Full Calendar below

Weekly Events

There are a number of recurring weekly club cycles which continue throughout the year. In the event of cancellations or changes notice is generally given on club social media outlets. In essence these are as follows;

Wednesday Eve 1830 -2100 (March – September)

This is a group ride aimed at newer members and/or prospective members. Pace is easy and social with the distance approx 20 miles over varied terrain, though is tailorable to the group needs. Meeting point Scarva.

Thursday Eve “Hurt Locker”1830 – 2100 (September – February)

This is a high intensity training session aimed at race preparation.It uses graduated inclines to complete interval work loads on terrain favorable to 4min to 10min work periods. Details of venues and meeting places are provided on social media.

Saturday Morning”9.03″ 0900 – 1300 (All year)

The 9.03 is a group ride aimed at those able to ride at a fairly strong pace (17 – 25mph). It generally covers around 40 – 60 miles over all types of terrain, with the pace will lifting and dropping intermittently. This is a strong tempo ride well suited to those in race training. Meeting place Scarva, includes a coffee/Tea stopalong the way.

Sunday Morning “Bun Run” 0900 – 1300 (All year)

The Bun Run is a group ride with a lower ride tempo, lending itself favorably towards social riding. Terrain covered will be varied weekly. Distance covered is usually 40 – 50 miles. Meeting place is Banbridge and includes a Coffee/Tea stop along the way.            

Velo Club IVEAGH 2018 Events Summary

Event	Date	Time	Distance	Format	Location	Remarks
1	05 Apr Thu	1830 – 2030	10 mile	2 Up TTT	Rathfriland Rd, Banbridge
2	08 Apr Sun	1000 – 1500	45 mile	Sportive – Iveagh Classic	Start/Finish Banbridge Rugby Club,
3	19 Apr Thu	1830 – 2100	10 mile	ITT	Plantation Rd, Gilford
4	03 May Thu	1830 – 2100	10 mile	ITT	Markethill Rd, B3  Tandragee
5	17 May Thu	1830 – 2100	15.5 mile	ITT	Rathfriland Rd, Banbridge
6	6 Jun Wed	1830 – 2100	25 mile	RR	Kinallen Area	Event 1 Block 1 BICL Host Club BCC (4/5 marshals req,d}
7	13 Jun Wed	1830 – 2100	TBC	ITT	Start A1 Flyover Castlewellan Rd, to McCoys corner back via Cattlehill, Warringsford Rd, Drumneath Rd	Event 2 Block 1 BICL Host Club VCI
8	20 Jun Wed	1830 – 2100	25 mile	RR	Annaclone Circuit	Event 3 Block 1 BICL Host Club BCC (4/5 marshals req,d}
9	27 Jun Wed	1830 – 2100	15.5 mile	2 Up TTT	Rathfriland Rd, Banbridge	Event 4 Block 1 BICL Host Club TVR
10	05 Jul Thu	1830 – 2030	1 mile	Hill Climb	Start Jct Cloghoge Rd / Ballyshiel Rd,
11	19 Jul Thu	1830 – 2100	20 mile	Aussie Pursuit	Rathfriland Rd, Banbridge
12	8 Aug Wed	1830 – 2100	25 mile	RR	Route TBC	Event 1 Block 2 BICL Host Club BCC (4/5 marshals req,d}
13	15 Aug Wed	1830 – 2100	TBC	ITT	Route TBC	Event 2 Block 2 BICL Host Club TVR
14	22 Aug Wed	1830 – 2100	25 mile	RR	Route TBC	Event 3 Block 2 BICL Host Club BCC (4/5 marshals req,d}
15	29 Aug Wed	1830 – 2100	TBC	4 Up TTT	Route TBC	Event 4 Block 2 BICL Host Club VCI

Notes:

1. TTT – Team Time Trial
2. ITT – Individual Time Trial
3. RR – Road Race
4. All marshals and competitors are reminded that the marshal has no right to stop traffic and can only warn or advise motorists and other road users of the activities. Riders are ultimately responsible for their conduct and movements on the road.