Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Event: Cycling Ulster XC Race Craigavon
Venue: Tannaghmore Gardens, Craigavon Lakes
Host club: Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission
This is the first year that the Commission has run a cross-country race at this venue. In the past Craigavon Lakes was a regular venue on the off-road calendar. This year we are putting on a short course race using some of the established bike trail network and some natural trails.
As per our Dundrod races earlier this year there will be the Retro class is for bicycles which are at least 10 years old, with gridding for the Retro race based on the age of the bike. Bikes will be gridded by age with those with 26″ wheels, no suspension, V brakes etc. getting to start ahead of those with suspension, those with disc brakes or those with wheels bigger than 26″. This is aimed at bringing back in some of the “old school” riders who have been looking after their old bikes. This is an opportunity for those bikes to shine.
The E-bike race would be held at the same time as the retro race.
Course Description:
To follow
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Co-ordinates: 54.465046, -6.380332
Race Timetable:
The timetable shown below
| Time | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 12:55 | Number collection |
| 09:00 | 09:50 | Course practice |
| 10:00 | 10:05 | Under 6s |
| 10:10 | 10:20 | Under 8s |
| 10:30 | 10:45 | Under 10s |
| 10:50 | 11:15 | Under 12s |
| 11:15 | 11:25 | Prize giving |
| 11:15 | 11:35 | Course practice |
| 11:45 | 12:15 | Under 14s |
| 11:45 | 12:30 | Under 16s |
| 11:45 | 12:40 | Women |
| 12:40 | 12:50 | Prize giving |
| 12:40 | 13:00 | Course practice |
| 13:10 | 14:10 | Open and Junior |
| 14:10 | 14:20 | Prize giving |
| 14:10 | 14:30 | Course practice |
| 14:30 | 15:10 | Retro race and Ebike race |
| 15:10 | 15:20 | Prize giving |
NOTE: NUMBER COLLECTION CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE.
Race Fees:
Seniors: £14
Juniors: £10
Under 16s: £8
Under 14s: £7
Under 12s: £6
Under 10s: £5
Under 8s: £4
Under 6s: £3
Registration: – To open until Friday 12 June 2026
Gridding: The gridding will be based on the overall results from the Dundrod series
Notes: Ensure bicycles are in good working order and that bar-ends have been fitted.
Catering: tbc
Additional information:
Maps given below. Course map to follow.
Car Parking: On site
Toilets: On site
Showers: No
Bike Wash: No