Ulster Cycling News
23Sep/130

Good Turn Out for CX Training

cxt3The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission organised a cyclo-cross training day on Sunday 22 September 2013 at Lurgan Park which will be the venue for the upcoming Ulster CX series which starts in two weeks.

This is the third year that the commission has organised this training and again they are very thankful for the support of Fred MacSorley and Roger Aiken.

Thirteen riders came along at midday to enjoy a healthy lunch which was followed by a Powerpoint presentation about the sport, the nature of the courses, duration, equipment, training, and preparation for race day.… Read more

23Sep/130

Strong Irish Team for World Championships

Eleven Irish riders will compete across the Junior, U23 and Elite Men and Women categories at the UCI Road World Championships in Toscana, Italy starting this week. The Championships run from the 22nd – 29th September, with Ireland entering strong teams across these events.

This afternoon in the Men’s U23 Time Trial, Ireland will have two entrants; Ryan Mullen and Marcus Christie. In his first year out of Junior, Mullen has already stamped his mark in the U23 ranks, winning two Bronze medals in the European U23 Track Championships earlier this summer.… Read more

22Sep/132

22/09/2013 Ulster 25 Mile TT Championships – Dungannon

DSC_0019 (200x127)The Ulster 25 mile time trial championships was held today on the A4 Dungannon to Ballygawley dual carriageway.

The event was promoted by the UCPC for the first time and they pulled out all the stops to make this a memorable day. The weather remained dry and very mild with the temperature sitting at 20 degrees and a light wind

The course along the new carriageway from Dungannon to Ballygawley was excellent in that the surface as smooth and there was little traffic. There is a climb or long drag on the course which proved tough but fast times were still recorded.… Read more

20Sep/130

Cody’s Challenge Open for Pre-Entry

Cody Challenge 2013 (300x204)The 2013 Cody’s Challenge is approaching again and we look forward to seeing a fantastic turn out of local cyclists in Richhill on Sunday 20th October to support such a worthwhile cause.

The event was born out a desire to raise much needed funds for Children’s Heartbeat Trust, located at Clark Clinic in the Royal Belfast Hospital in memory of Cody Gallagher, son to Judith and Stephen Gallagher..  During Cody’s time at Clark Clinic the medical team provided unconditional love, support and care to both Cody and the family circle.… Read more

19Sep/130

Tyrone County Championships Sunday 22nd September

The 2013 Tyrone County Road Race Championships will be held this Sunday 22nd September and will be jointly promoted by Termon Wheelers, Caldwell Cycles CC, Omagh Wheelers and West Tyrone Velo.

The event will consist of two races: A race (A1/2/3), and B race (A4 only). This special event will be open to riders from Co. Tyrone-based clubs, or those riders born in Co. Tyrone (proof will be sought if necessary).

Sign on for the event will be held in The Milestone Centre, Quarry Road , Carrickmore BT79 9AL.… Read more

18Sep/130

Final Reports for Ras na mBan by Ciara and Janine

team (200x94)Stage 6:  Dromoland - Ennis

Final day Stage 6: 87km of racing with a cruel 5km Cat 1 climb up over Gallows Hill beside Cratloe Foreat, an area better known for its forest mountain biking than road racing.  After Saturday’s race in glorious autumn sunshine we woke up to a wet stormy day with gale force winds forecast, this was going to be a tough last day in the saddle and staying with the main bunch was going to be important.

The team all met up in the two cars at the Dromoland Inn some 13km south of Ennis where the race was to start. … Read more

17Sep/130

Ulster 25 Mile Time Trial Championships this Weekend

spacThe 2013 Ulster '25' mile Time Trial Championships will take place on Sunday 22nd September, at 10.00am Promoted by the UCPC (Ulster Cycle Promotions Club). Sign-on opens from 9 am at Dungannon Swifts Football Club. The Time trial course will be on the A4 duel Carriage way, where riders will start from Mullybannon junction and ride to Ballygawley Roundabout and returning to the end of the duel carriage way.

Entries will be accepted on the morning, with an entry fee of £10. Championship medals will be awarded after the TT, for the various titles at Dungannon Swift’s football Club, where showers and refreshments will be available after the event.… Read more

17Sep/130

Cyclo-cross training day – Sunday 22 September 2013

2013_ulster_cyclo-cross_training_FB_header250With the upcoming Cyclo-cross season about to start in October, the Cycling Ulster Off-road commission has organised a Cyclo-cross training day on Sunday 22 September 2013 at Lurgan Park.… Read more

17Sep/130

Ards CC and Tir Chonaill Gap Say Thanks

Strangford Lough Tour 2013
Exactly one hundred riders came to Newtownards to ride the Ards sportive in aid of the Motor Neurone Disease. This event took place in very difficult weather conditions. The rain hit the event badly around 10.00 am and the wind became stronger every hour after.

With a stop for tea and coffee and food  about halfway (thanks to the tea ladies) the riders set off for the hardest ride they had done this year. Some came from as far away as Dublin.… Read more

16Sep/130

General News – Records, 2014 Event Applications

New National Records Ratified
The Board of Cycling Ireland, at its meeting on 30th August 2013 approved the following as new National Time Trial records.
7th July     50mlTT Snr                 Marcus Christie        Foyle CC        1:40:10   (1:45:19 Previous)
14th July  10ml.TT Handcycling      Darrell Erwin             U.H.A.            31:08   (31:11 Previous)

The Board would formally congratulate both riders on these outstanding achievements.

Register events for 2014 season.
This is just a quick reminder to all club secretaries that event applications for the 2014 season are closing soon.

All applications MUST be made via the online system.

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