Bursary for Cyclo-cross Riders
The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission has set aside a bursary to support riders who are competing in cyclo-cross races outside of the island of Ireland. The bursary is available to Ulster riders in the following age groups: Under 14, Under 16, Junior or...
2022 Ulster XC MTB Championships Report
The Ulster Cross-country Mountain Bike Championships took place on Saturday 13 August 2022 at Whitespots Country Park (the leadmines) which is just outside Newtownards. Host club Ards Cycling Club had already run a cross-country race back in April this year which was...
Orr Comes Close to Commonwealth Games Medal
Cameron Orr came agonisingly close to the podium and a medal at the Commonwealth Games yesterday afternoon. Orr finished fourth in the men's XC MTB race after being in medal contention throughout the race. Next up for the NI team is the time-trial event featuring...
Ulster XC MTB Championships – 13th August
Ards CC will promote this year's Ulster XC MTB Championships on Saturday 13th August at Whitesports Country Park in Newtownards. This year’s championship will use much of same course as Round 1 of the National Point Series with some additional sections added in. The...
NI Commonwealth Games Team Announced
The Northern Ireland Cycling squad has been announced for the 2022 Commonwealth Games which gets underway in Birmingham later this month. A strong team comprising five males and three females will represent Team NI across Road, Track, Time Trial and Mountain...
Expressions of Interest for Inter-Regional MTB Champs
Expressions of interest are sought from Ulster riders (Boys & Girls) interested in being considered for selection for the Inter-Regional Mountain Bike Competitions which will take place on 10/11 September 2022 and will be run at Woodys Bike Park in Cornwall. This...
Women on Wheels Off-Road Launched
Cycling Ulster is pleased to announce the launch of the Women on Wheels Off-Road Programme. This is a beginner friendly programme aiming to develop mountain biking skills. The programme costs £37 and includes a Cycling Ireland Leisure membership. Requirements are a...
Ulster Team Announcement – British XC Series
Cycling Ulster will be represented by three riders in the opening round of the British XC Series in Tong, England on 9-10 April. Áine Doherty and Travis Harkness will be joined by Gareth McKee who will be passing on his years of experience in a coaching capacity as...
Off-Road Commission Training Day (U8-U12) – Sunday 6th March
The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is hosting a training day for youth riders (Under 8s to Under 12s) who are planning on competing in cross-country (XC) mountain bike races this year. The first cross-country race will be at Ormeau Park in Belfast on Sunday...
Appeal for Cyclo-cross Promoters for 2022/23
The calendar of Ulster cyclo-cross (CX) events is overseen by the Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission. If your club is interested in running a CX event this year could you a) confirm this with your club committee b) confirm whether you want your event to be part of the...
