Orwell Wheelers CC in conjunction with the Women’s Commission and Sundrive Track Club is delighted to announce two ladies track training days on Sundays 26th June and 24th July 2011 at Sundrive Road Track, Eamon Ceannt Park, Dublin 12. 

By Heather Boyle (Women's Cycling Ireland)

Here are a few of the upcoming events and info from the Women’s Commission of Cycling Ireland (www.womenscycling.ie).

Training Camps

The Women’s Commission has announced 3 one-day comps that they will be holding in the coming months. The dates will be as follows:

• Saturday 28th May
• Saturday 18th June
• Saturday 20th August

More details will be announced on www.womenscycling.ie shortly.

Leinster Women's Squad

In conjunction with the Leinster Commission, a Leinster squad of women will be provided with a training programme and full coaching, with races including the National League and culminating with Rás na mBan. If you are interested in furthering your cycling and are currently riding for a Leinster club, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to express your interest.

LOUIS GARNEAU AND JOE DALY CYCLES WOMEN’S NATIONAL LEAGUE

This is great racing for riders from novice to elite standard. It’s a women’s only race, and already there have been two rounds. Round 3 will be held on the 15th May in Bohermeen at the Waller Cup. This will be a handicapped start again. Former top international rider Geraldine Gill of Bohermeen is currently top of the league. Ranking found here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/04/11/womens-national-league-round-2-mulholland-take-honours/.

TREK WOMEN’S CLASSIC LEAGUE RUN IN CONJUNCTION WITH A3 ABILITY RACING

The new series, promoted by Cycling Ireland Women’s Commission with the assistance of leading distributor Centro Ireland and its top brand Trek, is an exciting addition to the Women’s calendar which will provide an important competitive outlet for the top women riders on the national road racing scene. We are delighted to have Trek associated with our league as we feel this is a perfect match for us. It’s particularly gratifying to have attracted the support of a company which knows and understands cycling and appreciates the great strides made in the women’s branch of the sport in recent years.

With participation levels at an all time high and climbing at an even greater rate than the male side, this is the perfect time to launch a series that recognises the commitment and quality of the performances by our top level road racers every weekend. Michelle Geoghegan of Orwell Wheelers is currently leading the rankings, and the next event is next weekend in Stamullen. Rankings here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/03/22/trek-women%E2%80%99s-classic-league-kicks-off-in-style/.

CORK – ST. FINBARR’S WOMEN’S BEGINNER LEAGUE

We are excited to see the latest addition to the women’s beginner league calendar with a women’s league hosted by St. Finbarr’s CC in Cork.  This league is commencing on Thursday 14th April and will be a 45min race (+3 laps) around a 2.56km circuit. Cost is only €3 per race and more info can be found here: http://womenscycling.ie/blog/2011/04/09/st-finbarrs-womens-league-in-cork/.

WHEELWORX ORWELL LADIES CRITERIUM LEAGUE 2011

This popular league made its debut last year in the Sandyford Industrial Estate, Dublin. It is suitable for all newcomers and coaching is provided in this fun, friendly and safe event. The league kicks off on Tuesday 19th April – and more details can be found here: http://orwellwheelers.org/orwell-ladies-league/305-orwell-ladies-criterium-league-2011.html.

UWA SPORTACTIVE ROAD RACE LEAGUE

The opening round of the UWA Sportactive Road Race League was held at the Phoenix GP at the end of February with Ciara Mulholland (Clann Éireann) using her fast finishing kick to take the win from multiple national champion, Geraldine Gill (Bohermeen). The second round took place at Aghagallon at the beginning of April. Negative riding from the scratch riders meant it looked as if those in the limit group would take the spoils, however in the closing miles there was a three rider break from scratch, Phoenix pairing Valerie O'Neill and Therese Smyth and Dromara's Mary Hunter made it across to the remaining limit riders out front. O'Neill took the sprint ahead of limit group rider, Kelly Donnelly (Spires CC). The league continues with round three this weekend at the McCann Cup, just outside of Omagh.

ULSTER BIKEWORKS TIME TRIAL LEAGUE

The Bikeworks Time Trial League will get underway on Wednesday 20th April at Woodgreen. Riders are reminded they must have a rear light fitted to their bike to take part in the league.

Following on from the Orwell and Wicklow Ladies Leagues, there are two handicapped races on Tuesdays 17th & 24th August 2010 hosted by Swords CC.

This year's Women's National Championship Road Race and Time Trial will be held in Sligo on the 24th and 26th June. All club women are encouraged to sign up.