2025 Track European Championships Preview



The Irish national team are aiming to hit the new year running as an exciting selection competes in the 2025 UEC Track European Championships, taking place from February 12th to 16th in Zolder, Belgium.


Six riders will represent Ireland in the Women's Endurance events, with the team selection featuring a mix of experienced competitors and emerging talent.


Lara Gillespie will look to build on her strong performances in 2024, which included an impressive Olympic campaign and a Bronze medal at the UCI Track World Championships. Gillespie has an impressive track record at the European level, with multiple medals in past U23 Championships, and will aim to continue her success.


She is joined by Paris 2024 Olympic team-mates Mia Griffin and Erin Creighton. Griffin had a strong 2024, earning a top-ten finish in the Madison at the World Championships and securing overall victory in Rás na mBan. Creighton, a reserve rider in Paris, overcame a disrupted season to finish the year strongly in the UCI Track Champions League.


Aoife O’Brien makes her senior track championship debut, having shown steady progress at international level, including a strong showing at the Grenchen Track Challenge in late 2024. Esther Wong will also continue her development on the track, coming into the event fresh from the Cyclo-cross World Championships. Rounding out the team is Emma Jeffers, who makes her first appearance for Ireland, transitioning from BMX and road racing to the track.


National Track Cycling Coach Dan Henchy expressed confidence in the squad, highlighting the balance of experience and youth, as well as the importance of this event in developing depth within the endurance program as the team looks ahead to the LA Olympic cycle.


Ireland Schedule - 2025 Track European Championships


February 12th

  • Women's Team Pursuit Qualifying - Emma Jeffers, Erin Creighton, Esther Wong, Aoife O’Brien
  • Women's Scratch Race - Mia Griffin

February 13th

  • Women's Team Pursuit Round One - Emma Jeffers, Erin Creighton, Esther Wong, Aoife O’Brien
  • Women's Elimination Race - Lara Gillespie
  • Women's Team Pursuit Finals - Emma Jeffers, Erin Creighton, Esther Wong, Aoife O’Brien 

February 14th

  • Women's Omnium - Lara Gillespie

February 15th

  • Women's TT Kilo Qualifying - Erin Creighton, Emma Jeffers
  • Women's Individual Pursuit Qualifying - Aoife O’Brien
  • Women's TT Kilo Final - Erin Creighton, Emma Jeffers
  • Women's Points Race - Lara Gillespie

February 16th

  • Women's Madison Race - Lara Gillespie & Mia Griffin


Live timing will be available here.

More information about the 2025 Track European Championships can be found here.