The start of the cyclocross season and the end phase of racing on the road in 2024 have been hit by some issues this weekend in the shape of lower than expected entries and stormy weather predicted for tomorrow.
Due to low entries, the Brian Kinnning GP scheduled for Belfast tomorrow has been cancelled, with organisers Kinning Cycles took the decision well before any of the riders down race would have begun to set off for the event.
"We regret to inform you that we have had to cancel this year’s race due to low entry. We sincerely thank everyone who entered and supported the event," the said in a statement on Friday.
"Refunds will be processed and sent over the weekend. We are currently looking into the possibility of organizing another event later this year, and we will keep you informed."
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The cancelation of an event so early in the season is a concern, especially when this fixture has attracted quite a significant field in recent years, is a concern. However, news that Kinning Cycles is exploring holding any event later in the season is good news.
On the road tomorrow, the Status Orange storm warning in place for some counties has resulted in the Munster Hill Climb Championships being cancelled. The event was to be held in Limerick but promotion club Abbeyfeale CC were effectively left with no choice but to pull the plug.
The club said in a brief statement that because the weather was forecast to be so bad, the decision was taken to called off the event as the "safety of the cyclists and spectators must be to the fore".
However, Navan Road Club is tomorrow promoting its cyclocross race in Blackwater Park, Co Meath, tomorrow, which is the opening round of the Leinster Cyclocross League.
