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;

Tuesday 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.

Thursday Eve “Social Ride” 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 25 miles over varied terrain, though is tailorable to the group needs. Meeting point Tesco, Banbridge (Castlewellan Road).

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 lifting and dropping intermittently. This is a strong tempo ride well suited to those in race training. Meeting place Scarva, includes a coffee/Tea stop along the way.

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

The Bun Run is a group ride with a lower 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 2021 Events Summary (Banbridge Inter Club Race League)

Event	Date	Time	Distance	Format	Location	Remarks
1	Wednesday 02 June 2021	1900 – 2100	30 mile	Road Race	Annaclone
2	Wednesday 09 June 2021	1900 – 2100	17 mile	ITT	Rathfriland Road, Banbridge – Castlewellan Road, Banbridge
3	Wednesday 16 June 2021	1900 – 2100	30 mile	Road Race	Kinallen
4	Wednesday 30 June 2021	1900 – 2100	30 mile	Road Race	Tandragee
5	Wednesday 07 July 2021	1900 – 2100	15 mile	2-Up TT	Loughbrickland –                Rathfriland Road, Banbridge
6	Wednesday 28 July 2021	1900 – 2100	30 mile	Road Race	Annaclone
7	Wednesday 04 August 2021	1900 – 2100	TBC	Hill Climb	Rathfriland
8	Wednesday 11 August 2021	1900 – 2100	30 mile	Road Race	Tandragee
9	Wednesday 18 August 2021	1900 – 2100	10 mile	4-Up TTT	Warrenpoint Carriageway
10	Wednesday 25 August 2021	1900 – 2100	10 mile	ITT	Rathfriland – Banbridge