Over the past few months I have been travelling back and forth to England to compete in the British National MTB Series. The level of competition in England compared to Ireland is incredibly different as I am racing with 30 girls at such a high standard. The past few rounds I have placed 6th in round 1, 5th in round 2 and my best result yet 2nd in round 3. […]
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Women’s International Track G.P. 2019 Day 1
Some of the worlds best Track riders competed on Day 1 of the Dublin International Track Grand Prix at Sundrive Velodrome on Saturday (July 6th) Click Here For Pictures: Grey clouds hung over Sundrive Velodrome on the first morning of the Dublin Track Cycling International, but even occasional rain breaks didn’t deter a high-class field from strutting their stuff. A nasty crash then interrupted the women’s madison, which resulted in […]
Read moreStrong Team Named For Tour Of Omagh
The Women’s Commission of Cycling Ireland have selected a strong team for the Women’s International Tour Of Omagh (26th to 28th July) / 4 Stages over 3 days. Click Here For Selection Criteria: Women’s Cycling Ireland Team: Michelle McKinney – Galway Bay CC Ewa Kuras – Arcane Women’s Team Eva Brennan – Deenside Wheelers (Jun) Nikki Taggart – Arcane Women’s Team Sinead Molloy – Tullamore CC Nessa Rochford – DeRonde […]
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Women’s Commission Team For Rás na mBan
The Women’s Commission are delighted to announce that they will be entering a Team in the 2019 Rás na mBan. Click Here For Selection Criteria: Women’s Commission Teams were an integral part of the Rás at its inception and we happy to get a Women’s Commission Team back competing in Ireland’s premier women’s cycling event. After a successful outing for the Women’s Cycling Ireland Team in The ‘Women’s Tour of Omagh’ in […]
Read moreWoźniak Wins De Ronde Classic
Agnieszka Woźniak won the final Round of the Women’s Intermediate League in Cork on Sunday (June 23rd). The De Ronde Classic attracted a quality field for an event that was held in terrible weather conditions, with heavy rain and a strong wind battering the riders from the start line. Agnieszka went clear early on the first lap, with Leah Desmond (Bandon CC) and overall Intermediate League leader Lucy O’Donnell (O’Leary Stone […]
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O’Donnell Wins Intermediate League
Lucy O’Donnell (O’Leary Stone / Kanturk CC) won the 2019 Women’s Intermediate League on Sunday (June 23rd). Lucy O’Donnells name will be added to the Women’s Commission trophy alongside last years winner Caoimhe O’Brien. Click Here For Pictures: 2019 Women’s Commission Intermediate League Lucy O’Donnell – Kanturk CC Elia Tutty – TC Racing Emma Desmond – Lucan CRC Clodagh Ní Ghallchóir – AAA Cycling Sinead Molloy – Tullamore CC Yvonne […]
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Women’s Commission Junior + U16 Team To Compete At UK National Trophy CX
Women’s Commission Team To Compete At UK National Trophy CX. The Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission are selecting a Team to compete at Round three of the HSBC National Trophy CX at Beach Park, Irvine on 26-27 October 2019. The Team of Junior & U16 riders will get a chance to race at the highest level in the prestigious UK Race Series Event. Interested riders that meet our selection criteria […]
Read moreIntermediate League Will Be Won At DeRonde Classic
The 2019 Intermediate League winner will be crowned at the DeRonde Classic on Sunday June 23rd. Lucy O’Donnell (Kanturk CC) extended her lead after the Naas Time Trial, won by Emma Desmond (Lucan CRC) . Emma was upgraded to the W1 ranks after this result , and will take no further part in the league. Click Here For IL Table After Naas Time Trial However with only one rider (Elia […]
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Boylan Wins The Last Omnium
Defending Champion Lydia Boylan (Torelli Assure) Won the Irish National Omnium Championships at Sundrive Velodrome on Saturday. Boylan put in a very professional performance, never underestimating her Irish domestic based opponents and winning all four events. Click Here For Full Results: The race for Silver & Bronze saw some exciting racing with the riders battling it out until the final sprint in the Points Race. National Team Pursuit Champion Jennifer […]
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Masters National Time Trial 2019
After an Application from the Women’s Commission of Cycling Ireland, the Board of Cycling Ireland has approved the holding of a Demonstration Masters National Time Trial for 2019. The motion as agreed tonight (June 11th) is below. Foyle CC has confirmed that they will run the event in the June bundle in association with the Junior Women’s TT. The Board of Cycling Ireland will sanction the holding of a demonstration […]
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Debbie Overcomes The Wicklow 200
A complete newcomer to cycling , Deborah Carr was determined not to let the Wicklow 200 defeat her. Deborah is part of our Leisure Licence initiative, Read her epic event report in her own words below: “My name is Debbie and I have always trained in some way or another from running to rowing, hill walking and swimming. I worked in a spin studio for a few years and believed […]
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Boylan Favourite In Battle For National Omnium Championships
The First Elite National Championships of 2019 takes place at Sundrive Velodrome this Saturday (June 16th). Defending Champion Lydia Boylan (Un-Attached Leinster) will be the favourite In what is regarded as one of the toughest events on the Track Calendar . She will face opposition from the Sundrive Track Team trio, with National Team Pursuit Champion Jennifer Neenan and new signing Claire Ní Reachtagáin (Former Irish National Track Team) sure […]
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