A range of exciting support and youth races will take place before the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup races at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin next month.
There will also be both junior men’s and junior women’s UCI Cyclo-cross races to be held on Sunday, December 11th, on the morning of the elite World Cup races that afternoon.
On Saturday, December 10th, Cycling Ireland members will have the opportunity to take on the special purpose-built course themselves ahead of the big race.
This is a rare opportunity to get to play on the track that will, the following day’ be the domain of the best riders in the world.
This will be a chance for juvenile as well as adult riders to get involved.
“The support races on Saturday are a brilliant chance for Cycling Ireland members to ride the world-class course and really get a feel for what the professionals will take on the next day,” said Cycling Ireland CEO Matt McKerrow.
“We can’t wait to see everyone out on their bikes and enjoying what is sure to be a special weekend.”
“Priority access to entries will be provided to Cycling Ireland members and with a selection of youth races on offer, it promises to be a great family occasion. The Junior races will complement the elite women’s and men’s races and provide a stern test for those aspiring to progress to the senior elite ranks.”
“Sport Ireland is delighted that these support races will be taking place as it will give keen amateurs and aspiring young people a chance to experience the same course as the best cyclo-cross riders in the world,” added Sport Ireland CEO Dr Una May.
“Supporting both high-performance sport and participation are two key pillars of Sport Ireland’s mission and being able to link the two is hugely valuable. We’re very much looking forward to hosting these events on the Sport Ireland Campus, which is becoming a successful home for major events across a wide range of sports.”
