2021 Mary Peters Trust Awards

Cycling Ulster Executive member, Joanna Gray is encouraging young riders in the province to apply for the Mary Peters Trust Awards before 24th March. Speaking about the latest awards cycle, Joanna said: “The opportunity for cyclists to get a Mary Peters Trust Award...

Cycling Ulster Membership Levy Refund

At a recent Cycling Ulster Executive meeting it was unanimously agreed that due to the ongoing disruption to normal cycling activities, Cycling Ulster would refund the 2021 provincial members levy of £10//€11 paid by senior members. The refund will apply to those who...

Progress on Regional Cycling Hubs Announced

Cycling Ulster has welcomed recent progress to establish cycling hubs in the province. The development of these facilities is a result of work over the last year by Cycling Ulster, the Department for Communities and local councils.     The Department...

Cycling Ireland Online Youth Programme (9-12yrs)

Online Training Programme (9-12yrs) Cycling Ireland Youth Commission is excited to offer a youth programme for girls and boys aged 9-12yrs. The programme has been designed by Cycling Ireland Coach, Jamie Blanchfield of Premier Endurance. As well as a weekly live Zoom...

Council Funding Opportunities

Several NI councils currently have funding opportunities available for clubs in their districts. Ards and North Down Borough Council – Various grants Description: Ards and North Down’s Community Development (core and projects £2k max) and Good...

Virtual Tour of the North

The 2021 edition of the popular Easter stage race, the Tour of the North will not proceed in its traditional format due to Covid-19 however plans are underway for a virtual edition of the event. The event will be organised on Zwift by Team Ulster Zwifters. You can...

Accurately Fuelling Cycling Performance Webinar

Building upon two successful coaching webinars in February, the Cycling Ulster Road Commission have announced details of their next webinar, ‘Accurately Fuelling Cycling Performance’. This webinar will take place on Saturday 6th March at 5pm. It will be...

Introducing the Cycling Ireland Training Hub

Cycling Ulster members can now access live and on-demand workouts anytime, anywhere with the Cycling Ireland Training Hub. Designed for all cyclists, a series of strength & conditioning, stretch and core sessions will be delivered weekly helping you stay motivated...

Virtual Cycling for Youth Members

The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy are working with former professional and Rás winner, Stephen Gallagher of Dig Deep Coaching to run a programme of virtual cycling activities for youth members. Further details below.

CI Zwift Activities – Group Rides, Workouts and Racing

Indoor cycling has proven highly popular throughout the last year and there are numerous activities organised by Cycling Ireland on a weekly basis, including group rides, workouts and racing. Workout sessions take place on a Tuesday followed by group rides on a...

Appeal for Clubs to Promote XC Races

The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is looking for Ulster clubs to come forward to run cross-country mountain bike races in 2021.  Given the current lockdown it is expected that clubs would plan for events to happen after Easter.  There are no guarantees...

Bike Like Me – Online Training Programmes

As part of the Bike Like Me campaign, Cycling Ireland is excited to offer four programmes for women and girls, catering for both the beginner and intermediate riders. The programmes have been designed by Cycling Ireland Coach, Jamie Blanchfield of Premier Endurance....