Race Licences:In order to take part in any off-road racing riders must have insurance from our governing body Cycling Ireland. Insurance can be taken out on an annual basis or as a Day Licence. All competitors are required to produce their Cycling Ireland (annual) licence in order to receive their race number.Day licences will be available to purchase on race day, the cost of a day licence will be £17 (€20)…
Saturday 2 March 2013 – Lakeland CC Youth MTB Series – Round 4 – Necarne Estate, Irvinestown PhotosMichael Armstrong (FlickR) – here Resultshere Sunday 24 February 2013 – Lakeland CC Youth MTB Series – Round 3 – Corralea, BelcooResults here Sunday 3 February 2013 – Lakeland CC Youth MTB Series – Round 2 – Castle Archdale PhotosMichael Armstrong (FlickR) – here ResultsRound 2 results here Saturday 26 January 2013 – Lakeland Youth MTB…
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Cycling Ulster’s Off-road Commission are putting on 3 training days to improve off-road skills for 3 targeted groupsYouth, Women and Male beginners. For these sessions the training is aimed at youth riders aged 14 or under, women at any skill level, and beginner males who are looking to get into off-road racing.These sessions are aimed at riders who can confidently ride their bikes but who are looking to improve their…
Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission have hosted a series a ‘youth camp’s during the summer months. These take place on Monday evenings in various locations and are aimed for youth riders aged Under 14. More details on the links on the left hand side
Cycling Ulster Off-road CommissionOff-road skills sessions for Under 12s Saturday 16 February 2013 10:00-12:00 pm (sign on from 09:45)Ormeau Park, Belfast (near Ozone centre) The aim of this training is for youth riders who are new to racing or who have raced before and want to bring their skills up-to-date.Riders should already be quite confident on their bicycles. This is not a beginners session.The training will involve sprints, mounting and…
There is a lot of useful information about organising off-road races on the Cycling Ireland Off-road commission website. This information is geared towards running a cross-country race. Click here to read this document. A sample checklist of things to remember to bring along on race day is given below. Feel free to share any other tips / ideas for best practice so that this list becomes fully comprehensive. EQUIPMENT FOR…
CYCLING IRELANDCycling Ireland’s Off-road Commission is hosting a recruitment day for riders aged 12 to 16 who are interested in being part of the Irish XC Youth Development Squad for 2013. Jon Hynes is putting this squad together. For Ulster riders the most convenient date is on Sunday 27 January 2013 at Tolllymore Outdoor Centre. (map) The purpose of the day is to inform riders of the selection criteria, go…