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Following the success of Irish athletes competing internationally this season, including at the Paralympic Games in Paris and at the UCI Road and Para-cycling World Championships, Cycling Ireland has opened expressions of interest for athletes interested in joining the programme working towards the 2028 LA Paralympics.

Cycling Ireland is looking for new athletes, aged 14 or older with a physical disability, and with ambitions to represent Ireland at the next Paralympic Games.

You can find the expression of interest form HERE.

Expressions of interest close on Thursday, 31^st of October.

More about Para-cycling

Eligible Impairments

Para-cycling includes individuals with various disabilities, such as:

• Cerebral Palsy
• Visual Impairments
• Physical Impairments

Road Cycling

Road cyclists compete using specialized equipment based on their condition:

• Handcycles
• Trikes
• Tandem Bikes
• Regular Bikes

Track Cycling

On the track, cyclists compete using either:

• Tandem Bikes
• Regular Bikes

Paracycling is about ability, not disability. Embrace the freedom of the open road and pedal your way to new adventures!

Any questions can be directed to High Performance Para-cycling Development Coach Marcin Mizgaijski – marcin.mizgajski@cyclingireland.ie