Cycling Ireland MTB Fest
Sunday 24th July will see Cycling Ireland host a MTB Fest day in Tipperary as a taster to come and try Mountain Biking. Whilst it may be a long way to Tipperary, it is something of interest to those thinking of taking up the sport.
2016 MTB Nationals. 17th July
The Irish National Cross-country Championships will take place on Sunday 17 July 2016 at Bellurgan Park, Dundalk. Hosted by Cuchulainn CC, the park has seen some great racing in the past with the NPS series. Riders will need to have a UCI code starting with “IRL” on...
Youth squad announced for UK Youth MTB Event
Following the receipt of expressions of interest from Ulster`s young off-road riders, the Off-road Commission held a selection day on Sunday 3 July 2016. From that, the following riders have been selected to represent Ulster at the upcoming Inter-regional MTB...
Youth UK Inter-Regional MTB Champs. Expressions of interest sought
Expressions of interest are sought from Youth riders (Boys & Girls) interested in being considered for selection for the Inter-Regional Mountain Bike Competitions which will take place on 29-31 July 2016 at Cathkin Braes, Glasgow, Scotland. This event is for...
MTB Summer Youth Camp Dates
The Cycling Ulster Off-Road Commission have announced dates for their popular Summer Youth Camps. These sessions are for Under 8s, 10s and 12s, with the dates as follows: Monday 18 July Monday 25 July Monday 1 August Monday 15 August Monday 22 August Monday 29...
Sport NI`s Small Grants Programme is now open for applications.
Sport NI`s Small Grants Programme is now open for applications. Sport NI have announced that their `Active Awards` programme has opened, with applications closing on 18th July at 12 noon. For further information on the programme please use the following link:...
MTB Action in Belfast on Sunday
This Sunday sees round 3 of the Mountain Bike Irish National National Points Series, with the XMTB promoted event in Lady Dixon Park, Belfast. This event is also round 4 of the Ulster series, with a good turnout expected for the popular City venue. In the Ulster...
Emerald Enduro this weekend
Ireland will host the 3rd round of the Enduro World Series from the 13th to the 15th of May 2016. The World’s top Mountain Bike Enduro riders will line out in the Wicklow Mountains for two days of practice and one day of racing in a car rally style format called...
Cycling Ireland Coaching Seminar
Cycling Ireland has announced details of a free Coaches seminar on Nutrition, to be hosted in conjunction with the national Dairy Council. The event takes place next Thursday (19th May) at the National Sports Campus at Blanchardstown. More details are available here -...
Ulster MTB squad in action at first round of British NPS Series
An Ulster Mountain Bike squad comprising 4 riders took part in the first round of the British Cycling MTB NPS Series on 3rd April in Pembry, Wales. The squad was made up of Elite rider James Curry (Banbridge CC) and a trio of Juniors, John Buller (Banbridge CC), Sean...