One Day Training Camp – Mullingar 10th March 2012
This will be a fully coached camp catering for all levels of female cyclists, from beginners to experienced competitors. The attendees will be split into suitable groups based on ability, and the training spins will vary in distance and focus. This camp will act as an excellent introduction to cycling for newer members to the sport. It was a great opportunity for the competitive riders to come together for a weekend last year so we hope to see you again this year.
Beginner Leagues 2012 (handicapped starting times)
These races are open to female riders of all fitness and ability levels including beginners, youths and juniors. With expert advice on hand, the Leagues are aimed at those interested in getting into racing for the first time and will be great for improving fitness, cornering, bunch skills and the all important tea and chat afterward.
Orwell ladies Crit League 2012 (Sandyford industrial estate-Dublin)
10, 17 & 24 April & 1, 8, 15 May 2012
Wicklow Ladies League (Ashford – Wicklow)
22nd May, 29th May, 5th June and 12th June
Swords Ladies League
7th + 21st Aug
Weekend Training Camp – Wicklow 18th & 19th August 2012
This will be coached training camp and should provide good cycling skills for riders with their personal goals. The timing of this camp is also perfect for those in preparation for Rás na mBan.
National League 2012
The National league has been running successfully for years and the numbers have grown significantly. These races are women’s only league to encourage women to compete in road racing and can provide great close racing and will have prizes including the coveted title of National League Champion 2012.
Sandra Fitzgerald the 2011 champion is now a pilot on the squad for the Paracycling Team announced for LA Track World Championships.
11th March Waller Cup Bohermeen
22nd April Combes Conor Memorial
13th May Dunsany CP Navan CP
27th May 2012 Emyvale GP
21st July 10 mile TT Sorrento CC
29th July Brendan Campbell Memorial Drogheda Wheelers
Classic League 2012
The Classic league is run in conjunction with the A3 races for the more experienced women.
15th April Stamullen GP
29th April Noel/Kieran Hammond
10th June Meath GP (Sean Nolan) Navan Cycling Club
11th -12th Aug Ballinrobe 2 day
National Championship events
23rd June – National Women’s Road Race championships, Clonmel CC
21st June – National TT Championships Women, Clonmel CC
2nd September – Senior Track Championships
Stage Races
30th June & 1st July Mullingar 2 day
This women’s only two day stage race is a fantastic opportunity for women who haven’t experienced the excitement and perhaps the nerves of watching your progress in the GC (General Classification) at the end of each stage.
9th – 13thSeptember Ras na mBan (Sneem)
Rás na mBan is Ireland’s premier women’s international stage race. It takes place on the extraordinarily beautiful and challenging roads of County Kerry in Ireland. Entrants include local club and national level women riders from Ireland competing with riders from the rest of Europe and beyond.
For updates and further information please see womenscycling.ie
National League 2011 Races – Suitable for all riders
| Date | Race & Location | Club | Details |
| 27th March | Traders Cup Dundalk | Cuchulainn CC | Handicap System |
| 10th April | Combes Conor Memorial | Drogheda Wheelers | Handicap |
| 15th May | Waller Cup | Bohermeen CC | Handicap |
| 22nd May | Emyvale | Emyvale McQuaid | Mass Start |
| 12th June | Sean Nolan | Navan Cycling Club | Mass Start |
| 17th July | Mark Hayden Memorial | Carlow RC | Mass Start |
| 23rd July | Sorrento | Sorrento CC | 10 mile TT |
| 14th August | Brendan Campbell Memorial | Drogheda Wheelers | Mass Start |
Classic league Races – In conjunction with /A3 races for experienced riders
| Date | Race & Location | Club | Details |
| 20 March | Des Hanlon | Carlow CC | |
| 17th April | Stamullen GP | Stamullen M Donnelly | |
| 8th May | Noel / Kieran Hammond | DTC Orwell Wheelers | |
| 6th & 7th August | Ballinrobe | Westren lakes CC | Stage Race |
UWA Road Race League (sponsored by Sportactive)
|
Date |
Race Name |
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27-Feb |
Phoenix GP |
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03-Apr |
Aghagallon Cup |
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17-Apr |
McCann Cup |
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15-May |
North Down GP |
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10-Jul |
Ras Loughguile |
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07-Aug |
Madigan GP |
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21-Aug |
Roe Valley Women’s Stage Race |
|
TBC |
Groucho’s GP |
UWA TT League sponsored by Bikeworks.ie
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Date |
Race Name |
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20-Apr |
Woodgreen 16km 7pm |
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18-May |
Woodgreen 16km 7pm |
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29-May |
Toome 16km 9am |
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01-Jun |
woodgreen 40km 7pm, |
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23-Jun |
Omagh Cookstown Road 16km 7pm |
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28-Jun |
Ballybogey Road, Portrush 16km 6.30pm |
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06-Jul |
Woodgreen 16km 7pm |
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10-Aug |
Woodgreen 16km 7pm |
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17-Aug |
woodgreen 40km 7pm, |
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TBC |
Warrenpoint 16km |
If anyone is interested in running a women’s league we can offer advice and guidance. We would especially like to see one in Munster and Connaught. Please contact queries@womenscycling.ie if interested.
good idea heather to put the calendar up – good on you!
well done, Heather. It’s good to have somewhere with all the dates.
Do you know if people meet somewhere (like the GPO for the Boot) to go to the Wicklow Beginner League?
Thanks.
Glad y’all like the dates together – hopefully we’ll have a few more to add later on in the season.
Regarding the Wicklow League, it takes place in Ashford, which is roughly 2 hours on the bike, so most people tend to drive out – unless they are based in the area. Perhaps closer to the time interested people might do some car pooling from Dublin to get there… hopefully by then our new website will be up and running, so that could be organised on a forum!
Hi Heather,
Please can you put details of the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association (I.V.C.A.) race calendar on your website.
The I.V.C.A. race calendar is now available to view our website at http://www.ivca.info, details of the first 4 races are as follows:-
March 29 – DMS 60km(approx 37 miles) Batterstown 9.15am
April 5 – CP 70km(approx 44 miles) Kentstown 9.15am
12 – DMS 80km(approx 50 miles) Summerhill 9.15am
19 – CP 80km(approx 50 miles) Dick O’Brien Batterstown 9.15am
Female participation in IVCA races is open to all women who are 35 (thirty five) or older i.e. born in 1974 or prior and hold a racing licence with the I.V.C.A. or Cycling Ireland. All our races are handicapped based on ability.
Thanks
Kind regards
Paul
PS If anybody wishes further details please feel free to contact me at paul.deans@bif.ie
thanks for putting al that up Heather.Can you put up some details of the national champs race aswell…if you have any!ta.fiona
I added a few more races there, Fi.. I can’t find details of the National TT anywhere – but will put it in when I get it. The RR will be different to the past few years – won’t be so hilly – more rolly.. so I imagine it’ll be fast – probably tactical racing..
thanks for that Heather.sound!
If anyoneis interested in Mountain Biking. Meeta Sundays at 11am Ballinastoe. Dedicated mountain bike trail. Contact me beforehand if your interested for further details. (pat.mc.mahon@hotmail.com)
Hi there,
I’d like to let you know about the “Pfizer Cycle for Chernobyl” from Cork to Galway on June 18th/19th. A fantastic weekend of cycling and craic. Overnight stop in Limerick and comprehensive on road support and facilities provided. Transport for you and your bike back to Cork on Sunday. All cycling levels catered for. Please tell you friends about this. It”s one not to be missed. 400 participants only. For full details and registration go to http://www.chernobylcycle.com
Hi
Could you please advertise the following event asap as it is happening this Sunday and there are very few women registered so far:
http://www.biking.ie/wicklow-blitz
Thanks!
Fergal Kilkenny
Offroad Commission Secretary
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