Leo McKenna R.I.P
Cycling, and Ulster in particular, lost another one of its local heroes today with the passing of Leo McKenna of Omagh Wheelers. Leo is father to well known competitive cyclists Stephen and Kieran McKenna and to Siobhan McGrath who has been a stalwart, along with...
Human Rights Festival – Coaching Rights Event
The NI Human Rights Festival presents a Coaching Rights event in Belfast City Hall on Wednesday 11th December. An outline of the event and a link to registration can be seen below. Human Rights Festival presents Coaching Rights Sport can advance the human rights of...
POSTPONED – 2019 Ulster CX Championships
This weekend’s Ulster CX Championships that were due to be promoted by Omagh Wheelers have been postponed following the passing of club member, Leo McKenna. Cycling Ulster extend our condolences to the family, friends and club mates of Leo. For more information and...
CU Key Contacts Updated
The Cycling Ulster Commissions and Executive are busy planning for 2020 following their respective AGMs. An updated list of contacts for the Executive can be seen on the about us page by clicking here. You can download the contact information for the Officer Boards of...
Castlewellan & Rostrevor MTB Trails Review
Cycling Ulster are encouraging members to attend drop-in sessions that form part of a review of Castlewellan and Rostrevor MTB trails. This is an opportunity for cyclists to make a positive contribution towards cycling infrastructure. The drop-in sessions take place...
Expressions of Interest to Host CU Women’s League Races in 2020
Following on from successful development leagues in 2018 and 2019, the Cycling Ulster Women’s Commission plan to organise a league for 2020. The 2019 series saw a total of over 50 ladies participate with an average entry of over 20 in each race. The league also...
Foyle CC and Dany Blondeel win CI Membership Awards
Cycling Ulster Chairman, Tommy McCague has congratulated the Ulster winners at the Cycling Ireland Awards at the City West Hotel in Dublin at the weekend. Speaking after the Awards event, he said: "On behalf of Cycling Ulster, I want to congratulate Foyle CC and...
Cathedral Cross & Halloween Howl – 24th November
Armagh City Cyclists host the Ulster CX Series finale while Tir Chonaill Gap CC promote their postponed Halloween Howl on Sunday. Cathedral Cross - More info here Halloween Howl - More info here
Sport NI Club Survey
Sport NI are currently conducting a survey to provide them with a greater understanding of the local club landscape and challenges being faced by clubs. For more information and to take part in this survey please click here
Mary Peters Trust – Make It Happen Awards
The Mary Peters Trust currently has an opportunity for athletes to receive an annual award of £2,000, the ‘Make It Happen’ Awards. This is funded equally by specialist insurance broker Bluefin Sport and the Mary Peters Trust. Athletes should apply for their...
Upcoming CX Races
The Ulster Cyclo-cross series continues on Sunday in Newcastle, Co. Down. Shimna Wheelers are the promoters of the latest round. On Monday 11th November, Kinning Cycles promote the first ever indoor cyclo-cross race in Ulster in Moira. Ulster CX Series Round 5 -...
Funding Opportunities for Clubs from Councils
There are a number of council areas in the province with funding opportunities available for clubs. Links to these can be seen below. Please contact gary.lavery@cyclingireland.ie if you require any assistance with these. Fermanagh & Omagh District Council -...
