Rules that cover cross-country (XC) mountain bike racing are given below. They have been extracted from the Cycling Ireland Technical Rules. For full details of all the rules you must consult the technical regulations provided on the Cycling Ireland website www.cyclingireland.ie 3. The Race A – Riders must complete the entire distance of the race and the responsibility for following the officialcourse lies with the rider.B – A rider is…
New to racing
What to expect / to do on race day We all had to start somewhere. Hopefully this guide will give you information as to what to expect on race day. Hopefully you have read over the list of things to prepare in advance of race day (link here) Once you have checked where the race will be held, used the map links, printed off the driving instructions or took note…
Race licences
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)…
Lakeland Youth MTB Results
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…
Sperrin MTB Sportive
20-06-2012Sperrin MTB Sportive – Sunday 17 June 2012. Report here 19-06-2011Great day at the Sperrin MTB Sportive Report here
Off-road skills training days 2013
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…
Youth Camp
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
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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…