With only a handful of points seperating the top positions going into the final round of the womens NPS, it was always going to be a very tactical race with the overall contenders keeping a very close eye on one another. (more…)

Well that was quick already the season is drawing to its final crescendo of racing. This Sunday Navan CC will very kindly host the final round of the Women’s National League, which once again this year has been sponsored by Louis Garneau clothing and The Zoo Hair Salon in Dublin 2. (more…)

Read on for full report from the penultimate round of the Women’s national league. (more…)

Rita Boyle wins NPS Rd 5

On a windswept rolly course which tested the mettle of all racers today, it was Rita Boyle who blew away the opposition with an incredible display of strength when she got away halfway round the first lap and held a gap which hovered around the minute mark for much of the race.  Quick results below, full report later.. (more…)

It’s National League time again – Sunday 4th July, Carlow – and the top of the leaders table is tight..Wendy Bates (Lakeside Wheelers) has a marginal lead, once the points are adjusted.. (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…)

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…)

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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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…)

Current leaders table see below: (more…)

Report and Photos below, thanks to Brendan Culleton (and a few from isport.ie)

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National League Round 1

Round two of the women’s national league, sponsored by Louis Garneau and Zoo Hair Salon, takes place in Donore this Sunday 25th April. (more…)

The season is really kicking off now, and round two of the Louis Garneau and Zoo Hair Salon Women’s National League will take place in Drogheda on Sunday 25th April. (more…)

Round 1 of the Mountainbike National Points Series(NPS) took place in Saggart in perfect conditions on a tight and gnarly course that everyone agreed was huge fun and tested the abilities of all riders.  Melanie Spath(MAD), having competed in the Ras Mumhan stage race last weekend, showed her class by winning the elite ladies race from Cait Elliott(UCD) who is riding into form and finished less than 3mins behind, with Jenny McCauley(Bray) rounding out the top 3.  Agata Tamulewicz(MAD) won the Sports category from Rose Griffin in 2nd and Gillian Ryan taking the 3rd podium spot. (more…)

Bohermeen Cycling Club will promote the 1st round of the ladies national league this Sunday 21st March as part of the Waller Cup Program of races @ 1pm. The sign on for the race will be in Mchughs Pub, Greetigh, Bohermeen. The race will consist of 4 laps of a fairly flat 9.5 mile circuit. (same route as last year.) (more…)

The final round of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau National League took place in Enfield this morning – hosted by the ever accommodating IVCA. The 10 mile test against the clock saw a slight shuffle in positions in the top six – with Michelle Geoghegan from Orwell securing the overall win. (more…)

The Final Round of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau National League takes place next Sunday in Enfield and will be a 10 mile TT, which will be kindly hosted by the IVCA. (more…)

The final round of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau Women’s National League will be a 10mile Time Trial, and will take place in Enfield at 9am on Sunday 30th August. Check out the current ranking…. (more…)

Carlow cc hosted round 6 of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau Women’s National League last Sunday, on a “relatively flat” circuit. The race was boosted both in numbers and excitement with the presence of two Dutch Women’s Teams. The race was won by Ilona Weiring (Batavan), with Michelle Geoghegan taking 2nd place. Wendy Bates (Lakeside Wheelers) claimed 3rd spot. (more…)

The Round was won by Dutch rider Ilona, from Michelle Geoghegan and Wendy Bates, in what was a great race, lots of attacks. Report to follow, check out the photos from Gary McIlroy below. (more…)

This weekend is a big one for the women with two Dutch teams travelling over to compete. On Saturday everyone will take to the track for the International Track Day, and on Sunday the women will compete in Carlow at the penultimate round of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau National League. (more…)

Round 6 of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau Women’s National League will be hosted by Carlow Cycling Club next Sunday, in conjunction with the Mark Hayden Memorial Race. This year will have an International touch, with two Dutch teams participating also, making it great prep for Rás na mBan in September. (more…)

Michelle Geoghegan(Orwell Wheelers) and Jennifer O Reilly( Ravens) are still leading the national league 09 – in joint first place, once the points have been adjusted! Check out the full ranking below. (more…)

Mary getting trophy - photo courtesy of David Mullen

Navan CC hosted round 5 of the Zoo Hair Salon and Louis Garneau National League today, as part of the Sean Nolan GP. In what ended up being a very eventful race, junior rider Mary Costelloe took the uphill sprint at the end of the 50 mile race. REPORT ADDED. (more…)