The Belgian Project

09/09/2026

I am very honoured to been invited to be the Master of Ceremonies for this incredible Cycling Weekend in Wicklow...FREE ENTRY!! 2 races on Saturday 19th September (womens race & Kermesse) and 3 races on Sunday 20th September ( C1*-C1 & C2-C3)...12.500 Euro prize money..Winner in C1* - C1 race 1000 Euro!! IT GONNA BE A CRACKER ...Entry closes 17th September PM!!

06/09/2026

PART 1: The Ulster Road race Champs 2026 saved by Armagh City Cyclists (with very little time to prepare ) went very smoothly today (Sunday 6th September) A very windy day but dry, 3 races...with
134km for the Men Elite & Juniors, 98km for the Masters 40, and about 66km for the Masters 50-55-60-65-70-75. 80+ riders signed on this morning!! Got the music going, and my commentary a bit confusing at times..as so many groups on the road due to the crosswinds didn't help either 🙃 but great craic at the finish line each lap nevertheless 🤪 Results of the medal winners in photo below, full results tomorrow as we had non-Ulster riders also and National Points on offer to as it was an open race also...a great reception and podium presentations after fit for a king!!
Thank you Armagh City Cyclists for the donation towards the Belgian Project, it keeps us on the road...more photos tomorrow, regards Dany B

04/09/2026

An explanation about the Ulster Champs this Sunday 6th September...An open race incorporating the Ulster Champs...so points available and medals for Ulster riders in all age cats...entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/25ORf2qc0z
Cycling Ulster would like to thank Armagh City Cyclists for stepping in to host this year’s Ulster Road Race Championship as part of their planned event on Sunday 6 September, using their Killylea circuit.

The Championship was originally due to be hosted by Lakeland CC, but roadworks on the proposed circuit meant the event could not safely go ahead as planned.

Armagh City Cyclists had already planned an Open Road Race on 6 September.
As an open event, it is available to all Cycling Ireland members and the format and arrangements were already in place.

By incorporating the Ulster Road Race Championship into this existing event, Armagh have made it possible for the Championship to go ahead this year.
Without their planned race, there would be no Ulster Championship Road Race.

We appreciate that this is a different arrangement to what riders may have expected, but the event remains an Open Road Race, with the Ulster Championship medals awarded to eligible Ulster riders.

We hope riders will support Armagh City Cyclists and recognise the work that has gone into ensuring that the Ulster Road Race Championship can still take place!!

02/09/2026

Part 2
Due to technical problems with my old laptop I cannot produce my weekly "Whats on previews" for now...till I have replaced it with a new one...so for now I do this with my phone in another way, with multiple reports on Wednesday
-Saturday 12th September: National Masters Time Trial Championships 2026 in Neenagh promoted by North Tip Wheelers..entry and all details on https://eventmaster.ie/event/Oxp0tpmH0Z
- Sunday 13th September: Pedal for Paul
Ride for Paul Collins. Help fund his life-saving brain cancer treatment in Germany.
Ride 2 amazing routes around the historic County of Louth. Help fund life-saving brain cancer treatment for Paul Collins. Every donation gives hope. Online ticket sales available between July 09, 2026 at 23:45 and September 12, 2026 at 00:00
Entry https://eventmaster.ie/event/4Z6wi4rFEe and you can also donate on https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-beat-brain-cancer-b8bk4
- 13th September: Dungarvan CC host the Masters Champs Entries closes 5th Sept!! https://eventmaster.ie/event/4OpZS4rFEe
- Saturday 19th September & Sunday 20th September: Bray Wheelers Festival of racing...all details and entry info on https://braywheelers.ie/festival-of-racing-2026/
- Sunday 20th September:Thomas White Memorial TT to be based in Newry and utilising the Newry Warrenpoint carriageway . Club members will also be competing for the Lutton Cup (handicapped) and the Jack Carson Cup (scratch Masters). Hope to see you all there. Entry will open shortly on https://www.facebook.com/banbridgecc

02/09/2026

Due to technical problems with my old laptop I cannot produce my weekly "Whats on previews" for now...till I have replaced it with a new one...so for now I do this with my phone in another way, with multiple reports on Wednesday and Thursday ...
- Wednesday 2nd September till Sunday 6th September : RAS NA BANN & The official digital Road Book is now available on https://rasnamban.com/riderinformation/
-Saturday 5th September: Ballycastle CC Charity Sportive.. One for this Saturday https://eventmaster.ie/event/eZKPfrKF8x in aid of Marie Curie!!
- Sunday 6th September: Armagh City Cyclists are hosting this year’s Ulster Championship Road Race on the Killlea Circuit, Now open for registration via Eventmaster: https://eventmaster.ie/event/25ORf2qc0z
- Sunday 6th September: Tour of Strangford in aid of the Newtownards Foodbank...entry now open on https://eventmaster.ie/event/MAjrsbdiBz
- Sunday 6th September: Tir Chonaill GAP Cycling Club are delighted to announce our Annual 🚴‍♀️Harvest Fair Cycle Challenge🚴‍♀️ will take place again this year!
📍WHERE? - Comprehensive School, Glenties, Co. Donegal, F94 C4
🚿 Hot showers available afterwards in the comp School.
🦺Fully marshalled routes. Some stunning scenery!
Registration is now open using the link below. Registration will also be available on the day, but as usual to allow us to accurately cater for the food numbers we kindly ask registration online before the event! https://eventmaster.ie/event/xAxmSPyS91

28/08/2026

As it says on the tin....entry now open for the 10.000 Euro prize money cycling festival in Wicklow (Sat 19th September- Sundays 20th September) ENTRY FREE FOR ALL CATEROGIES!!
https://eventmaster.ie/event/ZqO0cMWcZY

26/08/2026

The Bray Wheelers CC festival of cycling is happening on the weekend of Sat 19th & Sun 20th September at the Behive pub in Wicklow this year...last year it was only one day, but now an extra day has been added! Massive prize money, primes over the 2 days, with Saturdays women's race, a kermesse style race, and on the Sunday ( C1 & C2 & C3 races ) with massive prize money
The entry will be free for all races, yes you read it right! The Belgian Project will be there for the weekend as MC & Commentary, Tunes and photos...Sign on open soon..all details here below...REGARDS DANY

Bray Wheelers Festival of Racing BRAY WHEELERS CC PRESENTS Festival of Racing 19–20 September 2026 A full weekend of road racing in Wicklow, featuring Saturday's Kermesse races and Sunday's McGinty Autumn Classic. Saturday Schedule Sunday Schedule THE WEEKEND Five Races. Two Days. Bray Wheelers br...

25/08/2026

IF your event is not here, sent me an e-mail: [email protected] or private message at least 1 week or more before it takes place to be included. Deadline is every Monday night 12pm. This is a free service and can boost your numbers!! Next edition Tuesday 1st September!!

- Saturday 29th August: Da Cooley Thriller 2026, XC Mountain Bike Marathon in CARLINGFORD....all info and entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/r2AzUPmS9y
- Sunday 30th August: Munster Road Race Championship, Senior, Women's and Masters, sign on from 11:30am, roll out at 1pm. Online entry only on https://eventmaster.ie/event/6083UEpT5G (Blarney CC)
-Sunday 30th August: The Ulster Cross-country Mountain Bike Championships at Blessingbourne Estate, Fivemiletown. Entries on https://eventmaster.ie/event/DBoZHmAcJr
Sunday 30th August: Connacht Cycling RR Champs, This years Sean Stagg Shield will be held in conjunction with the Connacht Championships road race in Hollymount. https://eventmaster.ie/event/R5Q0cL5h76
- Sunday 30th August: Cycling Leinster RR Championships: Clonard Road Club is promoting this year's Cycling Leinster Championships. Event HQ is located in Clonard Village. https://eventmaster.ie/event/zGBqFPYSQJ
- Sunday 30th August: Lap The Lough For Rod 2026, Harps CC will be hosting a Lap The Lough cycle in memory of our great friend and cycling colleague Rodney Buchanan who sadly died earlier this year. Entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/32Ovfx4tZW
- Wednesday 2nd September till Sunday 6th September : RAS NA BANN & The official digital Road Book is now available on https://rasnamban.com/riderinformation/
- Sunday 6th September: Armagh City Cyclists are hosting this year’s Ulster Championship Road Race on the Killlea Circuit, entries open soon
- Sunday 6th September: Tour of Strangford in aid of the Newtownards Foodbank...entry now open on https://eventmaster.ie/event/MAjrsbdiBz
-Saturday 12th September: National Masters Time Trial Championships 2026 in Neenagh promoted by North Tip Wheelers..entry and all details on https://eventmaster.ie/event/Oxp0tpmH0Z
- Sunday 13th September: Pedal for Paul 2026, Ride the Mournes for Paul Collins. Help fund his life-saving brain cancer treatment in Germany. Every donation gives hope. Thank you. Entry on https://eventmaster.ie/event/4Z6wi4rFEe and fundraising page on
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-beat-brain-cancer-b8bk4
- Sunday 20th September:Thomas White Memorial TT to be based in Newry and utilising the Newry Warrenpoint carriageway . Club members will also be competing for the Lutton Cup (handicapped) and the Jack Carson Cup (scratch Masters). Hope to see you all there. Entry will open shortly

24/08/2026

Some sad news received today about the sudden death of Andrew Hedley (AH Coaching) last Friday. Knew Andrew since he was a junior with Ards CC in 2005. He started in 2017 his own coaching firm, and racing team. He was a good tester, and always had time for a chat during races. Originally from the Comber Area, and was living in Belfast. Andrew was only 37 years old, and my heart goes to his girlfriend, family and the many friends in cycling he had, RIP dear friend 😢
The funeral will be held in Newtownards at S.Clarke & Sons (Court Street) on Saturday 29th August at 9.30am

23/08/2026

Sunday 23rd August: The 2026 EMYVALE GRAND PRIX in Monaghan was a great success at all counts, sunny weather, no wind and decent number of entries. My apologies for the late report...trouble with my laptop, and eventually got the photos edited and downloaded. 3 races on the menu...the C1-C2 race was an handicapper, but overcome after 50km racing... after that 10 riders got away and stayed away, with a sprint won by Ciaran Maguire Team Dan Morrissey beating Dean Harvey Mc Convey Cycling in 2nd, and Lindsay Watson Caldwell Powerhouse Racing a close 3rd. The C3 race stayed mostly together for their 75 km race...and won by Ihnatii Melnyk (Bray Wheelers) beating Seamus Babington (Panduit Carrick Wheelers) to second, 3rd was Jamie Franklin ( VC Glendale) The supporting Ulster Masters Race was won by Tony Pryce (DB Cycling Club), second was Patrick Ennis U/A Leinster, with Brendan Kiernan (Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar) 3rd. Full results in the photos below. A big thank you to Emyvale CC for the donation towards our travel expenses, and always honoured to do the MC job for this great club, and so many volunteers to make this race safe...Podium photos Jerome, and others myself when I had the chance.., regards Dany