The Victus Tour of Ulster is the latest event to be called off this year, with the race organisers citing lack of entries. It is a major blow to the domestic road racing scene and especially to cycling in the North.
The Tour of the North had to be cancelled last weekend, due to a number of challenges faced by the organisers.
The Tour of Ulster confirmed the 2022 edition, planned for next weekend, was off though described it as being "postponed" rather than canceled. However, in the same statement they added the event would return next year, thus confirming its cancellation for this season.
"It is disappointing, but the 2022 Victus Tour of Ulster has been postponed due to the lack of entries," the race organisers said in a very brief statement on social media. "I want to thank you all for your help and support this year. We will be back in 2023."
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News the race is canceled comes just days after the Mid Ulster GP and John McCullagh Youth Races - which were set to be promoted tomorrow by Harps Cycling Club - were also cancelled. The organisers also cited a lack of entries.
"We regret to announce that this weekends Mid Ulster Grand Prix Races and John McCullagh Youth Races races have all been cancelled to a severe lack of entries," the club said. "Apologies on behalf of Harps CC to all those who had already pre entered . All entries will be refunded ASAP."
News the Harps CC races and the Victus Tour of Ulster have been cancelled come as other race organisers who have spoken to stickybottle have expressed their surprise places at events have not been in more demand this year.
Some said they had expected a very high demand for races as the country returned to normal after the pandemic and especially as stage racing was resuming. However, despite these expectations, they report smaller numbers entering events.
