2022 TGP Eamonn Ceannt Stadium, Sundrive Road , Saturday 28th May ENTRY NOW OPEN Entry Fee €15 https://eventmaster.ie/event/zzVxtPYSQJ Entry closes Sat 21st May Schedule Open Track 0930– 10.10 First event 10.15 Events (1) Flying 200 (2) Mile – Max 12 riders (3) Scratch (4) Top 6 in each category 500m TT Prizes Top 3 in each category, and Top 3 Overall Entry fee €15 Hire Bikes Available – Track Accreditation Required Open […]
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A small but determined group of track cyclists gathered in Orangefield Velodrome in Belfast on Saturday, May 7th for the Junior Track National Championships. Erin Creighton was on top form this weekend as she powered to victory in all four events – 500m Time Trial, 2km Pursuit, Scratch Race and Sprint. The second-year junior has already represented Ireland on the Track, riding the team pursuit, individual pursuit, madison and points race in the […]
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Appleby Orwell Women’s League 2022 SIGN UP HERE: EVENTMASTER SIGN UP PAGE FOR ONE DAY LICENCE: CI ONE DAY LICENCE EVENTMASTER The Appleby Orwell Women’s League, hosted by Pinergy Orwell Wheelers, returns for 2022 and we are delighted to announce that Appleby Jewellers are staying on as the event sponsors for another year! The Appleby Women’s League welcomes all levels and abilities of women racing from absolute beginners to experienced veterans […]
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An all new time trial around the walls of Kilkenny Castle and a final stage city centre circuit race are among the highlights of the 2022 Rás na mBan route announced today. Top bike racers from all over the world will return to Kilkenny in the first week of September for the 16th running of an event which attracts Olympians and world championship riders to face the challenging roads of […]
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The Women’s Commission is delighted to announce that our Intermediate league is back with the first round taking place next Sunday 27th March @ Drogheda Wheelers The Intermediate League will cater for W2/W3 Category Senior & Junior riders only . The League is aimed at bridging the gap between our Introductory Racing Events and the National Road Series. For further information or any queries please contact treasurer.women@cyclingireland.ie
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Cycling Ireland have launched their new Women in Sport campaign “IT’S NOT A RACE*” which which you will see on social channels or on their website The ‘IT’S NOT A RACE*’ campaign will replace the previous Women in Sport campaign “Bike Like Me” IT’S NOT A RACE* celebrates the many female cyclists who make up the broad spectrum of females who actively participate in cycling across its many forms. As […]
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The Women’s Commission have compiled a race calendar to allow our women to plan for the upcoming season. These are standalone women only events (Not combined within a mens race). All the usual details about the race distance/sign on/location etc can be found on the Cycling Ireland event website. If any club is planning on hosting seperate women’s races, that we have not included please let us know. Click Here […]
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For 2022, the Gorey 3 day will be running a handicapped Women’s race as part of their Easter weekend schedule. This race is open to W1, W2, W3 and Junior women. To encourage more women to enter the race the Women’s Commission have put together a weekend package so all you have to worry about is turning up and riding your bike……fast 🙂 This includes B&B at the Railway […]
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As part of Cycling Ireland’s Women in Sport Campaign, which is funded by Sport Ireland, we are delighted to announce the names of our 2022 Advocates. Click Here For Full Article: Our Women in Sport Advocates are incredibly inspirational women who promote cycling in their local club and community, who have already inspired, and will continue to inspire others by sharing their story. We had 55 females apply this year […]
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What is Track Cycling ? Track Cycling is an exhilarating bicycle racing sport usually held on specially built banked tracks or velodromes using track bicycles. The bicycles are fixed gear bikes with no brakes, the bike is propelled or slowed down by the pedal strokes of the cyclist. In Ireland there are three outdoor velodromes: Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Orangefield, Belfast Kanturk, Co. Cork Despite not having an […]
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Expression of Interest in holding a Women’s Race in 2022. The Women’s Commission are seeking an expression of interest in your club holding a women’s race in 2022 (Catering for Senior Women & Junior Women only). With challenge comes change #choosetochallenge. We are preparing our Women’s racing calendar for 2022, and we would love to include your Club in our schedule. If you are interested and willing to promote Women’s […]
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The Women’s Commission Bursary 2022 is open for applications from January 1st 2022 until fund is exhausted. Applications by Email: treasurer.women@cyclingireland.ie ======================================== The Women’s Commission Bursary will help financially towards Travel & Race Entries to overseas Race events. Riders must have an IRL code on their 2022 Cycling Ireland licence. The fund will be open for applications from Junior and Elite Riders Only. Only events outside of the Island of […]
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