Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club is proud to announce the Wheelworx Orwell Ladies Criterium League 2011 beginning Tuesday 19th April.

Open to all female cyclists, the league will run for six weeks starting with a time trial in Glencullen, followed by five criterium races on a circuit at Sandyford Industrial Estate.

Date	Event
April 19	Time Trial - Johnnie Fox's
April 26	Crit 1 - Sandyford Industrial Estate
May 3	Crit 2 - Sandyford Industrial Estate
May 10	Crit 3 - Sandyford Industrial Estate
May 17	Crit 4 - Sandyford Industrial Estate
May 24	Crit 5 - Sandyford Industrial Estate

Round one is a straight five kilometre time trial starting at Johnnie Fox's Pub in Glencullen, Co Dublin, along the Pine Forest road. Sign on begins at 6.30pm and the first rider is due to start at 7pm. Food and prize-giving follows in Johnnie Fox's Pub. TT or 'Tri' bars qne equipment are allowed and lifts to the start from Joe Daly's Cycles in Dundrum will be available on request.

The time trial will be followed by five criterium rounds (approximately 20-30 mins long) on a flat 800m circuit in Sandyford Industrial Estate on the following Tuesdays. Sign-on also starts at 6.30pm with the start scheduled for 7pm.

The races are open to female riders of all fitness and ability levels including beginners, youths and juniors. With expert advice on hand, the League is aimed at those interested in getting into racing for the first time and will be great for improving fitness, cornering and bunch skills.

There will be nightly cash prizes and refreshments, overall and most improved rider trophies. Entry is €5 and a Club Racing Licence is required. However, unlicenced riders can purchase a one-day Cycling Ireland Licence on the night for €10.

Separate A and B races are planned for each circuit race which will be handicapped based on ability. A rider's best 5 out of 6 races will count. The scoring system is as follows: Five points for each rider who signs on to race or marshal plus 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 points for the first six riders in both A and B Races. Those riding to the races should remember to bring lights as it will be getting dark after the race.

This promises to be an action-packed and fun-filled League with lots of riders already confirming their intention to race! Click the following links for a map of the TT route and for a map of the Crit circuit.

Please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact her by phone at 087 4179967 to confirm whether you plan to attend any of the races, for any further information or lift from Dundrum.