With the resurfacing now complete, the first track session of the 2009 season will take place in the Eamonn Ceannt Park this coming Saturday with the holding of a training session there. It will then be followed by a track open day seven days later.
On May 5th weekly racing will begin in Orangefield, Belfast, while the following evening will see the Cycleways Track League commence in the Eamonn Ceannt facilty.
Hugh Byrne of the CI Track Comission is very happy with the work done there. “The track is ultra smooth and should greatly improve the quality of this seasons racing,” he stated. “We just have to get the lines painted, but that should be done in time for the Track Open Day.”
The official opening will take place later this year with the holding of an international event.
Irish riders will also travel abroad to race; Selection events will be held on Saturday May 9th, with two being run per category. A list of male underage (U14 and U16), junior and under 23 riders will be drawn up, while the junior and under 23 women selection will take place at a later date. Due to budgetary constraints, the Track Commission has said that underage women will go on the following trip abroad, be it this season or next.
Initial track events:
Saturday 18th April - Track Training for previously accredited riders
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin. Sign on 10.30 for 11am start
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
TRACK OPEN DAY – Saturday 25th April 2009 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12 from 11am, for anyone interested in Track Racing & obtaining accreditation – hire bikes & refreshments. Sign on 10.30
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
ORANGEFIELD TRACK RACING every Tuesday evening from 5th May 2009:
First 4 Tuesdays will be training/accreditation with League commencing on 2nd of June
Orangefield Track, off the Castlereagh Road, Belfast, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories.
Contact Brian Cardy 0044771-8894570, E-mail b.cardy@talktalk.net
CYCLEWAYS TRACK LEAGUE 2009 every Wednesday evening from 6th May 2009
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories,
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
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Dates for UK Track Meets (development teams will be sent to these)
Saturday 30th May : Maindy Youth Omnium, Cardiff (U14/U16 male - Team of 6)
W/end 13/14th June : Grand Prix of Edinburgh (Jun, U23 Sprint - Team of 6)
Sunday 21st June : Mid Summers Day Open Meeting , Newcastle under Lyme (Jun, U23 Endurance - Team of 6)
W/end 8/9th August : Meadowbank Grand Prix (Jun, U23 Ladies - Team of 6)
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Note:
Cycling Ireland (or IVCA) licence required for training
Full Track or Racing Licence required for Leagues
Bike Hire €10
One day licences avaiable
Pedals presently 'Look Delta' or 'Rat Trap' but we do intend to changeover to 'Look Keo' and once we that becomes the standard, no change of pedals will be allowed on hire bikes.
