Racing
Orwell members take part in all shades of racing, men's and women's, road, track and off-road, from U12 all the way up to veterans.
Cyclocross races take place over short distances of around 1-3km on off road surfaces such as grass, dirt and mud in locations such as woods and fields. Also known as CX, this is a branch of cycle sport which combines many of the skills used in standard road and mountain biking with an added emphasis on the bike handling skills required to navigate the bumpy and muddy terrain. The cyclocross season runs during the winter. The races are usually on circuits with a certain number of laps and often include obstacles which the cyclists must overcome. Uniquely to CX you often have dismount, carry and then remount onto bike during a race to get through some of these obstacles.
Audax
Audax riders do not compete against each other, but against the clock: success in an event is measured by completion inside the time limit. Also known as Randonneuring, this is a branch of cycle sport in which participants attempt to cycle long distances within a predefined time limit. Participation in Audaxing in the club is growing year on year, with members participating in events at home and abroad. Orwell Wheelers organise a number of events on the Audax Ireland Calendar.
Typically held in March, this is a beginner-friendly route aimed at first time Audaxers and PBP hopefuls. Navigation is straightforward with total climbing of less than 1,000m (and the lumpier bits are towards the end). The route leaves Dublin heading in an anti-clockwise direction for Leixlip and on to Kilbeggan before turning south and looping back toward Dublin via Monasterevin and the Curragh.
The time limit for completing a 200km event is 13 hours 30minutes.
2026 Date: 8th March
Latest Audax & Endurance Reports
In recent years, Orwell women have had a growing presence in racing and leisure cycling , achieving and exceeding their goals at many different levels. We have also introduced dozens of women to the sport of cycling through beginner spins and skill sessions.
Women's Cycling
The well known and loved Women's League, hosted by Pinergy Orwell Wheelers, returns for 2025 and we are delighted to announce that our very generous sponsors Appleby Jewellers are staying on as the event sponsors for another year
The Appleby Women’s League welcomes all levels and abilities of women racing from absolute beginners to experienced veterans from all clubs and interested parties. We aim to offer women new to the racing scene an introduction and foundation upon which to develop, while giving more experienced riders a solid platform to progress their race season. There will be separate handicapped races for beginner, intermediate and advanced racers.
Appleby Jewellers are very kindly donating vouchers to first, second and third place in each category. We will also have prizes for the best Newcomer and the Most Improved rider.
Orwell Women's League
Womens Race Results & Event Reports
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