Ian Inglis from Kinning Cycles CC took the win in Category 1 with a time of 00:24:11, leaving him sitting fourth in the overall General Classification standings. Colin Clavin from Streamstown CC, second on Friday with a time of 25 minutes flat still leads the overall standings, followed by St. Tiernans Conor McCarthy in second and host club Racing Without Borders’ James Latimer in third.
Galway Bay’s Verlio Di Baccio took the win in Category 2, but still sits in 18th overall. Category 2 is currently led by Declan Smyth from Four Masters CC. Esker Cycling & Touring Club rider David Marshall, second on Friday also sits second in the standings, with Mark Cannon currently third.
North Down CC rider Alyson Lowry took the win in Category 3, and remains top of the standings. Velo Café Magasin’s Conor Preshaw sits second with Joe Mullins from Kilbehenny Cycling Club in third.
Full GC results and standings are available - click here
The Points Competition for this year’s series remains tight at the top of Category 1, with Colin Clavin leading on 100 points. Just two points separate Ian Inglis and Conor McCarthy in second and third respectively.
Laois CC’s Ross Byrne currently sits at the top of the Category 2 points standings, trailed by David Marshall and Team WORC’s Paul Caldwell.
Alyson Lowry leads out the Category 3 points competition by 19 points. Conor Preshaw sits in second ahead of Crossgar Cycling Club’s Stevie Stranney in third.
Full points results from Round 4 and current standings are available - click here
This Friday, 29th of November sees riders take on the hotly anticipated Castle Crit criterium. Riders will race a total of six laps on the 3.5km course, making it a 22.5km race total.
More information on the series is available - click here
Cycling Ireland eSports Winter Series returns
The eSports Winter Series returns for the 2024/25 season on Friday, 1st of November.
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The ten-round series will again be presented in association with Racing Without Borders, one of the largest eRacing teams. Racing Without Borders’ Richie Sheerin said “It’s fantastic to have this series back again for the 2024/25 winter. It’s wonderful that Cycling Ireland is onboard with eSports and recognizes its benefits within the community setting. I’m also grateful that they have entrusted me and RWB to run the series again. My mission with RWB is to push the boundaries of virtual cycling in a safe, all-inclusive environment for every existing and aspiring athlete. Ireland has a rich history, and as the name suggests, we Race Without Borders as one team, united by a common bond; the love of cycling, the benefits of community, and the very Irish need for ‘a bit of craic'.”
Participants will race weekly across different stages, including punchy, climbing, flat stages and an Individual Time Trial. Races will be held on Friday evenings at 19.05IST.
Riders will be divided into following categories - A, B, C. These categories use the new Zwift Racing Score. If you are returning to Zwift Racing after a long summer break, please familiarise yourself with the new Zwift Racing Score here.
This year’s edition will see both a Points and a General Classification competition. There will be five mandatory races for GC contenders, after which the lowest accumulated time will be named GC Winner. Points however will be awarded based on riders finishing positions across all stages.
Team RWB - Racing Without Borders will also be presenting two virtual races in collaboration with the Cycling Ireland Para Commission, as part of the Para National Series 2025. This will include 2 Virtual Races; 1 Individual Time Trial and a Crit style race. More info to follow in December, regarding the Para Esports Races.
A comprehensive guide including scoring break down and route information for the Series is available here.
Riders only need to sign up once, for the entire series.
Entries are open now - click here
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Cycling Ireland x RWB Esports Series 2024/25
Takes place on every Friday at 19:00 from Nov 1st to Jan 17th.