21 ladies signed on for the second of the 2 Swords races. The rain cleared and the wind eased off just in time for the race to start. The circuit was shortened to 20k due to the evenings closing in and because of this the pace was fast right from the line. (more…)

22 ladies signed on for what was to be an exciting 30k race which took place over 3 laps of the Bog of the Ring Circuit in North Co Dublin. (more…)

Swords Women’s only league continues on Tuesday 24th August – last week was a huge and popular success. Read on for more details on tomorrow’s race – suitable for all levels. (more…)

Withers claims maximum points in UWA  TT Round 7 at Toome. (more…)

Hotel Proprietor and Ras na mBan race sponsor Louis Moriarty may have provided us with comfortable modern apartments with every amenity, a fabulous choice of breakfast and most excellent coffee in a silver coffee pot, but he could not hold off the rain on saturday morning when the girls headed out from Sneem Hotel on their first training spin of the weekend, when they recce’d the first and second stage of the Ras na mBan. (more…)

Women’s only league race Tues 17th and Tues 24th August - great chance to try out a women’s only race in an easy going atmosphere.  (more…)

At the Madigan GP on Saturday 7th August, the final round of the Martin Birney sponsored SportActive Ulster Women’s League was won by Ciara McManus (U/A) who came in 15″ ahead of Ciara Mulholland (Clann Eireann), with Geraldine Gill (Bohermeen CC) taking third. (more…)

To follow on the Tuesday night tradition of women only racing that has been ongoing during the summer, Swords CC will be holding two women only races on the 17th and 24th August. (more…)

For those of you interested – check out the article on Fiona Meade that was in the Evening Echo last week… nice one!Fiona Meade evening echo

Any girls interested in learning mountain bike skills check out the series HERE  (more…)

Track Development Team race report, read on. (more…)

Please note that the closing dates for applications for the Cycling Weekend on the beautiful Ring of Kerry is Friday 30th July. The weekend is suitable for all standards of female cyclists, and promises to be a good weekend, where you will improve your skills on the bike. Full details and application form HERE

Skills loop for kids at the Nationals course 17th – 18th July (Djouce Woods, Enniskerry) (more…)

All levels of cyclists will be catered for at the fully coached weekend in Sneem, on August 14th and 15th. Read on for full details and application form. (more…)

Full report can be found here on irishcycling.com, and links to photos of the final round with thanks to Brendan Culleton (cripsphotos) and Pat Fitzpatrick for all the great shots we love to pore over.  Many thanks to all riders and helpers who made the league such a success.

The Wicklow League, sponsored by Winning Solutions.ie, Ultimatesports.ie and the Womens Commission, had an exciting finale tonight.  Gutsy riding by U12 Naoise Sheridan tonight netted her the win in Round 5 of the Wicklow League, while Eileen O’Sullivans 3rd place (Sorrento) ensures her the overall victory.  Quick results and overall, full results and report to follow.. (more…)

The training day due to take place this Saturday 3rd July has been cancelled due to low numbers.  (more…)

We want you all to feel ready for Ras na mBan 3-day stage race when it comes around in Sept, no excuses about lack of fitness will be accepted! To help you get your fitness kickstarted early we are holding a training day on 3^rd July at Bray Wheelers clubhouse. (more…)

Winner Fiona Madden, photo courtesy Pat Fitzpatrick

Tough racing for the ladies tonight, with small groups and strong winds making things difficult.  Former international rider Fiona Mdden (SDCC) reminded us all of her class as she rode to victory in Round 4 of the Wicklow League tonight (more…)

Thanks to Paddy Doran…. (more…)

Tonight is the penultimate round of the Wicklow League.  Here are the standings so far: (more…)

Podium

What a day, eh? Streets of Dublin closed so we can put on a good demonstration of women’s cycling at it’s best. Fiona Meade (St Finbarr’s) took the win, from Wendy Bates (Lakeside Wheelers) and Joanna Hickey (Usher) in third. (more…)

Ashling wins Rd3, photo Brendan Culleton

The future is looking bright for womens cycling with up and coming junior Ashling Fitzpatrick (Slipstream) winning the third round of the Wicklow League.   Ashling and  second placed Joanne O’Shea (Sorrento) rode strongly together throughout the race with Ashling getting away at the end to take the win just 13secs clear of Joanne.  (more…)

Caroline Patterson (Dromara CC) narrowly out-sprinted club mate Mary Hunter to take the penultimate round of the UWA Women’s Road Race League.

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