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Cycling Ireland has announced the roster of Irish riders ahead of the upcoming UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup in Dublin, on Sunday, 1st of December. Taking place on the Sport Ireland Campus for the third consecutive year, the World Cup gives Irish cyclo-cross riders a unique opportunity to ride in front of their home crowd.
Cyclo-cross is one of the fastest growing disciplines in cycling. Recent rain and wintery weather conditions are only adding to the excitement, as both riders and fans relish the muddy conditions. Frozen conditions in 2022 proved solid favourite, making for exciting course conditions. Expected subzero temperatures could add to the already challenging course.
The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup will include a programme of five races – Junior Men, Junior Women, Under 23 Men, Elite Women (including under 23) and Elite Men.
In addition to the Irish national teams competing in the World Cup Roisín Lally and Stephanie Roche, who are both under 23, will both race in the Elite Women’s race as individual riders.
In the Elite Men’s race Richard Barry, Darnell Moore, Ronan O’Flynn, Tim O’Regan and Paul O’Reilly will ride as individuals.
The 2024 World Cup begins this Sunday in Antwerpen, Belgium. International entries won’t be confirmed for Dublin until later next week, keep an eye on all Cycling Ireland channels for the latest updates.
Adding to the excitement of the weekend there will also be a full programme of domestic races from Under 6s right up to Masters on Saturday. The younger riders will get an experience to ride around a specially built course adjacent to the main Cyclo-cross course on the campus, making it a brilliant opportunity for riders to try Cyclo-cross for the first time. There will also be a skills zone running on both Saturday and Sunday.
Speaking about the announcement Cycling Ireland Head Coach Neill Delahaye said, “To have an event of this stature on home soil is hugely exciting for the Irish cycling community and thanks to Sport Ireland for enabling cycling the opportunity to showcase our sport at this profile level with the general public. To be able to race in front of big home crowds makes it a very special occasion for Irish riders. There is strength & depth in the categories where we have selected a National Team and we hope to see the green jersey to the fore front in a number of races. The ORC have done a great job in co-ordinating the racing events from an Irish rider perspective and we expect some high quality performances over the course of the weekend.
“The international CX Season to date has seen some exceptionally tight and competitive racing and with the Dublin Round being a protected race, we are expecting big fields and super close racing. The set up around the event is a fantastic progression on the last 2 editions and will bring a real festival atmosphere with so much to keep all ages and whole families entertained.”
Tickets are available to purchase online at a discounted rate of €20 per person.
Tickets will be available to purchase on the day for €25 per person.
Children go free.
Tickets are available HERE.
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