Ulster Youth Training Day Report

The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy (CUYA) held their pre-season training day on Sunday 6th February. The event was based at Pearse Og’s GAA club house in Armagh and was kindly hosted by Orchard Wheelers CC. A representative of the CUYA said: “With the club...

Ulster Youth Road Teams – Expressions of Interest

The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy (CUYA) is planning to send youth teams to represent the province in a number of events during the coming 2022 season and are seeking expressions of interest.   At present these races are:Rás Maigh EoRás na nÓgKanturkNewcastle West...

Expressions of Interest Wanted for Leisure Commission

The Cycling Ulster Executive has identified a need to establish a Leisure Commission for the Ulster region. AIMS The key aims of the Leisure Commission include, but are not limited to the following: – be a voice for leisure cyclists in your region and identify...

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...

CU Off-Road Training Days

The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is hosting off-road training days at Castlewellan Forest Park on Sunday 20 February 2022 and Sunday 27 March 2022.  These sessions are for Ulster youth riders, boys and girls, in the Under 14s and Under 16s age categories.  (Year...

Cycling Ulster Youth Development Day

The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy will hold a development training event on Sunday 6th February at the Pearse Og GAA club in Armagh. Guest Speaker, Derek Finnegan from Physiotherapy and Nutrition Solutions, Derek has a wealth of experience both on and off the bike...

Adrian McDermott RIP

Cycling Ulster are saddened to learn of the passing of Adrian McDermott.  Adrian was a lifelong cyclist and was a regular competitor on the road racing and time-trial scene, representing Four Masters CC and VC Glendale with distinction. He was part of the Total...

Road Racing Accredited Marshal Scheme

Changes to how we manage Cycling Road Racing is coming. Cycling Ulster and Cycling Ireland has been engaging with representatives from the PSNI and the Department for Infrastructure to discuss changes in legislation which will impact on how we will host...

Ulster Team Expression of Interest – Youth Tour of Scotland

The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy are seeking expressions of interest from riders for the 2022 Youth Tour of Scotland from Under 16 boys only and combined Under16/under14 girls (see eligibility below). The CUYA are hoping to send a male and female team to the event....

Ormeau Park BMX – Whitemountain Programme Funding Consultation

Cycling Ulster are holding two public consultation events regarding an application to the Whitemountain Programme Fund.  The application to the Whitemountain programme is to seek funding for upgrade works at Ormeau Park BMX Track and the consultation events will take...

Outstanding Irish CX Championships in Armagh

Square Wheels CC hosted an outstanding weekend of racing as they promoted the Irish Cyclo-cross Championships at the Palace Demesne in Armagh. On Saturday there was Ulster success in the under 14 and under 16 title races. There were victories for Áine Doherty (VC...

Phillip McCallen E-Bikes Sponsor Regional Cycling Hubs

Cycling Ulster are pleased to announce Phillip McCallen E-Bikes as the sponsor of our regional hubs.   The Lisburn based bike shop will be working with Cycling Ulster to promote the opportunities that electric bikes offer for more people to participate in the...