Dublin’s velodrome in Crumlin will host Olympic Champion Elinor Barker and a host of international stars on July 1st and 2nd.

The Dublin Track Cycling International takes place in Eamonn Ceannt Park and admission is free for those who want to experience top class track cycling, which takes places with only one gear and no brakes on the bike.

International cycling stars like Olympic Champion Elinor Barker along with some of the top track cyclists from GB, Spain, Belgium, Italy and the Netherlands have been confirmed, as well as a strong Irish contingent.

Among those flying the flag for Ireland are Irish team members Lydia Boylan, Felix English, Anna Turvey and Fintan Ryan, with a large entry of Irish traveling from all corners of the country.

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Boylan has recently returned to her hometown Dublin, and is looking forward to competing in Sundrive – “It’s going to be a tough two days of competition – I have entered the Omnium, which is four events in itself, as well as the scratch race and the points race. I’m ready to race in front of some good home crowds.”

This race is a crucial one on the calendar for track competitors as the points gained in the events count towards qualification for the World Cup season.

Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership is once again the funding partner of the Dublin Track Cycling International, and has been a valuable support of track cycling over the past number of years, with this event entering its fifth year.

With cycling having increased 43% in the most recent census it is a sport which has a wider audience than ever before and one which events like this can really appeal to.

Here is a look at what the facility looks like and at why the event is important for Cycling Ireland.

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