Ards provided the backdrop for an evening of top-class racing on Wednesday 18th June as riders from across the province lined up for the 2025 Ulster Champions Crit.
Hosted by Ards Cycling Club, the event opened with a Family Fun Lap, giving younger riders and supporters the chance to enjoy the closed-road circuit ahead of the competitive racing. The programme then rolled into a full schedule of races, starting with the Under 8s and continuing through the age categories to the elite menโs and womenโs events.
Each race offered a great showcase of talent, commitment, and racing skill, with riders giving it their all.
๐ Congratulations to our 2025 Ulster Champions:
Women
๐ฅ Jemma Speers
๐ฅ Rachel Newell
๐ฅ Claire Richardson
ย Junior
๐ฅ James Armstrong
Men
๐ฅ Lindsay Watson
๐ฅ James McKenny
๐ฅ Jack Kennedy
Cycling Ulster would like to thank Ards Cycling Club for delivering a well-run, professional event. Special thanks also go to the many volunteers and marshals who gave up their time to support and ensure the smooth running of the evening.
We are grateful for the support of the event sponsors, whose contributions helped make this championship possible:
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Ards and North Down Borough Council
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Formation Works
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Jubilee Veterinary Centre
To everyone who raced, supported, or helped behind the scenes- thank you for being part of this yearโs Ulster Crit Championships.
Full results from the Ards Crit can be viewedย here
