Ulster Team Report from Rás Mhaigh Eo
A strong contingent of Ulster riders took part in last weekend's Rás Mhaigh Eo youth stage race promoted by Covey Wheelers, Westport. The Ulster team had great performances across the weekend including overall victories for Aliyah Rafferty (U15 Girls), Lucy Brown (U16...
Oliver Hunter RIP
Cycling Ulster is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of its long time Treasurer, Oliver Hunter. Oliver was devoted to the development of cycling and spent decades promoting the sport at club and provincial level. Oliver first became involved in the...
Claire Young Co-opted to Cycling Ireland Board
Cycling Ulster extend our best wishes to Claire Young who has recently being co-opted to the Cycling Ireland Board. Unfortunately, due to her co-option, Claire has had to step down from her position as Cycling Ulster Secretary. Claire has worked tirelessly as a...
Phillip McCallen E-Bikes Partnership with Cycling Ulster
Cycling Ulster is pleased to announce the continued development of our partnership with the regional hubs sponsor, Phillip McCallen E-Bikes. The Lisburn bike shop will work with Cycling Ulster on the various opportunities to expand participation in cycling using...
Registration for Women on Wheels Programme is Open
Cycling Ulster are pleased to announce the clubs that form part of the Women on Wheels Programme in 2022. Cycling Ulster Women’s Commission spokesperson said: “We are delighted to have eight clubs from a large geographical spread involved in running this year’s Women...
Tour of the North Entry Open
The Tour of the North returns to the calendar at Easter after an absence of three years. Based in the Ballymena area, the race is planned to run the usual format of 4 stages, consisting of 3 road stages and an ITT. Full route details will be announced in due course....
Rás Mhaigh Eo Team Announcement
The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy have selected a large squad of under 16 and under 14 cyclists to represent the province in the Rás Mhaigh Eo which takes place in Westport on 12th and 13th March. The full squad of boys and girls can be seen below. U14 Girls Cara...
Ulster Women’s Road League Details Announced
The Ulster Women's Road League will get underway with the Killinchy GP and John Haldane Memorial on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March Respectively. The series is made up of six rounds currently but there are plans for further rounds to be announced. Entry for the...
Team Announcement – Youth Tour of Scotland
The Cycling Ulster Youth Academy have announced the squad that will represent the province in the 2022 Youth Tour of Scotland from 1st to 4th April. The girls and boys selected can be seen below. Girls Team Aliyah Rafferty (Island Wheelers) Aoibhínn Sharkey (VC...
Mary Peters Trust Event Marking 50th Anniversary of Olympic Gold Medal
The Mary Peters Trust will hold a special event to mark the 50th anniversary of Mary Peters Olympic Gold medal on Thursday 10th March in the Waterfront Hall. The MPT have supported many young cyclists in the province with funding over the years. More details on the...
Off-Road Commission Training Day (U8-U12) – Sunday 6th March
The Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission is hosting a training day for youth riders (Under 8s to Under 12s) who are planning on competing in cross-country (XC) mountain bike races this year. The first cross-country race will be at Ormeau Park in Belfast on Sunday...
2022 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 Friday 18th March. Speaking about the latest awards cycle, Joanna said: “The opportunity for cyclists to get a Mary Peters Trust...