The well known and loved Women's League, hosted by Pinergy Orwell Wheelers, returns for 2025 and we are delighted to announce that our very generous sponsors Appleby Jewellers are staying on as the event sponsors for another year.
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ROAD RACE
ROUND 5: ROAD RACE, MANOR KILBRIDE
Details to follow
2025
Based on an article by Louise K
Time Trials
The start location for the TT is at the crossroads beside Johnny Foxes Pub in Glencullen. The course is just short of 5K and rises gradually for the first 4 of that before kicking up sharply in the final kilometre.
The first rider will be off at 19:00. Entries for this round will close on the 21st of April at 10pm. A start list will be published at lunchtime on the 22nd of April. You should show make sure you know when your own start is, and show up to the start line at least 3 minutes before your start time.
There is to be no warming up on the course, so when you are ready to go you should spin down to the start, and do any further warming up in the area of Glencullen village.
TT bikes/wheels and aero kit are all allowed, though they won't provide a massive advantage on this course. We strongly recommend using a rear light, as it may be getting dark as later finishers are returning.
If you catch another rider (good for you!) check that there is no traffic coming up behind you before pulling out, and give them loads of room as you pass. Remember they may have no notion that you're steaming through until you have actually passed them. On the other hand, if you are caught, keep on going at your own pace, don't be tempted to try sit on to the rider who has passed you.
When you cross the finish line roll on through, pull over further down the road and don't turn around before checking that it is safe to do so. Anyone doing a U-turn in the vicinity of the finish line will be disqualified. Please don't hassle the timekeepers for your time- there's no problem asking, but make sure to do it at a time when there aren't any riders coming in.
Our Friends at Glencullen Adventure Park are very kindly allowing us to use their car park as there is no other parking in the area. Parking is €2 - you will need a coin for the barrier when you are leaving. If you would like a good warm up why not park down the hill in Kilternan or Stepaside and ride up?
Corkagh Park
Corkagh Park/Road Race sign on from 6.20pm.
Racing starts at 7pm sharp for the B Race and 7.40pm for the A Race.
Rider will be grouped according the the TT results and previous experience. If you miss the TT please contact the organisers to discuss which group would suit you best.
Corkagh Park track location:
The car park at Corkagh Park closes early in April so please do not park in here as you may get locked in. Please park on the road outside the park or ride to the start. Unfortunately there have been some cars broken into while people have been at cycling events in the past year - please do not leave any valuables in your car or anything which might attract unwanted attention
SIGN UP
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(or use the QR code on the poster)
ENTRY FEES:
All 6 rounds: €35
Single round: €7 each
LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
A Cycling Ireland Limited Competition or Competition licence is required for insurance purposes. If you don't have the correct membership, then you will need to buy a special Event Licence. This will cover you for the whole series and can be purchased here, using the Access Code = Appleby
LEAGUE DETAILS
Sign on for time trials from 6.20pm. The first rider starts at 7pm sharp.
Corkagh Park Races are seperate A and B races. The B races start at 7pm and the A races start at 7.40pm.
The Road Race start time will be confirmed closer to the date.
The league is open to Senior and Junior women
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