1983 Tour de l'Avenir - Picture Slideshow

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In 1983 I went with the Irish team to the Tour de l'Avenir, a fantastic event, it's actually U23 Tour de France, run by the Tour organisers (ASO). Although only two weeks long, it is one tough race, the 1983 race covering 1,922 Kms, and included three days of double stages...

Cycling Ireland Wins High Performance Programme of the Year

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After an incredible year across multiple disciplines, the Cycling Ireland High Performance Programme won the High Performance Programme of the Year at the 2025 Olympic Sports Awards...

Cycling Ireland Appoints Two New Board Members

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Cycling Ireland is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members - Valerie Considine and Carol-Ann Heavey. Both Considine and Heavey bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table...

2025 Cycling Ireland Celebration Evening - Roundup

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The Irish cycling community gathered at the Carlton Hotel Blanchardstown on Friday evening to celebrate the remarkable success of Irish cyclists across multiple disciplines on the world stage...

First sod turned for new Velodrome in sport Ireland Campus

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Minister O’Donovan and Minister McConalogue were joined by past and current track cycling World Champion to turn the first sod on the National Velodrome and Badminton Centre

1970's Old Youth Cycle Racing Photographs

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These were random pictures from Various Youth Races. That was over 40 years ago, those youths are a good bit older now.

2026 Ras na mBan - September Dates Confirmed

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Ireland’s top international stage race will maintain its usual early Autumn tradition, with the five-day event taking place during the first week of September, ahead of both the World and European Road Championships...

CYCLING IRELAND NEWS ROUNDUP: 6th November 2025

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Cycling Ireland Celebration - Tickets on Sale Now, Applications for Gravel Events on Coillte Land, Exciting Changes Announced for Gorey 3 Day, 2026 Event Application Reminder, Irish Cyclists Shortlisted for Olympic Awards and Aoife O'Brien Announced as LA28 Scholar...

UCI Track World Championship - Gillespie takes Gold

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The UCI Track World Championships in Santiago, Chile, wrapped up on Sunday after an incredible five days of racing, with six cyclists representing Ireland across eight races....

2025 Cycling Ireland - Road Cup Competition Rankings

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The current end of year Cycling Ireland rankings for - C1's Cup, C2's Cup, C3's Cup, Junior's C1, C2 & C3 and Women's Cup...