Cycling Ulster Leisure Series 2023

Cycling Ulster Leisure Series 2023

This year the Cycling Ulster Leisure Commission hosted the first ever Ulster Leisure Series.   Three events were chosen to kick start the new series with a focus on development and participation of recreational cycling.   The events were geared towards...

Tour of Monaghan – Sunday 18th June

Emyvale Cycling Club will host their annual Tour of Monaghan on Sunday 18th June. The 2018 Cycling Ireland leisure event of the year returns with three different distances catering for all abilities around the rolling terrain of County Monaghan. The club are renowned...

VC Glendale’s Cancer Fund for Children Charity Cycle

West Belfast Cycling club, VC Glendale presented a cheque of £4126.81 to the Cancer Fund For Children after their annual charity cycle that took place on Saturday 18th February, and saw approximately 200 participants cycling through Belfast, Lisburn, Maze and Moira....

County Cavan Social Cycles

Clubs in Cavan have recently undertaken a new initiative to bring together various clubs in the county with their first County Social Cycle 2023 taking place last weekend. The event was attended by all Cavan clubs and included newcomers to the sport. There were three...

Guidance for Promoters of Leisure Events

The Cycling Ulster Leisure Commission has created a guidance document to assist those promoting leisure events. This has been developed by members for members and the Leisure Commission are always keen to hear comments or suggestions to improve these. Please email...

‘Be Safe – Be Seen’ Campaign

Cycling Ulster is encouraging members to be proactive when it comes to highlighting their presence on the road by wearing bright and reflective clothing and using lights. Chair of the Cycling Ulster Leisure Commission, Joanna Gray stated: “Cycling Ulster have...

Leisure Commission Seeking New Members

The Cycling Ulster Leisure Commission is seeking new members from Armagh, Donegal, Tyrone and Monaghan. The Leisure Commission is focused on being a voice for leisure cyclists, addressing issues relating to diversity and safety and promote leisure cycling as a...

Guidance for Clubs to Attract new Cyclists and Members

Cycling Ulster has launched a new document focused on supporting clubs with attracting new cyclists and membership retention. The Leisure Commission has been engaging with clubs and unattached members since its inception earlier this year. Clubs are struggling with...

Successful Women’s Big Day Out Held at Tollymore

Photo credit: Tony Corey The Cycling Ulster Women’s Commission held their flagship event for 2022, the Women’s Big Day Out at Tollymore National Outdoor Centre yesterday.  The all day event included road and MTB spins, an E-Bike taster session as well as...

Bike the Blackwater – Sunday 25th September

Emyvale Cycling Club will promote the second edition of Bike The Blackwater cycle on Sunday 25th September. There is 60km and 120km route options to choose form and ride leaders from the promoting club will be present on both routes. The 120km cycle will start at 9am...

DB Cycling Club Annual Charity Cycle – Saturday 23rd July

DB Cycling Club will be hosting the 10th edition of their annual charity cycle on Saturday 23rd July. Two routes are on offer covering distances of 50km and 100km with an optional extra climb on the 100km route with KOM/QOM prizes timed by Strava. The club’s...

Tour of Monaghan – 10th July

Emyvale Cycling Club will promote their annual Tour of Monaghan on Sunday 10th July.  This year’s event will cater for all abilities with three distances on offer, 140km, 90km and 60km.  The event is one of the most popular sportives on the local calendar with...