May Date for Inaugural Irish Cycling Show

Dates have been confirmed for The Irish Cycling Show, to be held in the main hall of the Simmonscourt Pavilion at the RDS, Dublin on May 19th and 20th 2012. Donegal-based events and media company Mara Media are the promoters of the major new event, the first of its kind in Ireland, which is a product of the massive growth in cycling over the past number of years.

A report by the Irish Bicycle Business Association (IBBA) shows that the Irish Cycling Economy is valued at €138.68 million following the introduction of the Cycle to Work Scheme in 2009. … Read more

Ballymena Reliability Trial Sunday 29th January 2012

The annual Ballymena Road Club – Northstone – Reliability Trials will be held on Sunday 29th January when it is expected that cyclists from all over Ulster will assemble at Rex Bonar House club rooms on Railway Street, Ballymena for the 10am start (Click for Location of Club Rooms).  Registration will commence at 9am with an entry fee of £10 being charged for the event. The entrants will divided into two groups with a choice of two distances of 53 miles and 75 miles.

The racing men’s group face a 75 miles ride, which will take in Antrim, Greystone, Templepatrick, The Longshot to Ballyrobert, then Mossley, Greenisland, Woodburn, Kilroot, Glynn, Larne and the pit stop at Ballygally.… Read more

Foyle Cycling Club Annual Prizes

Foyle Cycling Club held their annual awards night recently and the success of their members was applauded. The club had a successful season and was involved in a number of competitive events. There was a well-attended series of club competitions and participation in a four club challenge. Other riders went on to take part in national events.

Matthew Doyle club cyclist of the year, Joe Mullan most improved cyclist, (presented to Brian McLaughlin), Simon Gill best inter club racer, Lawrence Watson 1st Campsie crit series, Colin McKenna 2nd Campsie crit series, Rhonda Reilly 1st lady Campsie Crit series, Bernie Ryan 2nd lady Campsie Crit series.

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Martin Grimley – Volunteer of the Year 2011

It was a very surprised Martin Grimley who suddenly heard his name announced on Saturday night as the Cycling Ulster SportActive Volunteer of 2011. Martin had been busy all evening, helping out with the awards ceremony at the Ulster Annual Dinner and was barely listening to the accolades that came his way.

Martin who is secretary of Dromara CC also takes an active role in the Cycling Ulster Off Road Commission. It was through his dedication to the sport that over the last two years the Ulster Cyclocross and Cross Country leagues have once again appeared on the Ulster calendar after having almost died out in previous years.… Read more

Great Night at Ulster Awards Dinner

There was a fantastic turnout of 140 people at the Ulster Awards Night on Saturday evening at the Moyola Golf Club in Castledawson. With over thirty young people in attendance it was a time to celebrate achievement in all disciplines and age groups. With Martin Grimley of Dromara CC acting as MC for the Youth Awards, everything went smoothly from the Under 8′s right through to the Juniors.

First presenter of the evening was Banbridge’s Matthew Adair who moved into the Senior ranks this year. He presented prizes to the U8′s and as an accomplished rider in Off Road, Road and Track he was a great example to the young people.… Read more

Ulster Calendar 2012

The Ulster calendar has now been accepted by Cycling Ireland and has been incorporated into the handbook. The Handbook is currently being printed. For those of you who cannot wait to plan your events for the year an Excel Version of both the leisure and Road calendars is now available for download. Track and Off Road events are still to be confirmed.

The calendars are available to download from the Resources link on hte right. Click on General Information at the top and the calendars can be found on that page.… Read more