Junior Men's and Women's Racing Added To Prestigious Road National Series
The 2021 Road National Series gets underway on Sunday, June 20th at the Newcastle Wheelers Road Race in Knockaderry, Limerick. The Road National Series is Ireland's premier domestic road racing series for men and women.
New for 2021, a junior women’s and junior men’s series has been added to the calendar featuring 3-rounds. The opening round is 61.5km for junior women and 85.5km for junior men. Senior men (A1/2) will race over a testing 136.8km course while senior women (all full competition licence holders) will take on a 61.5km course.
In particular, Cycling Ireland is encouraging women and junior riders to register and enjoy the racing opportunity. Prizes are awarded to the top finishers at the end of the series.
2021 Road National Series – Senior Women & Men
20th June – Michael Shiels & Darach McCarthy Road Race – Limerick
30th July to 2nd August - Newcastle Wheelers Stage Race – Limerick
14th August – John Beggs Memorial – Banbridge
19th September – Shay Elliott Memorial – Wicklow
26th September – Des Hanlon Memorial – Carlow
2021 Road National Series – Junior Women & Men
20th June - Newcastle Wheelers Road Race – Limerick
14th August – John Beggs Memorial – Banbridge
TBC – Junior Road National Championships – Wicklow
Registration for the Round 1 of the Road National Series closes on Sunday, June 13th. Register Today.
For more on the 2021 Senior or Junior Road National Series click here
Michael Shiels & Darach McCarthy Road Race Event Schedule
Sunday 20th June: A4 Road Race
Race Headquarters: Village Hall, Knockaderry, Co. Limerick
Rider assembly: 08:15am
Race start: 08:35am (20.5km x 3 laps = 61.5km)
Estimated finish: 10:05am
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331034362
Sunday 20th June: Senior/Junior Women Road Race – National Road Series Rd1
Race Headquarters: Village Hall, Knockaderry, Co. Limerick
Rider assembly: 08:15am
Race start: 08:40am (20.5km x 3 laps = 61.5km)
Estimated finish: 10:15am
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331034362
Sunday 20th June: A3 Road Race
Race Headquarters: Village Hall, Knockaderry, Co. Limerick
Rider assembly: 08:15am
Race start: 08:30am (20.5km x 4 laps = 82km)
Estimated finish: 10:30am
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331034362
Sunday 20th June: A1/A2 Road Race – National Road Series Rd1
Race Headquarters: Longcourt Hotel, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
Rider assembly: 12.30pm
Race start: 1:00pm (17.1km x 8 laps = 136.8km)
Estimated finish: 4.00pm
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331038460
Sunday 20th June: Junior Men Road Race
Race Headquarters: Longcourt Hotel, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick
Rider assembly: 12.15pm
Race start: 12:35pm (17.1km x 5 laps = 85.5km)
Estimated finish: 2:35pm
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331038460