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2026 will be another exciting and busy year for Para-cycling in Ireland, with the National League, National Championships and some exciting sportives and international opportunities there is something for everyone.

Para-cycling National League 

The 2026 Para-cycling National League will include six rounds across Ireland.

• The league will begin with a Time Trial on the 22nd of March in Midleton, Co. Cork, hosted by hosted by Midleton CC.
• Starsky CC will host Round 2 in Dublin on the 19th of April. This will include both a Time Trial and a Road Race.
• Round 3 will keep the same format and will be hosted by Dublin Ravens CC in Mondello on the 16th of June.
• Round 4 will be a Stage Race taking place on the weekend of the 4th and 5th of July in Newcastle West, hosted by Newcastle West Wheelers. This will include Criterium, Road Race, Time Trial and Road Race.
• Orwell Wheelers will be hosted Round 5 in Wicklow, which will include a Time Trial and Road Race on the 2nd of August.
• The final round will be in Nenagh on the 12th of September, hosted by NTW.

The league is open to all para-cyclists, whether you are an established athlete or just starting out. Speaking about this year’s league, Marcin Mizgajski, High Performance Paracycling Development Coach, said, “The 2026 Para-cycling League is about to roll out bigger, braver, and with even more racing than before. This year we will have 6 rounds – including two brand-new rounds, a proper stage race and even a lap of Mondello. We start on March 22nd in Midleton, and we’ll keep the wheels turning all the way to our September 12th finale.  

“The league is open to everyone, from first-timers who wonder if they’re ‘fit enough’ to Paralympic athletes who wonder if they’ll need extra socks for the podium. Come along, try a time trial, survive a road race, and most importantly, have a laugh with us. If you’ve got a bike and a bit of curiosity, you’re already halfway there!” 

Come and Try Events 

Are you interested in Para-cycling but are unsure where to begin? As well as the Para National League, Mizgajski will be hosting a number of open training sessions and come and try through the year. Keep an eye on Cycling Ireland channels for more information on these events.

The first come and try will be part of Round Two of the Para-cycling National League on Sunday, 19th of April.

There are three Para-cycling National Championships on the calendar for 2026. The first is the Para-cycling Road National Championships on Saturday 20th of June at Corkagh Park. This will be followed by the Para-cycling Track National Championships on Sunday 21st of June at Sundrive. Both of these events will be hosted by the Para-cycling Commission.

The third and final Para-cycling National Championship is the Time Trial National Championship. This combined event will take place on the Thursday 25th of June in Mayo, hosted by Castlebar CC.

Additional Events 

Always popular, Mondello 24h will be on the 20th and 21st of June and is open to para categories.

The Tandem Sportive organised by Billy Shanahon and supported by Cycling Ireland, will be on the 27th of June.

There will be a tandem stage race 4th and 5th July in Newcastle West.

There is also open invitation to C1 International HETMAN Para Stage Race, which runs from the 13th to the 17th of May, and to Challenge Breton.