What’s on this weekend, and the coming weeks in May? The Criterium season opens tonight in Armagh, this weekend the Groucho GP, and the Shay Elliott in Bray. Next weekend the Irish Crit Champs in Limerick, the PJ O’Riordan in Athea, and the Tour of the Mournes in Down to mention a few, not forgetting the Ras Tailteann, the Youth races in Carlow, circuit races in North Down, women’s TT league in Ulster, the Ernie Magwood Super 6 TT, the Dunloy GP in Antrim end month, also the International Ulster Youth 3-day in Derry!!

𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓- Orchard Cycling Club (Entry now closed)
Hatched as an idea of Armagh City Council to run as a one-off in 2014 in the week leading up to The Giro d’Italia, the Criterium is now in its 11th year.
Race for an hour plus 3 additional laps of the new circuit with Primes after 20 and 40 minutes, awarding cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Prime.
This year they are also increasing the number of cash prizes from the top six riders to the top TEN riders!!!

Set in the heart of the Orchard County, based in the beautiful village of Richhill. Entry now open on https://eventmaster.ie/event/ooZzUk3tLm

67th Shay Elliott Memorial and 7th Ken Duff Memorial (Sunday 11th May) in Bray … entry info and details on https://eventmaster.ie/event/Om18spmH0Z

Ernie Magwood Super Six 2025 News: We’re super excited our dates have now been approved by Cycling Ireland for the best TT league in the country & very kindly sponsored this year by Inglis Coaching.
Get you dates in the calendar and get the TT bikes dusted down folks.
It won’t be long coming round!! Entry now open on: https://eventmaster.ie/event/w102TPySRQ Thursday 15-05-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 1
Thursday 05-06-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 2
Thursday 12-06-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 3
Thursday 03-07-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 4
Thursday 17-07-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 5
Thursday 31-07-2025 19:01 EMSS Round 6

We are live on Eventmaster for the Tour of Mournes. Route details will be made available later this week. Unfortunately we won’t have the epic Spelga finish due to ongoing roadworks.
It will still be a testing course.
https://eventmaster.ie/event/WlYRU65i0j
Get on the early bird discount rate….Shocking value!!!

National Criterium Championships Using a 950m circuit around King Johns Castle. 6.30pm Womens Championship Race 7.30pm Elite Open Championship Race… Entry and info details on https://eventmaster.ie/event/67xluEpT5G

THE PJ O’ RIORDAN is on Sunday 18th May and part of the NATIONAL GRADE EVENTS!! Pre-Entry through Cycling Ireland / Eventmaster; Pre entry closes at 13.00 on Sat May 17th. No Entry on the day. All info and entry details on https://eventmaster.ie/event/0z9mtzqsA1

Entry now open!! Enter via the link https://eventmaster.ie/event/dMQwtnGSwV

Women’s league catering for beginners to experienced riders. All entry details and other info on https://eventmaster.ie/event/Jx6lhpvHRk

This Mental Health Week, join us in Belfast as we host the Cycle Against Suicide Belfast Awareness Cycle on Saturday, May 17th. We’re bringing people together to build a network of support, understanding, and empathy. This event is all about fostering open conversations and encouraging help-seeking behavior. Let’s empower each other with access to vital resources and promote a culture of proactive mental wellness. Saturday, May 17th Commencing from: The Pavilion, Stormont Estate.
Type of Cycle: Road Cycle – 2 Routes Short route 34km – Long route 58km Cost: £20
What is included: Lunch, T-shirt Register Now https://eventmaster.ie/event/9vGnsw5HWJ

Would you like to take part in the Cycling Ulster Women’s New to TT League?
Step 1- complete this google form https://forms.gle/RPrgABDLqX5Svgb88
Step 2- receive a link to upgrade your membership to cover the 7 rounds
Step 3- buy your ‘new to TT’ tickets from the host clubs Eventmaster: https://eventmaster.ie/event/lMZYUV8HPO

OPENING SOON!! Noel McIlfatrick Dunloy GP 2025…SUNDAY 25th May/ Dunloy – Antrim

All info, routes, and details on https://rastailteann.ie/index.php

New Start Time: 7:30pm @ Mondello Park Prizes: Cash prizes will be awarded to top six & 1st unplaced C2 and C3. Primes: at 20 mins and 40 mins. First round Tuesday 29th April. Entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/r03EhPmS9y

Youth Racing fully supported by @cyclingulster
🩷 Adult races open to all Categories & LC
Fun Race (U10) – Sign up on the night
U12 / U14 / U16 registered with CI – Sign up Online Entry link: https://eventmaster.ie/event/Om0vhpmH0Z
No ADULT Entries on the night

The Ulster 3-Day International Youth Tour will take place from 30th May 2025 to 1st June 2025, consisting of 3 stages of road races. Entry Deadline: Absolutely no late entries will be accepted after Sunday, 20th May 2025, at 23:45. This deadline is final and will not be extended under any circumstances. Entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/Vlp9iERTwv