The Tour of Ards takes centre billing this weekend on the Ulster calendar, run over 140km on the Ards Peninsula on Saturday. On Sunday, the PJ Logan Cup, the XMTB Spring Series and the John Mulligan leisure cycle take place.
Armstrong Auctions Tour of Ards – Saturday 24th March
The 2018 edition of this Ulster classic will be raced over 140k, following the same route as last year. This event receives full support from the PSNI. Race HQ is St. Pats Hall, Victoria Avenue, Newtownards. Sign on takes place from 9:30am – 10.30am with roll out at 11:00am. This year’s total prize fund is £750 with £175 for the winner.
For the start list please click here
PJ Logan Cup – Sunday 25th March
Island Wheelers are proud to be hosting the 2018 Lowe Bros. Master Butchers PJ Logan on our famous figure of 8 circuit. Once again, we will be hosting a full programme of events with Racing from U12 right up to the Main P.J Logan A1/A2 Combined race. Unfortunately due to youth races we wont be having a masters/ladies race but will facilitate both at our Hugo Loughran GP.
The PJ Logan is renowned for being a tough race and ideal preparation for the Easter stage races and those wishing to build form ahead of the Tour of Ulster & An Rás Tailteann. 2018 will be no different and we look forward to welcoming the top riders in Ireland and seeing who can follow Marc Potts in taking home the coveted Cup.
Online entry for A4, A3 and A1/A2 races is via the Cycling Ireland portal. Entry is £15.
To download the race pack, please click here
XMTB Spring Series – Sunday 25th March
After the disappointment of having to cancel Round 2 , XMTB is delighted to host the third round of their Spring series which takes place in Ormeau Park, Belfast on Sunday 25th March 2018. The club wish to thank Belfast City Council for their support and ongoing permission to use the venue. For more info on this event click here
On The Rivet Celebrating John Mulligan – Sunday 25th March
