One Day Training Camp – Mullingar 10th March 2012
This will be a fully coached camp catering for all levels of female cyclists, from beginners to experienced competitors. The attendees will be split into suitable groups based on ability, and the training spins will vary in distance and focus. This camp will act as an excellent introduction to cycling for newer members to the sport. It was a great opportunity for the competitive riders to come together for a weekend last year so we hope to see you again this year.
Beginner Leagues 2012 (handicapped starting times)
These races are open to female riders of all fitness and ability levels including beginners, youths and juniors. With expert advice on hand, the Leagues are aimed at those interested in getting into racing for the first time and will be great for improving fitness, cornering, bunch skills and the all important tea and chat afterward.
Orwell ladies Crit League 2012 (Sandyford industrial estate-Dublin)
10, 17 & 24 April & 1, 8, 15 May 2012
Wicklow Ladies League (Ashford - Wicklow)
22nd May, 29th May, 5th June and 12th June
Swords Ladies League
7th + 21st Aug
Weekend Training Camp – Wicklow 18th & 19th August 2012
This will be coached training camp and should provide good cycling skills for riders with their personal goals. The timing of this camp is also perfect for those in preparation for Rás na mBan.
National League 2012
The National league has been running successfully for years and the numbers have grown significantly. These races are women’s only league to encourage women to compete in road racing and can provide great close racing and will have prizes including the coveted title of National League Champion 2012.
Sandra Fitzgerald the 2011 champion is now a pilot on the squad for the Paracycling Team announced for LA Track World Championships.
11th March Waller Cup Bohermeen
22nd April Combes Conor Memorial
13th May Dunsany CP Navan CP
27th May 2012 Emyvale GP
21st July 10 mile TT Sorrento CC
29th July Brendan Campbell Memorial Drogheda Wheelers
Classic League 2012
The Classic league is run in conjunction with the A3 races for the more experienced women.
15th April Stamullen GP
29th April Noel/Kieran Hammond
10th June Meath GP (Sean Nolan) Navan Cycling Club
11th -12th Aug Ballinrobe 2 day
National Championship events
23rd June - National Women’s Road Race championships, Clonmel CC
21st June - National TT Championships Women, Clonmel CC
2nd September - Senior Track Championships
Stage Races
30th June & 1st July Mullingar 2 day
This women’s only two day stage race is a fantastic opportunity for women who haven’t experienced the excitement and perhaps the nerves of watching your progress in the GC (General Classification) at the end of each stage.
9th – 13th September Ras na mBan (Sneem)
Rás na mBan is Ireland's premier women's international stage race. It takes place on the extraordinarily beautiful and challenging roads of County Kerry in Ireland. Entrants include local club and national level women riders from Ireland competing with riders from the rest of Europe and beyond.
For updates and further information please see womenscycling.ie