17/12/2024
Due to the recent storms we had to postpone our coaching sessions with Beefy and have now released new dates.
2 spaces have become available and can be booked using this link https://eventmaster.ie/event/bq8mi9AHjr
Sessions are from 1pm-3pm at a cost of £40 for all 3 sessions.
Hope to see you there.
02/12/2024
We want to say a massive THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Big Day Out raffle!!
We were able to donate £605 to the Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust.
27/11/2024
Have you joined our Spin to Spring yet on Strava?
Contact us if you need any support to get online.
26/11/2024
Last call to send in your expression of interest! Last year’s Mondello24 Cycle was such an unforgettable experience that we simply have to do it again! Women of all skill levels and experience are invited to join us for the most fun-filled 24 hours you’ll ever have on a bike!
To join, just send an “I’m interested” email to [email protected] by Wednesday, 27th Nov.
25/11/2024
🌟 Women’s Winter Wellness Cycling Event 🌟
🚴♀️ Get ready for an unforgettable day of cycling, wellness, and connection!
📍 Location: Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
📅 Date: Saturday, 18th January 2025
👥 Eligibility: 2025 Cycling Ireland Members only
🚴♀️ Morning Rides:
Choose the perfect ride to suit your skill level and interest:
1️⃣ MTB - Experienced Group
2️⃣ MTB - Intermediate
3️⃣ MTB - New to Naturals (comfortable on red trails)
4️⃣ Gravel Ride - Experienced
5️⃣ Gravel Ride - Newcomers: For riders who have their own MTB or gravel bikes (limited number of bikes available for use if required - must be booked)
6️⃣ Community Bike Ride: A friendly spin around the forest trails for all abilities.
🍴 Lunch: We’ll stop for a hearty meal at 1pm to recharge and refuel.
✨ Afternoon Workshops:
After lunch, pick from the following wellness and skill-building workshops:
🧘 Yoga
🌸 Breathwork and Meditation
🌞 Positive Thinking
📅 Planning Your Cycling Year
🔧 Mountain Bike Suspension Set-Up
☕ Hot Chocolate Break: Stay cozy and connected with delicious hot chocolates served between workshops.
🎁 Every participant will receive a special gift on the day!
🎟️ Spaces are limited, so book now: https://eventmaster.ie/event/wB69iPySRQ
👉 Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of cycling, wellness, and friendships.
Cycling Ireland Cycling Ulster Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission Cycling Ulster Leisure Commission Tollymore National Outdoor Centre
22/11/2024
Trail Centre Closures ☔️
*Storm Bert - Trail Closures*
Blessingbourne Estate, Castlewellan, Davagh Forest and Rostrevor forests will all be closed tomorrow between 5am and 7pm.
Barnett Demesne will remain open, however please exercise extreme caution if you're out.
21/11/2024
This year, we welcomed some new members to the Cycling Ulster Women's Commission, and over the next few days, we’ll be introducing more of them to you! Meet our new Commission Secretary, Jayne Manogue.
The Feel Good Factor
21/11/2024
SPIN TO SPRING 🚴♀️ Join us this evening over on Zwift for our group workout! Tonight we have some fun sprint sessions. Workout starts at 6.45pm. Everyone welcome. To take part simply join our Zwift Club and click to join the event.
Link to out Zwift Club ⬇️
https://www.zwift.com/clubs/09728cc8-c736-4f55-bb6e-26a8d772a3b4/home
Please DM us if you have any queries about getting everything set up 😁
20/11/2024
Last spot remaining. Come join us.
Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission
🚨Only 2 spaces left! 🚨 Join us for three Intermediate MTB Sessions with Phillip Mullan from Race Fit - "Mtb Coaching"
These sessions are for Cycling Ulster intermediate level women (18+) who are comfortable on trail centre reds and who want to progress to riding natural trails and technical features.
Sessions are from 1pm to 3pm on;
🔸 Sunday 24th Nov - Bigwood
🔸 Sunday 8th Dec - Rostrevor
🔸 Sunday 12th Jan - To be agreed with group
Tickets ⬇
https://eventmaster.ie/event/bq8mi9AHjr
A fit for purpose mountain bike is required. Full face helmet, elbow and knee pads are recommended. Please note you will need to have renewed your CI membership for 2025 before the Jan session.
17/11/2024
Have you tried Zwift spin to spring yet?
A convenient way to get your workouts in on the cold dark winter evenings. Mondays at 6.45pm is a social ride, Thursdays at 6.45pm are a group workout
BRC Rider Rachel Jones is taking part in the Women's Cycling Ulster events every week!
How to get involved:
🔺Have/Aquire a Zwift account
🔺Follow the Strava Group link
🔺Join the discord group to be part of the chat
🔺Enjoy indoor training with your new zwift friends!
💻https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/4584445
13/11/2024
Come join us!
Have you tried Zwift spin to spring yet?
A convenient way to get your workouts in on the cold dark winter evenings. Mondays at 6.45pm is a social ride, Thursdays at 6.45pm are a group workout
BRC Rider Rachel Jones is taking part in the Women's Cycling Ulster events every week!
How to get involved:
🔺Have/Aquire a Zwift account
🔺Follow the Strava Group link
🔺Join the discord group to be part of the chat
🔺Enjoy indoor training with your new zwift friends!
💻https://www.zwift.com/uk/events/view/4584445
13/11/2024
🚨Only 2 spaces left! 🚨 Join us for three Intermediate MTB Sessions with Phillip Mullan from Race Fit - "Mtb Coaching"
These sessions are for Cycling Ulster intermediate level women (18+) who are comfortable on trail centre reds and who want to progress to riding natural trails and technical features.
Sessions are from 1pm to 3pm on;
🔸 Sunday 24th Nov - Bigwood
🔸 Sunday 8th Dec - Rostrevor
🔸 Sunday 12th Jan - To be agreed with group
Tickets ⬇
https://eventmaster.ie/event/bq8mi9AHjr
A fit for purpose mountain bike is required. Full face helmet, elbow and knee pads are recommended. Please note you will need to have renewed your CI membership for 2025 before the Jan session.
11/11/2024
It's Monday which means it time for our evening social! Tonight's 'Spin To Spring' zwift ride is 45mins and starts at 6.45pm. To join us you will need:
- Zwift Subscription
- To join our Zwift Club
- To join our Discord channel
Please send us in any questions or queries you have on getting started 😁
Important links below:
Zwift (subscription required)
https://www.zwift.com
Zwift Group Link: (where you will find the rides)
https://www.zwift.com/.../09728cc8-c736-4f55-bb6e.../home
Strava Group Link: (keep track of your progress)
https://www.strava.com/clubs/womenscyclingulster
Discord Group Link: (where we have all the chats)
https://discord.gg/zsKhCQUc
11/11/2024
Congratulations to Louise and Rachel from Castlewellan based club, The Feel Good Factor who both passed MBLA Trail Cycle Leader Assessment at the weekend!
Coach/Leader development is an important part of Cycling Ulster's Women on Wheels programme - by upskilling women to lead we create capacity in clubs and enable them to share their passion and enthusiasm for riding bikes.
Thanks to Ian Rock and Ride Outdoors for supporting our coach development.
Cycling Ulster Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission
07/11/2024
Join us over on Zwift for our new 'Spin To Spring' programme 🚴♀️🌸
Tonight is our first group workout, we are doing some introductory intervals. Workout starts at 6.45pm. New zwifters are always welcome!!
To find tonight's workout:
- Workouts
- Collections
- Daily Fits
- Choose "introductory intervals"
Important links below:
Zwift (subscription required)
https://www.zwift.com
Zwift Group Link: (where you will find the rides)
https://www.zwift.com/.../09728cc8-c736-4f55-bb6e.../home
Strava Group Link: (keep track of your progress)
https://www.strava.com/clubs/womenscyclingulster
Discord Group Link: (where we have all the chats)
https://discord.gg/zsKhCQUc
06/11/2024
Ready to skill up? Join us for three Intermediate MTB Sessions with Phillip Mullan from Race Fit - "Mtb Coaching"
These sessions are for Cycling Ulster intermediate level women (18+) who are comfortable on trail centre reds and who want to progress to riding natural trails and technical features.
Sessions are from 1pm to 3pm on;
🔸 Sunday 24th Nov - Bigwood
🔸 Sunday 8th Dec - Rostrevor
🔸 Sunday 12th Jan - To be agreed with group
Tickets ⬇
https://eventmaster.ie/event/bq8mi9AHjr
A fit for purpose mountain bike is required. Full face helmet, elbow and knee pads are recommended. Please note you will need to have renewed your CI membership for 2025 before the Jan session.
05/11/2024
𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐔𝐂𝐈 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐞
Lara Gillespie, Mia Griffin, Erin Creighton and Lucy Bénézet Minns will compete in the UCI Track Champions League starting later this month!
Fabulous to see Ulster rider Erin in the line-up 👏
🔗 https://cyclingireland.pulse.ly/7uztfpbeir
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