{"id":3669,"date":"2022-04-20T11:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/?p=3669"},"modified":"2022-04-21T15:11:11","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T15:11:11","slug":"a-focus-on-womens-cycling-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/ie\/2022\/04\/20\/a-focus-on-womens-cycling-ireland\/","title":{"rendered":"A focus on Women\u2019s Cycling Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order to encourage female participation in cycling, community-led organisations have been key \u2013 providing women with a real voice and advocating for visibility in the sport. It\u2019s needed, too; only one in four cyclists in Ireland are female<\/a>, and fewer women today are getting on their bikes in comparison to 30 years ago.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s with this in mind that we\u2019re putting the spotlight on Women\u2019s Cycling Ireland<\/a>, an association which acts as the central point of contact for the women\u2019s cycling community here in Ireland. Their fantastic initiatives, events and advocates have been at the forefront of increasing female involvement in the world of cycling \u2013 and the movement is only getting bigger\u2026<\/p>\n

Tailored events<\/strong><\/p>\n

With a calendar packed full of exciting events for women of all ages and disciplines, cycling enthusiasts can find both recreational and competitive contests across the country to get involved in:<\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Corkagh Park Race Series 2022<\/u><\/p>\n

Dublin\u2019s Corkagh Park is the home of this premier summer evening race schedule, promising a sociable and active programme for those attending. Women of all abilities can learn new skills and push themselves to the limit without the worries of traffic, thanks to its purpose-built state-of-the-art cycling track.<\/p>\n

With 14 races scheduled, the season will start on Tues, 1st June and end on Tues, 31st August. For more information and to book, contact junior.women@cyclingireland.ie<\/a><\/p>\n

You can find the full 2022 calendar of events here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Women\u2019s Commission Bursary<\/strong><\/p>\n

For elite cyclists looking to partake in races abroad, the Women\u2019s Commission Bursary can help out with the associated costs. The bursary opened for applications in January 2022, and will cease as soon as the fund has been exhausted.<\/p>\n

For the full terms and conditions and guidance on how to make an application, visit the help site.<\/a><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for some race inspiration, check out <\/em>our interview with Imogen Cotter, the Irish Women\u2019s Elite Road Race Champion<\/em><\/a>, who reflects on her astonishing cycling achievements.<\/em><\/p>\n

Advocates for Women\u2019s Cycling<\/strong><\/p>\n

As part of the Women in Sport Campaign, advocates are chosen each year to represent their local community by sharing inspirational stories, promoting awareness of women and girls in cycling.<\/p>\n

This year, Under 18s have been selected as advocates for the very first time, highlighting a real commitment to improving the participation of younger girls in cycling. There are a total of 10 advocates \u2013 including five u18s \u2013 who\u2019ve been selected as representatives, and you can see the line-up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to get in touch with any of the advocates, you can contact bikelikeme@cyclingireland.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/strong>IT\u2019S NOT A RACE*<\/strong><\/p>\n

This brand-new drive, which is supported by Women\u2019s Cycling Ireland in conjunction with Cycling Ireland, is a real celebration of the diversity of women in cycling. Most importantly, it\u2019s a reminder that it\u2019s not always a race, and women enjoy cycling for a number of different reasons.<\/p>\n

The campaign brings to life the voices of women and girls who are supporting and promoting cycling in their local areas, as well as sharing the stories of National Champions Orla Walsh and Lara Gillespie, who\u2019ve already proven themselves pioneers for women\u2019s cycling in Ireland.<\/p>\n

We chatted to Enniskerry athlete <\/em>Lara Gillespie about her career to date and her ambitions for the future<\/em><\/a>, and she\u2019s certainly one to watch in the world of cycling!<\/em><\/p>\n

Off-Road, Road, Track & Youth<\/strong><\/p>\n

In addition to the wealth of events and initiatives promoted by Women\u2019s Cycling Ireland, the platform also offers a range of informative tools<\/a> to provide advice across Off-Road, Road, Track and Youth disciplines, including Cyclocross.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a novice or a seasoned cyclist, you\u2019ll find the answers to the most asked questions on all things cycling, guidance on different categories and the low down on all of the events in your area of interest, so you don\u2019t miss a thing.<\/p>\n

Not familiar with Cyclocross? Get up to speed with our <\/em>beginner\u2019s guide<\/em><\/a> on the discipline.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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