Pre-season training will go up a gear this weekend in Ulster with two Reliability trials scheduled for Sunday. Ballymena Road Club will cater for riders interested in either a 75 miles or 50 miles route, with departure from the Ballymena club rooms set for 10am.

In Armagh meanwhile, Apollo Cycling Team will also be promoting their annual Reliability trial. With Cody's Challenge Charity cycle taking place on Saturday there is a feast of cycle promotions taking place this weekend in the Orchard county following the long winter of club training spins. The Lurgan based club promise that the event will both be a test of fitness levels while also taking place at a controlled pace to enable most riders to stay together for the duration.

Details for events in Ulster this weekend;
Saturday 23rd January
Cody's Challenge - Sign-On Richill Recreation Centre, 9.15am. 20/50/70 miles routes. Group 1 Depart 9.45am, Group 2 Depart 10am. Entry fee is £10 for adults and £5 for youth. Contact Paul Williams (07709454047).

Sunday 24th January
Ballymena RC Reliability - Sign-On Ballymena Club Rooms (BT42 2AF), 9am. Start 10am. 50 & 75 miles routes. Entry fee is £7. Contact Tommy Wilson (02894461954).

Apollo CT Reliability - Sign-On Goodyear Social Club, Lurgan, 8.45am. Start 10am. Martyn Rodgers (07817 216149).