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…)

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…)

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…)

Criteria for getting on the elite women’s track squad is outlined below. If you are interested in trying out for the elite women’s team you can contact High Performance Manager Phil Leigh at phil@cyclingireland.ie with your cycling CV. (more…)

Congrats to Avril Swan and Orla Hendron (Orwell Wheelers) who has set new women’s TT records this season. (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

Read on for info on a women’s only spinning class with Scott McDonald of Winning Solutions. Scott’s classes are very popular, and a key to a solid base for many of Ireland’s top riders. (more…)

Cait on her way to 3rd spot

Well done on the great performances by our mountainbikers Mel Spath (Cycleways) and Cait Elliott (WXC MTB Team UK) taking 2nd and 3rd spot in Round 4 of the British XC Series race at the weekend.  Read on for Cait’s report on the race, (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…)

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…)

The Irish Elite Women’s team lined out today in the 180 strong UCI 2.2 Rabo Ster Eilanden 3-Day. The 3-Day Race started today with a 7.1km time trial around the coastal town of Vlissingen. Windy conditions, typical of Holland, made the technical course challenging for the riders (more…)

Hazel Hall is part of a three person attempt to cycle the 32 counties in a week – she is taking on the North Route. Read the full report HERE

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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…)

It’s been a great few days for our elite International riders, with a silver medal in a World Cup time trial in Spain by the paralympic pair Catherine Walsh and Fran Meehan, followed by 8th place in the road race.  Meanwhile, Siobhan Horgan had a podium finish in the final of the Coupe de France when she got away in a break of 7 and got third in the sprint finish – fantastic result! (more…)

photo courtesy Brendan Culleton

The road racing National Champs are coming up fast, taking place on the 26^th June. The TT takes place on Thursday 24^th June, 2 days before the road race. Last years nationals were a great success with greater numbers taking part than ever before – we have more women than ever racing, but we need your help to keep the momentum going and take part in what should be the biggest event of the year. (more…)

Cait (right)on the marathon podium

In treacherous and rainsoaked conditions, Cait Elliott (UCD) rode a storming race to get 3rd in the UCI ranked British National Series race in Margam Park at the weekend, a great result in difficult conditions.  And if that wasn’t enough, she went on to take 2nd in the longer half-marathon race the next day!  Cait reports: (more…)

Following up on a query from a rider, we are wondering if there is enough interest among the veteran women riders (over 40′s) to warrant a seperate Time Trial category in the national championships.  (more…)

Roisin Kennedy wins Rd 1 of Wicklow League

It was a case of Deja Vu for Roisin Kennedy (Lucan) as she won the Time Trial that was Round 1 of the Wicklow League, repeating her fine win from the outset of the Orwell League. Catherine Devitt (unattached) took a fantastic 2^nd place with a very impressive performance and it’s great to see her make such a leap of improvement since the league last year, definitely a rider that’s going places! 3^rd was the familiar name of Orla Hendron (Orwell) who concluded her unofficial tt ride from Dublin with the league tt and as usual managed to impress. (more…)