Irish junior cyclocross riders will get to race at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup when in comes to Dublin next month. The events they will compete in will be UCI-ranked while a number of youth races, and adult support events, have also been added to the promotion.
Junior women's and junior men's races will take place on the morning of Sunday, December 11th, the same day the professional riders will compete in their, World Cup, races.
And while the junior events - due to start at 9.30am and 11am - will not be part of the World Cup, they will carry a UCI C2 ranking, meaning world ranking points will be up for grabs. Before the main events take place on Sunday of World Cup weekend, the youth races, and some adult support events, will take place on Saturday.
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Events for U14 and U16 boys and girls, along with the as yet unspecified adult support races, will be held on Saturday between 12 noon and 1:45pm. Cycling Ireland members will also get the chance to ride the purpose-built cyclocross course on the Abbottstown campus on Saturday.
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Flanders Classics, Sport Ireland and Cycling Ireland today confirmed the addition of the junior and youth races, though some support events were always expected for the weekend of racing on the Sport Ireland Campus in Abbottstown, Blanchardstown, Dublin,
"The support races on Saturday are a brilliant chance for Cycling Ireland members to ride sections of the world class course and really get a feel for what the professionals will take on the next day," said Cycling Ireland chief executive Matt McKerrow.
"We can’t wait to see everyone out on their bikes and enjoying what is sure to be a special weekend. Priority access to entries will be provided to Cycling Ireland members and with a selection of youth races on offer it promises to be a great family occasion.
”The junior races will complement the elite women’s and men’s races and provide a stern test for those aspiring to progress to the senior elite ranks.” The entry system for the support races will open this day week, November 9th.
