Road Cycling is the most widespread form of cycling. More people are taking to the roads on bikes than ever before, be it for leisure reasons, competition, or commuting, the benefits of cycling are endless.
Disciplines
Traditional road racing is the most popular form of cycling and is held on paved roads and surfaces, where the first past the line wins after a mass start.
There are different formats of road racing which include: one-day races from one point to another, on a circuit, or stage races.
Time trials sees riders race solely against the clock as they ride individually over a set distance, with the aim of completing the course in the shortest amount of time.
Like the individual time trial, the team trial is raced by teams of a minimum of 2 riders and a maximum of 10 riders battling against the clock to complete a specific course in the shortest amount of time.
The hill climb is a form of cycling that involves riders climbing up a hill that continues to gain altitude along a steep gradient until they reach the summit.
Criterium racing is a type of racing that consists of several laps of a circuit. The circuit in a criterium race is usually short distance of less than 3 kilometers.
Road Racing News
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24/06/2025
Masters Only Road Races set for July and August
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23/06/2025
Road World Championships Long List Announced
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05/06/2025
Connacht Classic Returns: Brian O'Loughlin Memorial Set for June 8th
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03/06/2025
Entries Open for the 2025 Road Race and Time Trial National Championships
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29/05/2025
Excitement Builds Ahead of the 2025 Junior Tour of Ireland
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19/05/2025
Rás Tailteann Preview
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Documents
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Road Racing Changes 2025572.0KB
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2025 Road Race Youth Calendar List208.0KB
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2025 Road Race Youth Calendar223.0KB
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2025 Road Race Calendar List393.0KB
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2025 Road Race Calendar562.0KB