What a night of racing in Newtownards.
A huge thank you to Ards CC, the volunteers, officials, sponsors and spectators who helped deliver a fantastic evening of racing on the fast town centre circuit.
The event featured a full programme of racing from youth categories through to the senior championship races, with competitive racing and strong performances throughout the evening.
The evening began with a family-focused community ride, where children on balance bikes and upwards completed 1–2 laps of the closed circuit alongside their parents and families. It created a brilliant atmosphere and gave younger riders the chance to experience the excitement of riding on closed roads in a safe and fun environment.
We also extend our thanks to Ards CC and the Cycling Ulster Women’s Commission for working together to deliver a Women’s Exhibition Race as part of the programme. The race provided an opportunity for women of different experience levels to take part in a closed-circuit event, with several riders experiencing cycle racing for the first time following involvement in the Women’s Commission Intro to TT programme.
The participation across the women’s race reflects the growing interest in women’s racing opportunities in Ulster and contributes to ongoing plans to develop further pathways, including the introduction of an Intro to Road Racing category in 2027.
Congratulations to all riders who took part and to all Ulster Championship medallists listed below.
Medal Positions.
Senior Men.
- Lindsay Watson – Caldwell Powerhouse Racing
- Travis Harkness – Unattached Ulster
- Gary Donaldson – Caldwell Powerhouse Racing
Junior Men.
- James Armstrong – Unattached Ulster
- Curtis McKee – Spellman-Dublin Port
- Caleb McGreevy – Region Sud Cycling Academy
Senior Women.
- Gabrielle Fox – Toyota Valencia SAV
- Elena Wallace – Harps CC
- Jemma Speers – North Down Cycling Club
Junior Women.
- Emer Heverin – Camsmajaco
Women M40.
- Rachel Jones – Ballymena Road Club
Men M40.
- Stephen Hanna – Dromara Cycling Club
- Paul Smith – Banbridge Cycling Club
- Martin Hughes – Ballymena Road Club
Men M45.
- Gerard Craig – VC Glendale
- Aaron Parks – Banbridge Cycling Club
- Yesten Smith – North Down Cycling Club
Men M50.
- Paul Ferguson – North Down Cycling Club
- Glen Curry – Ards CC
- David Armstrong – VC Glendale
Men M55.
- Ronnie Smith – Dromara Cycling Club
- Mark Baird – Dromore CC
- Adrian Moore – North Down Cycling Club
Men M60.
- Alan Watson – Dromara Cycling Club
Men M65.
- Gerry Kelly – Carn Wheelers
Men M70.
- Tom Henry – North Down Cycling Club
Men M75.
- Carl Fullerton – Donegal Bay Cycling Club
Girls U12.
- Emily Jennings – Caldwell Powerhouse Racing
Boys U12.
1.Thomas Crymble – Apollo Cycling Team
1.Jake O`Donovan – Strabane Lifford CC
2.Lewis Bell – Shelbourne/Orchard CC
3.Rory Young – Apollo Cycling Team
Girls U14.
- Kiyomi Tosh – Ballymena Road Club
Boys U14.
- Billy Lord – Breffni Wheelers
- Jamie Sherlock – Square Wheels
- Nathan Baker – Breffni Wheelers
Girls U16.
- Aoife Craig – VC Glendale
- Ava Baker – Breffni Wheelers
Boys U16.
- Dylan Finnegan – Square Wheels
- Darragh Young – Apollo Cycling Team.
Non Medal Exhibition Race.
- Rachel Newell – McConvey Cycles
- Rachel Jones – Ballymena Road Club
- Sam McNeilly – Shimna Wheelers Cycling Club.
