Top names to race rescheduled National Championships
A strong field has gathered for the rescheduled 2020 Cycling
Ireland Road National Championships, promoted by Newcastle West Wheelers.
The senior women’s race will see Alice Sharpe return in a
bid to defend the title she won last year. She will face stiff competition from
talented riders including Eve McCrystal, Lara Gillespie, Meave Gallagher, Kelly
Murphy and many more.
2019 Men’s National Champion and Tour de France Green jersey
winner, Sam Bennett is unable to attend the 2020 edition and so the Irish
Champions jersey will rest on someone else’s shoulders next year. Among the
favourites will be World Tour professionals, Nicholas Roche and Ryan Mullen who
both competed in the UCI Road World Championships.
Ben Healy, Nicholas Roche and Ryan Mullen will race both the Time Trial and Road Race
Roche is a two-time National Champion in the road race with
Mullen also winning on two occasions.
The racing gets underway on Thursday with a 22.3-kilometre Time
Trial which will see National Titles awarded for paracycling categories, junior
women, junior men, masters women, senior women, U23 men and senior men. The
senior, U23 and junior men’s road race will be held on Saturday followed by the
senior and master’s women’s road race on Sunday.
Behind closed doors
In the interest of public health, unfortunately
spectators are not permitted to attend the event and travel to the area must be
avoided. The event is taking place behind closed doors and in compliance with
government guidelines. Cycling Ireland and Newcastle West Wheelers would like
to thank An Garda Síochána for their assistance in delivering the event during these particularly challenging times.
Live updates will be available across Cycling Ireland social media and a full highlight package will be broadcast on RTÉ 2 on Monday, October 5th at 7pm.
Start Lists
Technical Guide
2020 National Championships Technical Guide
Media Access
Media access to the circuit and finish area will be extremely limited due to covid19 restrictions and open to accredited personal only. Applications will be considered here and close at noon on Wednesday.
Event Schedule
Thursday 1st October: Time Trial Championships
First rider departs: 10:01am
Medal Ceremony: Longcourt Hotel, Newcastlewest, Co. Limerick.
Course Link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33686902
Saturday 3rd October: Junior Men Road Race
Race start: 08:50am (17.1km x 6 Laps = 102km)
Estimated finish: 11:20am
Course Link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331038460
Saturday 3rd October: Senior Men Road Race
Race start: 12:45pm (17.1km x 9 Laps = 155km)
Estimated finish: 4:15pm
Course Link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331038460
Sunday 4th October: Senior Women Road Race
Race start: 08:50am (20.5km x 4 = 82km)
Estimated finish: 11:20am
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331034362
Sunday 4th October: Junior Women Road Race
Race start: 08:55am (20.5km x 3 = 61.5km)
Estimated finish: 10:50am
Course link: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3331034362