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Women's League Information

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.

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2026

Multiple Dates
Tue 05 May
Orwell Womens League
Corkagh Park Cycle Racing Track
RSVP
05 May 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
Corkagh Park Cycle Racing Track, Naas Rd, Corkagh Demesne, Dublin, Ireland
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.
Multiple Dates
Thu 14 May
Orwell Womens League
Green Sheds/Dorey's Forge
RSVP
14 May 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
Green Sheds/Dorey's Forge
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.
Multiple Dates
Tue 19 May
Orwell Womens League
Pine Forest / Glencullen
RSVP
19 May 2026, 19:00 – 20:30
Pine Forest / Glencullen
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.

Time Trials

The start location for the TT is at the crossroads beside Johnny Foxes Pub in Glencullen. The course is just short of 5K and rises gradually for the first 4 of that before kicking up sharply in the final kilometre.

The first rider will be off at 19:00. Entries for this round will close on the ?? of ???? at ??pm. A start list will be published at lunchtime on the 22nd of April. You should show make sure you know when your own start is, and show up to the start line at least 3 minutes before your start time.

There is to be no warming up on the course, so when you are ready to go you should spin down to the start, and do any further warming up in the area of Glencullen village.

TT bikes/wheels and aero kit are all allowed, though they won't provide a massive advantage on this course. We strongly recommend using a rear light, as it may be getting dark as later finishers are returning.

If you catch another rider (good for you!) check that there is no traffic coming up behind you before pulling out, and give them loads of room as you pass. Remember they may have no notion that you're steaming through until you have actually passed them. On the other hand, if you are caught, keep on going at your own pace, don't be tempted to try sit on to the rider who has passed you.

When you cross the finish line roll on through, pull over further down the road and don't turn around before checking that it is safe to do so. Anyone doing a U-turn in the vicinity of the finish line will be disqualified. Please don't hassle the timekeepers for your time- there's no problem asking, but make sure to do it at a time when there aren't any riders coming in.

Our Friends at Glencullen Adventure Park are very kindly allowing us to use their car park as there is no other parking in the area. Parking is €2 - you will need a coin for the barrier when you are leaving. If you would like a good warm up why not park down the hill in Kilternan or Stepaside and ride up?

Corkagh Park

Corkagh Park/Road Race sign on from 6.20pm.

Racing starts at 7pm sharp for the B Race and 7.40pm for the A Race.

Rider will be grouped according the the TT results and previous experience. If you miss the TT please contact the organisers to discuss which group would suit you best.

Corkagh Park track location:

The car park at Corkagh Park closes early in April so please do not park in here as you may get locked in. Please park on the road outside the park or ride to the start. Unfortunately there have been some cars broken into while people have been at cycling events in the past year - please do not leave any valuables in your car or anything which might attract unwanted attention

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ENTRY FEES (2026)

All rounds: €35. Single round: €7 each

Non CI members and Leisure members can Purchace an Event Licence for €10.00- this will cover your racing insurance for the whole league.

LICENCE REQUIREMENTS

A Cycling Ireland Limited Competition or Competition licence is required for insurance purposes. If you don't have the correct membership, then you will need to buy a special Event Licence.

Non CI members and Leisure members can purchase an Event Licence for €10.00- this will cover your racing insurance for the whole league.

Please note there is a New Cycling Ireland Requirement for all participants to sign-on on the day/ night via the Eventmaster link.

LEAGUE DETAILS

Provisional dates for 2026

14-04-2026 19:00 20:30 Pine Forrest TT Time Trial

21-04-2026 19:00 20:30 Corkagh Park Criterium

28-04-2026 19:00 20:30 Corkagh Park Criterium

05-05-2026 19:00 20:30 Corkagh Park Criterium

14-05-2026 19:00 20:30 Green Sheds/Dorey's Forge Road Race

19-05-2026 19:00 20:30 Pine Forrest TT Time Trial

Previously

The 2026 six race series will commence with a time trial on Tuesday April 14th at Glencullen (Johnny Foxes/The GAP). This TT will help determine the handicap groups for the following rounds of racing. The following three rounds of Tuesday night racing will be at Corkagh Park, on the dedicated traffic free Cycle Track.

The fifth round will consist of a bigger Crit course on 14th of May.

The sixth and final round of the league will return to Glencullen for another time trial, giving riders the opportunity to compare their performance over the course of the series and realise their advancement and achievements. Prize giving and a BBQ at the GAP (Glencullen Adventure Center) will happen immediately after racing.

Corkagh Park Races are seperate A and B races. The B races start at 7pm and the A races start at 7.40pm.

The league is open to Senior and Junior women

Women's League Information

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