Cycling Munster Leisure Commission

01/10/2026

Nice idea

Social gravel ride followed by food & recovery, register here for this free event https://eventmaster.ie/event/bER5S9AHjr

28/09/2026

From Wednesday, if you ride in Spain, the rules of the road change.

Royal Decree 518/2026 comes into force on October 1, and it rewrites the cycling section of the General Traffic Regulations for the mainland and the Canary Islands. The most visible changes are two.

Helmets outside built-up areas become mandatory with no exceptions. The old carve-outs for long climbs, extreme heat and certified medical grounds disappear. Ride an interurban road without a helmet after Wednesday and you can be fined up to 200 euros. Under-16s continue to wear helmets on every road, and professional riders working by bike get an added obligation to wear a reflective vest.

Cyclists are also encouraged to ride toward the centre of their lane where safety allows, rather than hugging the edge. The purpose is straightforward. If you are on the edge, drivers feel invited to squeeze past. If you are in the middle of the lane, they have to actually overtake you.

The reform loads more onto drivers, too. Outside towns, overtaking a cyclist means dropping at least 20 km/h below the posted limit and, on multi-lane roads, changing lanes fully. Inside towns, drivers must keep at least five metres behind a bicycle in the same lane. The 1.5-metre lateral clearance stays.

Anyone flying into Mallorca, the Canary Islands or the Costa Blanca for an autumn training block needs to know these before rolling out on day one. The rules apply whether you are a local commuter or a visiting racer. Wednesday is the switch.

28/09/2026

A little more information on the Down Syndrome Charity Cycle, Saturday October 3rd.
Support very much appreciated and it’s a great day out!

10/09/2026

Youth cycling returns this Sunday at 2.30pm please share !!

06/07/2026

⚠️ Traffic advisory ⚠️

ℹ️ 7th - 12th July, across Co. Clare

The junior tour of Ireland cycle race will take place across the county this week from Tuesday evening until Sunday. There will be rolling road closures conducted by Garda motorcycle es**rt units during this event, some areas at finish lines may be impacted by longer road closures.

Details of the routes can be found at http://www.juniortourofireland.com/category/2019/route-2019/

Please obey all instructions from Gardaí and stewards acting under their direction. Delays should only be a few minutes in most cases.

29/06/2026

Congrats to Tour de Burren and Burren CC for attracting huge numbers to Co.Clare last weekend.

Over 800 riders took part in conquering the Burren National Park on a spectacular day in the Banner.

29/06/2026

Get yourself a ticket to Dungarvan folks and support this Sportif.

Sunshine is promised.

Dungarvan Cycling Club Annual Charity Sportif in association with Dungarvan Lions Club
Starting and finishing in Dungarvan, with 2 routes available:
✅ 74.4km Route
✅ 133.7km Route
🎉 Early Bird Registration Offer 🎉
Register before 26th June and you'll be entered into a draw to win some fantastic prizes! Thanks VeloRevolution and Trihub for sponsoring these wonderful prizes.
Don't miss out – secure your place today:
👉 https://eventmaster.ie/event/x2P3CPyS91
👉 Or register via Cycling Ireland
Join us for what promises to be another great day on the roads of Waterford.

22/06/2026

21/06/2026

Great day in the Banner yesterday as 100's took the the roads of the in Tour de Burren 2026

17/06/2026

We are devastated 💔by the tragic loss of Shane O’Brien, a valued member of our cycling club, following an accident on June 16th.
Shane was an extremely talented and enthusiastic cyclist whose passion for the sport, determination, and kindness touched everyone who knew them. He was a leader and idol to the many young cyclists who knew him both locally and nationally. Shane was following his dream to become a professional cyclist and his dedication to this goal has been evident for everyone to see. Shane’s loss will be deeply felt throughout our club and the wider cycling community.

Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Shane’s family, friends, teammates, and all those affected during this incredibly difficult time.

Ar Dheis De go raibh a anam.