The racing takes an interesting format with three races over two days of action in England. And Cycling Ireland has named 10 riders in total in the line-up; six U16s and four U14s. Above, Bohermeen's Johnny Foster is one of those who makes the cut for Ireland (Photo: Sean Rowe)
Irish cycling team named for Dolan Series in UK
Hot on the heels of a girls Irish team being picked for the Youth Tour of Scotland, now the boys are getting their turn.
Cycling Ireland has now named two boys national selections for the Dolan International Series in the UK.
The race takes place his Saturday and Sunday in Southport and Lancashire’s Ashton-Under-Lyne respectively.
The Irish U16 and U14 teams selected feature a spread of riders from all over the country.
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Selected on the U16 team are Sean Barrett (O’Leary Stone Kanturk), Johnny foster (Bohermeen CC) and Cathal Gallagher (Errigal CC).
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Also picked are Keith Mulroy (Westport Covey Wheelers), Tom Moriarty (O’Leary Stone Kanturk) and Conor Shortt (South East Road Club).
The U14 team is smaller, with just four riders. They are: Conor Gallagher (Errigal CC), Rory Gallagher (Castlebar CC), Adam Gilsenan (Bohermeen CC) and David Shine (O’Leary Stone Kanturk).
The opening round in Southport’s Victoria Park sees the park closed to all traffic and the paths used as the race track for the day.
That move is aimed at making the racing safer but also improving the young riders’ bike handling skills.
There will be two races in each age category that day; a shorter race in the morning followed by a longer race in the afternoon. Fields are limited to 45 riders.
Sunday’s race, which is close to Manchester, will take place on the Tameside Cycle Circuit. It’s a dedicated circuit for cycling meaning the large bunch can race in a safe environment closed to vehicles.
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