and 2km), with the riders racing for anything between 30min and 1 hour. These are particularly popular in nations like Belgium and Holland, and when held command a real festival feel, leading to some of the best race atmosphere you will experience.

National Criterium Championships

Mullingar 

Friday 17th June 2011 - Start 7:30pm

Open to category A1+ , A1, A2, A3 and limited to 60 riders.

Due to limited on the number of riders early registration is advised.

Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar will host the National Criterium Championships for 2011 with a coveted Cycling Ireland National Jersey plus the gold medal to go with it, while second and third will receive the silver and bronze medals. Racing will be on an excellent 1.3km town centre route which will ensure great racing. Entry Fee €15 .

As a curtain raiser to the main event a Ladies Criterium race will start at 6:45pm . Entry for both races is online only.

Very reasonable hotel deals are available for participants at the Annebrook Hotel, 044-9353300 and Greville Arms Hotel 044-9348563 ask for the Lakeside Wheelers rate.

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Registration is on line only:-        http://www.activeglobal.com/ie/road-cycling/mullingar-ireland/national-criterium-championships-mullingar-2011

For further information email:-    lakesidewheelers2011@gmail.com or contact Joe Duffy 086-8181919