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Road • Track • Leisure • Womens • Youth • MTB • BMX • Para Cycling • Sportives
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Crown Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin
7th November 2015
www.cyclingireland.ie
AGM 2015
Contents
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Standing Orders
2Agenda
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Minutes of AGM of 1st November 2014
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Proposed Membership Fees for 2016
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Appointment of Auditors
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Off-road Commission Report
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Track Commission Report
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BMX Commission Report
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Women’s Commission Report
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Para-cycling Commission Report
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Youth Academy Report
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Anti-Doping Report
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College of Commissaries Report
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Chief Executives Report
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a. Coaching & Education
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b.
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c. Member Benefits
High Performance
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Appendices
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Road Closure Update
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Staff structure
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Management Accounts YTD
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2014 Audited Accounts
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Annual General Meeting 2015
Registered Office
Kelly Roche House
619 North Circular Road
Dublin 1
CRO Registration No
134567
Website
Directors Denis Toomey President
Jack Watson - Hon Secretary & Vice president
James McArdle Hon Treasurer & Vice president
Anthony Mitchell
Senna Turnbull
Vern Power
John Hogan
Siobhan O’Connor
The Irish Cycling Federation trading as Cycling Ireland an Irish registered
company limited by guarantee
Standing Orders for 2015
Cycling Ireland AGM
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Only club, commission or provincial executive delegates and persons invited by the
Chairman
may address the meeting.
A motion can only be moved by a representative of the member, as defined in the Articles of
Association 2 (a) to (g) inclusive, who proposed the motion or by a Board member.
A motion or amendment shall be seconded immediately after the mover’s speech and before
any discussion is permitted.
A speaker shall not speak more than once in debate on any motion or amendment except in
the following circumstances:
a.
A seconder may reserve their speech until later in the discussion providing the
seconding is
purely formal;
b.
The mover of the motion shall be entitled to reply to the debate on the motion;
c.
The movers of any amendment and the original motion shall be entitled to reply in
that order
at the end of the discussion on each amendment and before voting takes place;
d.
By permission of the Chairman where an explanation, information or correction is
necessary.
In reply to debate the movers must confine themselves to answering previous speakers and
must not introduce new matters into the discussion.
Speakers may be limited to three minutes for the mover of the motion, two minutes for the
mover of the amendment and one minute for other speakers.
If more than one amendment is proposed to the original motion they shall be set against the
motion in their order in the final agenda. If an amendment is carried, then the motion, as
amended, shall become the substantive motion.
A decision shall not be rescinded or amended at the same meeting by any subsequent
motion.
It shall be competent for any delegate, who has not taken part in the debate, to move
formally:
a.
That the question be put;
b.
That the meeting proceed with the next business;
c.
That the debate (or meeting) be adjourned;
d.
The previous question
The vote on such motion shall be taken immediately without discussion - if the motion that the question be now put is carried.
Any person ruled out of order by the Chairman will cease speaking and resume their seat.
Any person who, having been ruled out of order by the Chairman, refuses to comply with
these Standing Orders will be expelled from the meeting.
The meeting shall, on a motion duly moved and seconded, and with the consent of not less
than two-thirds of the delegates voting, suspend such provisions of these Standing Orders
as shall be specified by the motion. In moving any such motion, the mover shall state the
purpose for which the suspension is sought and the motion shall be put to the meeting
without discussion.
Irish Cycling Federation 2014 AGM at Crown Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin on 7th
November 2015 at 1100 hours
Agenda
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3.
President’s address.
To adopt the attached standing orders for the orderly conduct of the AGM.
To consider the minutes of:
3.1 the AGM of 1st November 2014,
4.To:
4.1 receive and consider the Directors’ report annexed to the 2014 annual accounts of the
company;
4.2 receive and consider the certified audited financial statements of the company for the
year ended 31st December 2014;
4.3 receive and consider the Income and Expenditure Account for the nine months to the
30th September 2015 and the 2016 budget principles.
Mr. Sam McArdle, Honorary Treasurer, will present these.
5.
To fix membership fees for 2016, Mr. Sam McArdle, Honorary Treasurer, will present these.
The following changes to the fees are proposed for 2016
5.1 An Introduction of a new license type – “Non-Cycling License” for €20/£15
5.2 An Increase in Non-Competition License from €30/£25 to €35/£26 with discount to
€32/£24 for those that wish to sign up for direct-debit recurring option.
5.3 There is a related motion (15) from Cycling Munster to increase the Non-Competition
License fee by €10
5.4 A proposed new family non-competition license type for €65 to cover two noncompetition adults and two youth licenses
5.5 Motion 9 from Drogheda Wheelers to reduce Photo Finish camera fee by 50%
6.
To appoint Auditors for 2016.
7.
To consider the following reports:
7.1 Off-road Commission Report;
7.2 Track Commission Report;
7.3 BMX Commission Report;
7.4 Women’s Commission Report;
7.5 Paracycling Commission Report;
7.6 Youth Academy Report;
7.7 Anti-Doping Report;
7.8 College of Commissaires Report.
8.
Business update presented by Mr Geoff Liffey, CEO.
9.
To consider the following motions:
See the full list of motions at the end of the agenda
10.
To elect an Honorary President, the following have been nominated:
10.1 Mr Ciaran McKenna has been nominated by Cuchulainn CC, Cycling Leinster and Team
Bike worx Celbridge
10.2 Mr Anthony Mitchell has been nominated by Ballymoney CC, Powerhouse Sport and
North Down CC
10.3 Mr Denis Toomey has been nominated by Tandem Cycling Ireland & Paracycling
Commission
11.
To elect two Board Members, the following have been nominated:
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12.
11.1 Mr Anthony Mitchell has been nominated by Ballymoney CC, Powerhouse Sport and
North Down CC
11.2 Mr John Horgan has been nominated by Team Aquablue and Cycling Munster
Close of AGM.
List of Motions for 2015 AGM
Please note there are a series of motions which are similar and with some overlap with motions from
the Board, these have all been grouped together where possibly. Motions submitted from clubs which
will affect the technical rules have a reference to the rules listed below the motion.
Proposed by John Brennan – Castlebar CC
1. Rider transfer between clubs be limited to once per year and when approved for transfer a rider is
ineligible for competition for a period of 14 days from the date of transfer
Affected currents rules by above motion
Chapter G2.4
Proposed by the Board of Cycling Ireland
Related to the motion (1) above a change to the following section, where the wording in bold red text
is added
2. Chapter G2-Transfer
Notwithstanding rule G2.1 above a club member may transfer between clubs, provided both
clubs are in agreement that such a transfer is acceptable. The application for a change of licence
to Cycling Ireland should be accompanied with a letter of agreement from their most recent
club, and a letter of acceptance from the proposed new club. Only one such transfer will be
permitted in any calendar year.
(The rationale is to restrict the abuse of this regulation in its original format.)
Proposed by Dáire Mooney – Eire Og CC
3. Limited Competition License holders to be issued with back numbers by Cycling Ireland.
Chapter T5.A2
4. 1 Day Licenses (Event Licenses) to be made available throughout the year with no cut-off date
excepting Championship events. If possible allow members to avail of the online system to apply
and purchase said license.
Chapter T1.3
Related to the motion (4) above a change to the following section, where the wording in bold red text
is added
5. Chapter G1-Membeship and Licence
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15. An appropriate Event Licence will permit the holder to participate as a rider in Cycling Ireland
Events excluding
• Criteriums,
• Stage Races
• All National Championships
• Open Massed Start or Open Handicapped Races after the 1stApril each year REPLACE WITH
between 1st April and 1st August each year.
However for Women’s Beginners Closed Circuit Races and Women’s Training Days, an Even
Licence limited to one time per participant may be permitted. Officials may take out an Event
Licence at any time. Such Event Licence fulfils the requirements of rule T1. Such licence grants
the holder membership of Cycling Ireland for insurance purposes only, in respect of that event
only.
The rationale is to permit those riders who have joined CI towards the end of the year the
opportunity to participate in an open race without having to pay for a full competition licence with
the season almost over. This should also facilitate promoters with their entries as these tend to fall
away after July.
Proposed by Kay Howard – Stamullen RC
6. In the case of a 2nd Year Junior (U.18) rider that has amassed 30 points or more from the
previous racing season, he then moves up to Senior A2 category
Chapter T3.3(a) – Chapter T4.A2.2 – Chapter T4.A3.6
Note there are two related motions (7 & 8) to the above one from the Board of Cycling Ireland and
one from Drogheda Wheelers see below.
7. Chapter T3-Upgrading
3. (a) A junior on reaching senior grade will be categorised as A3 unless they have amassed 50 points
or more in their last year as a junior in which case they may opt for an A2 licence. No junior will be
upgraded beyond A3. See also T4.A2.2 and T4.A3.6.
Replace with:2. (a) With the exception of juniors as defined in T4.A2.2 A junior on reaching senior grade will
be categorised as A3 unless they have amassed 50 points or more in their last year as a junior
in which case they may opt for an A2 licence.
See also T4.A2.2 and T4.A3.6.
Note. If the above changes are passed then Ch.T3 Art.2 point 5, Ch.T7 Art1 point 20 and Ch.T7
Art.2 point 21 will require amendment to allow for juniors graded as A2 to be exempt from the junior
maximum distances.
Proposed by Drogheda Wheelers
8. ‘That the number of points currently required to upgrade from A3 to A2 be reduced from 15 to
10, and that full A3 rider points allocation carries forward to the next racing year. The first eight
actual A3 riders are given a full allocation of points in a combined A3/Junior race. Juniors still
to accumulate points in the normal way’’
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9. That Cycling Ireland reduces the cost of hiring the photo finish camera by 50% to €30/£25 per
event to encourage more promoters to avail of the facility and also to lessen the burden on
already hard pressed road race promoters.
10.That it becomes strongly recommended that all Road Races have at least one motomarshall
with each event to improve safety. Also this person could be mandated by the commissaire to
carry safety/warning messages to the riders from commissaire
Chapter G7 – Other Officials
11.That a properly structured road commission/committee be put in place by Cycling
Ireland before commencement of 2016 road season. This body is also to have full control over
any propose national league or national series. Any complaints re events etc also to be dealt
with directly by this body’’
Proposed by Omagh Wheelers
12.Omagh Wheelers propose that a rider with a Masters licence may be allowed to change their
licence to a Senior licence once within a given year. This is to give relevant riders the option
of riding the Senior National Championships (ref T2.2.h). Rule T.10.31 should still apply that a
rider can only ride one National Championship for any given discipline in that year.
13.The CI licence system should allow a rider to be a M30 category for MTB & BMX, whilst also a
Senior category for road (ref T2.2.h).
Proposed by Cycling Munster
14.Cycling Ireland will not approve or insure any event that has not been approved by the
Provincial Board or rejected by the Provincial Board unless the event is deemed by the Board
to be of strategic importance.”
15.Cycling Munster propose an increase in Non-Competition license holders fee from €30 to €40
with the €10 increase being split with €5 passing to the province via an additional capitation
payment and €5 remaining with CI.
Proposed by Dromara CC
16.That the minimum number of female entries for national championships be reduced from the
current 12 to 6.
Chapter T10, Article 1 (National Championships), item 11.
Senior females with either a Limited Competition licence or a Full Competition make up just
8% of the total number of members with these licences. This figure drops to 5% of those with
a Full licence.
The current 12 minimum for both male and females does not reflect the difference in the
proportions of the genders. The danger is that we would not meet this target and therefore
not allow our top end females to have a national championship in a particular discipline.
The figure 12 represents just over 2% of females with the appropriate licence. This is
equivalent to setting a minimum number of 141 male entries for a national championship.
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17.For all new clubs the minimum number of persons required to setup the club will be increased
from currently 6 to 12 members.
18.Proposed Changes to G8 Calendar Regulations
Existing Wording
2. Each Provincial Executive will draw up a calendar of events (races and touring activities) to
be promoted in their Province in the next calendar year, each Commission may also draw up a
calendar for its own discipline. This list of events will be sent by the 1st October to the Cycling
Ireland Calendar Coordinator at the Cycling Ireland Office who will be responsible for establishing
the Cycling Ireland Calendar for the forthcoming year
Replace with,
2. Clubs apply on line to run events for the upcoming year from mid-September until 31st
October each year. Each Provincial Calendar Coordinator will review all events submitted
on line to be promoted in their Province and approve or rejects them for next year’s
calendar. Similarly, Each Commission may review / approve events for its own discipline. All
approved events will be reviewed by the Cycling Ireland Calendar Coordinator who will be
responsible for publishing the full Cycling Ireland Calendar by province and discipline for the
forthcoming year by 30th November. Events submitted after the closing date will have no
priority in the allocation of dates.
(Additional new wording)
Application to promote events for the next calendar year will be made, on line, from 15th Sept.
until 31st October. Each Provincial Calendar Coordinator will review and approve, or reject, all
events submitted on line to be promoted in their Province. Similarly, commissions may review
and approve, or reject, events within its discipline. The applicant for any event rejected must be
advised of the rejection and reason for such. All approved events will be reviewed by the Cycling
Ireland Calendar Coordinator who will be responsible for establishing and publishing the full
Cycling Ireland Calendar, by province and discipline, for the next calendar year by 30th November.
Events submitted after the closing date will have no priority in the allocation of dates.
Existing
5. Approval for a race not previously entered on the calendar may be granted by the Provincial
Secretary, but only after consultation with and approval from the Promoter, of any race scheduled
for that day in an adjacent province with the exception of Sundays. This shall also apply for any
additional Leisure /Non-Racing event, that is not already on the calendar
Replace with,
5. Approval for an Event not previously entered on the calendar may be granted by the Provincial
Coordinator, but only after consultation with and approval from the Cycling Ireland Calendar Coordinator with the exception of Sundays.
Existing
6. The inclusion of an additional Sunday race or a change to a race as listed in the calendar
for a Sunday must be approved by the Board of Cycling Ireland. Approval for such inclusion or
change must be submitted at least 21 days in advance of the date of the race and must include
confirmation that the promoters of any other race listed for that day are in agreement with the race
being promoted.
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6. The inclusion of an additional Sunday event or a change to a race as listed in the calendar for a
Sunday must be approved by the Board of Cycling Ireland on the recommendation of the Cycling
Ireland Calendar Coordinator. Approval for such inclusion or change must be submitted at least 21
days in advance of the date of the race to the Cycling Ireland Calendar Coordinator.
19. Members of a Cycling Ireland affiliated club holding a limited competition licence may
participate in open races promoted by the club of which they are a member, excluding
National Championships. It is the responsibility of the promoting club to assess the ability of
the rider to compete in such an event and in consultation with the race commissaire agree
an ability category for the rider.
The rationale is to allocate responsibility for grading the rider.
20.Chapter T4-Gear, Distance and Competition Limits.
Article 2-Juniors
Junior riders in road races shall be restricted to a maximum gear rollout of 7.93 meters being
the distance travelled by one crank revolution.
The rationale is to bring CI into line with the UCI Regs in which there is no gear restriction in
track racing.
23. Junior riders on reaching Senior grade will not be graded as an A+ or
A1. Youth riders on reaching Junior grade will be graded as A3 and will remain A3 throughout
their junior career. Riders of junior age on joining Cycling Ireland for the first time will be
graded A4.
Replace withYouth riders on reaching Junior grade will be graded as A3. Riders of junior age on
joining Cycling Ireland for the first time will be graded A4. Junior riders who, at the end
of their first year, have accumulated 50 or more grading points may apt for an A2 licence
with zero points carried forward. Junior riders so graded, who, at the end of their
second year have 15 or more points will be graded as an A1 or if a member of a UCI
registered team A+, with zero points carried forward.
The rationale is to assist in the development of our better juniors.
24. Chapter T9-Cyclo Cross.
14. The pit is the only part of the circuit where riders can change wheels or bicycles.
Refreshments can also only be taken on from the pit lane with the exclusion of the first and
last lap.
New point 27
27. Riders may carry fluids on their bicycles and install bottles on their spare bicycles in the
pit area. Hands-free water carrying systems such as backpacks are permitted, and riders
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may also carry water bottles in their jersey pockets. However, it is forbidden to receive a
bottle from anybody along the course. Extra fluids can only be obtained during the race
when a rider takes a spare bicycle, already equipped with a bottle, from the pit area.
The rationale is to bring CI into line with the recent amendment from the UCI.
25. Chapter G8-Calendar
12. The Masters TT Championships, M40, M50 & M60 to be part of the bundle which
includes the Junior TT Championships.
The Masters RR Championships, M40, M50 & M60 to be part of the bundle which includes
the Men’s Senior RR Championships.
26. Chapter T2-Categories / Grading
2, (a) Youth (10) include BMX
27. Chapter T5-Pre Race
Art.2-Costumes and Identification
3. Riders belonging to a Cycling Ireland affiliated club must, when competing in an open road
race or time trial authorised by Cycling Ireland and organised under Cycling Ireland rules, wear
the registered jersey (replace word jersey with club clothing) of their affiliated club. In races
where a one piece suit is normally worn and a club one piece suit is not available then the rider,
with the commissaires agreement, may wear a plain one piece suit.
The rationale is that clubs generally now have club shorts and jerseys in club design rather than
just jerseys.
Following Motions Relates to Changes to Memo & Articles of Cycling Ireland
The following three motions are subject to approval by the Revenue Commissioners of
Ireland.
Extract from Current Articles with proposed additional wording
28.MANAGEMENT AND ELECTED OFFICERS
30 “Persons whom it is intended putting forward for election to the executive posts of Honorary
President, Honorary Secretary or Honorary Treasurer shall be nominated as standing for election
for each such respective post. The Honorary President, Honorary Secretary and Honorary
Treasurer shall be elected by the Annual General Meeting to fill each of those posts respectively
and the other directors not holding executive posts shall also be elected, for a term, from time to
time by the Annual General Meeting”
Suggest changing Article 30 to start with saying:-
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“Persons whom it is intended putting forward for the election of Honorary President must have
served at least one year as a Director of the Company within 5 years from the current AGM year.
(The rationale is to ensure anyone going for the position is aware of the up to date requirements of
the post and the Companies Act)
29.TERMS OF OFFICE FOR OFFICERS
Extract from Article 33-
“33 The maximum number of consecutive terms a Board member may serve is three. A person
having served a maximum of three terms may not seek re-election until the AGM following the
AGM at which he stood down. Terms of office served prior to the Annual General Meeting of 2011
shall not be taken into account in calculating the number of terms served by any director for the
purposes of the application of this regulation.”
Suggested new wording for article 33
“The maximum number of consecutive terms a Board member may serve is three except in the
case of a Board member seeking to be elected as Honorary President. In that case if elected
the Board member may serve a further two terms as President in addition to any previous terms
served. A person having served the maximum number of terms may not seek re-election until
the AGM following the AGM at which he stood down. Only terms of office commencing from the
Annual General Meeting of 2011 shall be taken into account in calculating the number of terms
served by any director for the purpose of the application of this regulation”
(The rationale is to provide an Opportunity to serve at least 2 terms as President once elected to
the position)
30.President Voting Rights
Extract from Article 34
All members of the Board with the exception of the Honorary President shall have voting
“All members of the Board shall have voting rights”
(The rationale is to bring this area in line with regular customary practices where chairperson is
entitled a vote.)
31.Adopting of updating regulations for Irish Youth Championships
4. Irish Youth Road Championships
(a) The Irish Youth Road Championships will be held over a single weekend and will consist of:
Irish Youth Road Race Championships;
Irish Youth Criterium Championships;
Irish Youth Time Trial Championships.
(b) The Irish Youth Championships will be conducted in respect of each year within the
unrestricted licence bands i.e. 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 years of age for boys and girls. However
in respect of the numbers of girls competing then authority is granted for the combining of 11 and
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12 years of age, 13 and 14 years of age and 15 and 16 years of age in both the Road Race and
Criterium Championships
(c) The races will be conducted in accordance with the regulations hereunder in respect of each
discipline.
(d) Medals will be awarded to the first three riders in all age groups and a set of three team medals
to the overall winning team in each event, this includes the combined events for girls, subject to
three or more teams entering each event in accordance with rule T10.20.
(e) The team winners will be decided in accordance with rule T7.A1.22
4.1 Irish Youth Road Race Championships
(a) Irish Youth Road Race Championships in respect of each youth year as described in rule
T4.A1.4(b) above, may be held each year.
(b) Gear restrictions and maximum distances will be as described in Table 1 above
4.2 Irish Youth Criterium Championships
(a) Irish Youth Criterium Championships in respect of each youth year as described in rule
(b) Gear restrictions and maximum distances will be as described in Table 1 above.
(c) The circuit should be between 1.5 and 3.5kms.
(d) In a Criterium a competitor suffering an acceptable mishap i.e. puncture, crash or breakage of
a part of his bicycle will be granted a lap out with the exception of the last 3 laps. There will only
be one such lap out permitted.
(e) An official pit or pits must be established at which scrutinised machines and wheels will be
made available and where a lap out may be claimed in respect of rule T4.A1.6 (e) above, at the
discretion of the Pit Commissaire.
(f) Competitors granted a lap out, should re-join the field in the same position, but at the rear of
the group in which they were, prior to the mishap.
(g) If a group, defined as the breakaway group, laps the main field they shall be given a clear
passage, and no rider within the main field shall take advantage of such an incident.
(h) If a group, defined as the breakaway group, catches riders who have been dropped by the
main field, then such dropped riders may take advantage of the situation until they regain the main
field.
i) The commissaires have the right to withdraw riders about to be lapped if it is felt that by leaving
such riders in this may adversely affect the result.
(i) All riders will finish on the same lap as the winner.
4.3. Irish Youth Time Trial Championships
(a) Irish Youth Time Trial Championships in respect of each youth year as described in rule
(b) Gear restrictions and maximum distances will be as described in Table 1 above.
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(c) The course may be on a circuit, out and home or straight away.
(d) To facilitate their start all competitors will be held by a person appointed by the organiser
whose purpose will be to help the rider maintain balance. He shall neither push nor restrain him.
(e) A competitor’s time will commence from the start time allocated to him. However in the event
of a rider reporting to the timekeeper after his start time, and where the timekeeper considers
that, to start him immediately could possibly interfere with the starting of other riders, then the
time between him reporting to the timekeeper and being started may be deducted from his gross
finishing time.
(f) Riders will ride alone and unassisted. When overtaking another competitor they will do so as
widely as possible (not less than 2 metres) and the overtaken rider will drop back until the other
rider is 25 metres ahead. Riding side by side for a distance greater than 1 km constitutes pacing.
Infringement of this rule will lead to the disqualification of the competitor(s).
(g) Where following vehicles are permitted the driver must hold a licence issued by a federation
affiliated to the UCI. They shall carry a neutral observer and maintain a distance of at least 10
metres behind the rider.
(h) The following vehicle may carry equipment necessary for changing wheels or bicycles.
(i) No equipment for riders may be prepared or held outside the following vehicle nor will persons
riding in the vehicle, excessively reach out or sit on the windowsill, while the vehicle is in motion.
Breakdown service must only be given with both the rider and vehicle stationary.
(j) In the event of a rider being caught by another rider then the following vehicle may only pass
the caught rider when the gap between the two riders is 50 metres.
(k) In the event of a rider with a following vehicle being caught by another rider with a following
vehicle, then until such times as the gap between the two riders is 50 metres the vehicle of the
faster rider will have precedence.
(l) Restarts will not be permitted under any circumstances.
5. Irish Youth Cyclo Cross Championship
(a) One Irish Youth Cyclo Cross Championship may be held each year and will be open to all youth
riders. Gear restrictions as detailed in Table 1 above will apply.
(b) Medals will be awarded to the first three riders and the winning team of three riders based on
points.
(c) In the event of a tie in the team competition the winners will be the team with the first three
riders to finish.
6. Irish Youth Track Championships
The Irish Youth Track Championships may be held each year in respect of each Youth Category
for the Sprint, Time Trial & Distance races. The distance of such races will be in accordance with
Table 1 Track, above.
7. Controlled Stage Race
(a) Controlled Stage Races for 11, 12, 13, 14 categories may take place up to a maximum of 11
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days, however a rest day will be introduced if the race is to last for more than 5 days.
(b) Daily place-to-place distances will be up to a maximum of 40kms and senior riders will control
the pace. A 30-minute rest stop will be taken at mid distance if the overall distance is greater than
25kms.
(c) Skills, sprints, mini-sprints, maxi-sprints, track and cyclo cross may take place during the
course of the controlled stage race.
(d) For all such races application will be made to Cycling Ireland for approval with full details of
duration, distance, intermediate races etc.
8. Youth Stage Races
(a) Youth stage races may take place up to a maximum of 4 days and may be run on a timed or
points basis.
(b) All road stages excluding a split stage will be limited in distance to that as specified in Table 1
Uncontrolled Road Race.
(c) The two half stages of a split stage will be limited in total distance to that as specified in (b)
above.
(d) The interval between the split stages will be a minimum of 3 hours.
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9. In scratch races Youth riders may only compete with their own age group, save that youth and
first year Junior girls may compete in a grade lower than that as shown on their licences, if they
elect to do so, but will be subject to the gear restrictions of the lower grade.
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Minutes of 26th AGM
1st Saturday, November 2014
Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
1) President’s Address.
President Denis Toomey declared the meeting open at 11:00 AM by welcoming the delegates. He
invited all those in attendance to stand for a minute’s silence in acknowledgement of those members
and friends who had died since the 2013 A.G.M.
The President commented on the following in his address:
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Speed at which his first year as President had passed
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Overall success of Irish riders in all disciplines in International competition.
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The success of the International events promoted in Ireland
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The quality of the promotion of National Championships and his thanks to the promoters.
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The progress on the next 5 years Strategy Document.
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The situation regarding Abottstown in respect of a velodrome and movement of K/R House.
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The setting up of the BMX Commission and the National Youth Academy.
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Record number of coaching courses
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Appointment of CI as body responsible for the Bikestart National Training Standard for
schools.
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Need to maintain the commitment to make things happen.
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Thanks to Board and Staff.
2) Standing Orders.
These were accepted on the proposal of Liam Walker and seconded by Philip Finnegan.
3) To consider the minutes of the 2013 AGM.
Before the minutes could be accepted as a true record of the 2013 AGM Board member Pat O’Shaughnessy took to the floor to express his concern as to the method adopted by the Board in deciding his election at the 2013 AGM was only for one year and not a term. He felt that this should have been made clear to the delegates at the 2013 AGM. He had
received legal opinion on this and this opinion supported his view that the method used to
determine who was to stand down at this meeting was unconstitutional. He went on to
indicate that this was typical of how the Board had been managed in 2014.
The President replied giving the reason the Board had come to the conclusion regarding Pat’s position and this was based on custom and practice and had been used previously without challenge.
The Board had also sought legal opinion and this supported the actions of the Board. The President
also indicated that several Board members had tried to reason with Pat in regards the submission of
a nomination form prior to the closing date but Pat had declined on the grounds that it could be seen
to weaken his stance.
Pat then tendered his resignation as a Board member.
Following this exchange the minutes were accepted on the proposal of Paul Atkinson and seconded
by Joe Duffy..
4) Directors Report & Audited Financial Statements
These, including the Income and Expenditure Accounts to 30th September 2014 were Annual General Meeting 2015
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Minutes of 26th AGM (Contd.).
presented by the Honorary Treasurer Sam McArdle and are contained within the Congress Manual. These indicate that CI is on target to show a surplus for the year and the Budget principles for 2015 will be to continue to build a cash reserve.
These were accepted on the proposal of Ciaran McKenna and seconded by
Martin O’Loughlin..
5)
Membership Fees for 2015.
The President indicated that as motions 9, 10 and 18 had a direct bearing on the 2015 fees these would be taken in advance of the fees being accepted.
Motion 9 from Banbridge CC on the setting up of a “non cycling” membership and this was proposed by Aaron Wallace and seconded by Tommy Lamb. Motion 10 from Cycling Ulster was in respect of a similar membership with a maximum fee of €10.
After some discussion Banbridge withdrew their motion in favour of the CU motion. On a show of hands the motion was lost.
Motion 18 from Team Bikeworx Cellbridge waqs in respect of a €2 levy on all FC and LC licences in 2015 to facilitate the running of the Junior Tour in 2015. Whilst the delegates were generally sympathetic with the need to maintain the Junior Tour there was a general feeling that this could introduce a precedent going forward. On a show of hands this was lost.
The 2015 Fees Structure, as indicated in the Congress Manual, was then put to the delegates and these were accepted on the proposal by Rory Wyley seconded by Ciaran McKenna.
At this stage Carl Fullerton took the floor and indicated that in view of what he had heard at the
meeting from Pat O’Shaughnessy in respect of the Board and how it conducted it’s affairs and the
lack of support for the Junior Tour he was withdrawing his nominations in respect of Hon Sec., Hon
Treas., and the vacant Director’s post. He then left the meeting.
6) Appointment of Auditors for 2015.
The appointment of Grant Thornton as the company auditors for 2015 was accepted on the proposal by Paul Atkinson seconded by Liam Walker..
7) •
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Commission Reports.
7.1 Youth. No report as commission not currently active..
7.2 Off Road. No report
7.3 Track. Report included in the Congress Manual
7.4 Women. Report included in the Congress Manual
7.5 Paracycling. Report included in the Congress Manual
7.6 Road. No report as commission not currently active
7.7 Anti Doping. This was made available at the meeting and commented on by the ADO Declan Byrne who was thanked by the President.
7.8 College of Commissaires. Report included in the Congress Manual
7.9 BMX. Report included in the Congress Manual
The President thanked all Commission members for their work during the year.
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8) Business Update.
This was given by the CEO Geoff Liffey and is detailed within Congress Manual as the CEO
Report, Coaching Education and Development and Appendix 1 to 5.
9) New Strategy Update.
Mark O’Connell of W2 Consulting gave an in depth presentation on the proposed 2015 to
2019 Strategy Document. The points highlighted by the initial questionnaire were shown and
the influence these had on the eventual Strategy Document were gone into. The new Strategy
would be launched at the Awards Night on November 15th.
10) To consider the following motions.
The exact wording of the motions can be found in the Congress Manual.
10.1) From the Women’s Commission. To allow for the issue of one day licences in women’s
beginners closed circuit races and training days. Limited to once per participant.
Proposed by Orla Hendron, seconded by Valerie Considine and passed.
10.2) From the Women’s Commission. To allow flexibility in the formation of composite Woman’s
teams in Woman’s Stage races. This was withdrawn as the Board had the authority to agree
this with the commission and incorporate this in the Technical Regulations.
10.3) From the Women’s Commission. Related to the establishment of a grading system for
women
to be administered by a staff member and introduced for 2016.
Proposed by Valerie Considine, seconded by Siobhan O’Connor and passed.
10.4) Motion initially submitted by the Women’s Commission but withdrawn before issue of
Congress Manual.
10.5) From the Women’s Commission. Requesting CI to announce their HP Programme and
soliciting applications from riders.
Proposed by Siobhan O’Connor seconded by Fiona Cooke but after a discussion the
proposal was withdrawn.
10.6) From the Women’s Commission. In respect of running the women’s junior and masters
championship concurrently. This was withdrawn as this had been incorporated in the Masters
Propsals.
10.7) From Cycling Connacht. Related to the rotation of championships in line with the Technical
Regulations. There was no one in attendance from Connacht to propose the motion so it was
not put to the meeting..
10.8) Withdrawn before issue of Congress Manual.
10.9) Dealt with under item 5
10.11) From Cycling Ulster. Relates to the mandatory inclusion of next of kin on licence
applications.
The delegates were advised that this was being incorporated on the 2015 on line application
system. It was planned to have a new sign on sheet incorporating a section for a contact
phone number available in 2014.
10.12) From Cycling Ulster. Requesting a chart be incorporated in the Technical Regulations in
respect of all Junior maximum race distances,
Proposed by Tommy Lamb seconded by Marian Lamb and passed with the removal of “other
applicable disciplines”.
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10.13) From South Dublin CC Requesting vets over 50 be abolished.,
Proposed by Dave Reilly seconded by J.P.Lyons but after a discussion the proposal was
withdrawn.
10.14) From South Dublin CC Unplaced results to collect a point.
Proposed by Dave Reilly seconded by J.P.Lyons and lost.
10.15) From South Dublin CC Requesting that the National Criterium Championship to be
confirmed approved and included in race calendar
Proposed by Dave Reilly seconded by J.P.Lyons and lost.
10.16) From Orwell Wheelers. Allowing A4, A3 and A2 riders to move up a grade on their first
licence application for the season.
Proposed by Siobhan O’Connor seconded by Brian McArdle and passed.
10.17) From Orwell Wheelers. Requesting points to be awarded to the first three riders in TTs.
Proposed by Brian Carlan seconded by Brian McArdle and lost.
10.19) From the Board of CI. This was amended to remove the part of the table relating to
minimum distances hence the only change was in increasing the maximum distance for A4
races to 120kms.
Proposed by Jack Watson seconded by Tony Campbell and passed.
11) To elect an Honorary General Secretary.
As Carl Fullerton had indicated earlier in the meeting that he was withdrawing his nomination
for the position of Honorary General Secretary the incumbent Jack Watson was confirmed in
post by acclamation.
12) To elect an Honorary Treasurer.
for the position of Honorary Treasurer the incumbent Sam McArdle was confirmed in post by
acclamation.
13) To elect one Board member.
for a position on the Board .that left two nominations,
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Mr Terry O’Neill
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Ms Siobhan O’Connor
The President invited the two persons to make a short presentation to the delegates before the voting
for the position took place. On a secret ballot Ms O’Connor was elected.
Both candidates were thanked by the President for agreeing to go forward.
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Close of AGM.
In closing the AGM the President thanked the delegates for attending and wished them a
safe trip home.
Proposed Membership Fees 2016
Cycling Ireland 2016 Proposed Fees Structure
1. Membership Fees:
€uro
Stg£
A: Life Membership.
€ 2,500 £ 1,880
B: Non-Cycling Membership. (existing Members only)
€
20 £
15
C: Leisure Membership.
€
35 £
26
€
32 £
24
€
65 £
49
€
60 £
45
€
5 £
4
€
125 £
94
Youth U12, U14 (born in 2002, 2003, 2004 or 2005)
€
5 £
4
Youth U16 (born in 2000 or 2001)
€
35 £
26
Junior (born in 1998 or 1999)
€
50 £
38
€
€
30 £
10 £
23
8
Perpetual Membership
(5 years paid by recurring Direct Debit)
Family Membership ( 2 Adult & 2 youths. 2 members must be new)
D: Limited Competition: (Note 1)
Youth U10/U8 (born on or after 1st January 2006/8)
E: Full Competition: (Note 2)
F: Supplimentary Fees:
Unattached Fee (Applies to Limited and Full Competition over 14's)
Cycling Ulster Levy
(Excluding under 18's and new Leisure members)
1. Limited Competition also includes Track, Off-Road, BMX, Bicycle Polo or TT specific domestic licences.
2. Students holding a Full Competition Licence can avail of a 50% discount, They must upload suitable ID to be eligible.
Exchange Rate
€
= £1.00
1.33
€1.00 =
£
0.75
2. Club Affiliation Fees
New Clubs:
Existing Clubs:
€100
£
75
Pre 31st December 2015
€150
£
113
Cycle Promotions Group :
Pre 31st January 2016
€200
£
150
Pre 28th February 2016
€250
€100
£
75
Post 29th February 2016
£205
€300
£
226
3. Provincial Fee - per Club
4. Event Licence Fees: (ODL's)
Senior and Masters (From Leisure to Competition up to 1st April only)
Junior
(From Leisure to Competition up to 1st April only)
Leisure
(Non-licence Holders All Year)
Cycling Connacht
Cycling Leinster
Cycling Munster
€140
€130
€150
Cycling Ireland (Leisure)
Members
Non-Cycling Ireland
Members
€10
€10
£
£
8
8
€20
€10
€2
£
£
£
15
8
2
€60
€20
€60
€15
€20
€10
£
£
£
£
£
£
45
15
45
11
15
8
5. Miscellaneous Fees:
Letter of Indemnity
(Fixed-based youth training applications free of charge)
International Authorisation
(Required, incl passport style photo if competing in UCI races abroad)
Hire of Photo Finish Equipment (Operator's costs to be borne separately by the organiser)
(For each additional day)
All Replacement licences
(with back No.)
(without back No.)
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Proposed Membership Fees 2016 (Contd.)
Changes in Proposed Fees Structure for 2016. Cycling Supporter Membership:
The main purpose of this membership is to recognise and reward long standing members,
who may no longer be active cyclists, but who have and continue to contribute a lot of time
and effort to the whole organisation particularly helping out at events. This membership will
only carry Professional Indemnity insurance and thus will be priced significantly lower than
the leisure licence at €20/£15.
A further 10% discount is available if the member choses to pay by recurring direct debit.
Leisure Member:
This licence fee is being increased to €35/£24 partly to compensate for the above but again
a 10 % discount is available to those members who opt to pay by recurring direct debit
Anniversary Renewal:
In order to provide more flexibility to our new Leisure members whose cycling activities
perhaps start later in the year, we are offering all new leisure members the option to join
at any time of the year and still benefit from a 12 month licence (unfortunately, due to UCI
rules, we cannot offer this to competitive members). New leisure licences will expire 12
months from date of issue rather than on 31st December. We will gradually offer this option
to all leisure members in the next couple of years.
Group or Family Membership:
Family membership is now available and the cost of 2 adults and 2 children under the age of
16 is €65/49 as opposed to €80/£62 if purchased individually.
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Appointment of Auditors
The Board recommend the appointment of Grant Thornton as auditors for 2015.
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Off Road Commission
Report 2015
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Crown Plaza Hotel, Northwood, Santry, Dublin - 7th November 2015
Annual General Meeting - 7th November 2015
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The Off-road commission recruited six new members at the start of 2015 to bring up the total to
eight. The four disciplines of off-road racing in Ireland were covered by four officers: Downhill,
Cross-country, Cyclo-cross and, new for this year, a representative for Enduro. In addition, there are
four provincial youth development officers who do not sit on the commission but who feed into the
youth development co-ordinator. It has been a busy year for those who have stepped up to this level
and the commission which to thank all the clubs and volunteers who have helped us and the sport
throughout the year.
Downhill (DH) - The Nukeproof IDMS series featured five rounds starting in March and ending in
September with average attendance around 150 riders across all disciplines. Events took place in
Counties Louth, Cork, Wexford and Tipperary. The DH National Championships took place at
Kilbroney, Rostrevor and had 144 attendees. On the international front, Junior riders Jacob Dickson
and Sacha Bickerstaff have been competing in the World Cup series with Jacob finishing second in 3
of the 7 rounds and 6th at the World Championships.
Cross-Country (XC) – The Irish National Points Series (NPS), sponsored by Vitus/ChainReaction
Cycles, featured five rounds covering events in Counties Wicklow, Galway, Dublin and Down and
averaged around 200 riders per event. The XC National Championships was held at Bike Park Ireland
in July with 165 participants. There were regional cross-country events around the country with the
Biking Blitz, Ulster XC series and the Connacht XC series some of the larger ones as well as many of
the smaller single or multi day events.
In addition to the competitive cross country racing we had this year there were a number of leisure
events which have been gaining more and more popularity over the last few years, like the Racing
795 MTB Challenge in Bunclody, Nire Valley Drop in Waterford or Sperrin MAD MTB Sportive in Co.
Tyrone. Having different kinds of events throughout the year ensured that there was something out
there for riders of all ages and abilities, a trend that we are hoping will continue in the future. The
dates for the 2016 XC NPS have already been selected and the number of events will increase from 5
to 6 rounds.
National MTB Marathon Championships - The marathon championships were held for the second
year in a row at Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor by Summit MTB. A 75 km circuit, which consisted of two
loops, was already tough on the riders but the weather made it even harder. The winner, Gareth
McKee, made it round in just under 4 hours.
Enduro- 2015 was a big year for Enduro. Niall Davis continued with his Gravity Enduro series with
four rounds in Counties Wicklow and Dublin and a championship round in Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick.
Glyn O’Brien had organised four rounds of the Vitus First Track Enduro series in County Down which
were held at Castlewellan, Bigwood, Rostrevor and Donard Park attracting large numbers. The
Davagh Enduro was run in June and included a youth event on the Saturday. In May the Enduro
World Series came to Ireland for the first time. Niall Davis had put on a great event to truly put
Ireland on the World map of Enduro events. Irish riders were able to compete against internationals
at Carrick in Co. Wicklow. Greg Callaghan received a huge roar from the 300 strong crowd at the
finish when he came down the hill in first place. The good news is that the event will return in 2016.
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Off-Road Commission Report (Contd.).
Cyclo-cross (CX) – Pre-season cyclo-cross races in both Dublin and Belfast gave an indication of how
popular the sport has become. The main season kicked off on the last week in September with the
Fixx series and on the first week in October for the Ulster series. Both have seen record number of
attendant. Phoenix CC hosted an independent round on Sunday 11 October 2015 with the women’s
race being promoted heavily in a new format. This paid off with 27 females from across Ireland taking
part. There is a series in Connacht starting in November and more going on throughout the country.
Off-road Commissaires - In August this year eight volunteers were trained as off-road commissaires
to cover cross-country, downhill, cyclo-cross and enduro. More commissaire training is planned for
2016.
Report by Martin Grimley
Chair – Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission
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Track Commission
Report 2015
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Track Commission Report
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2014-2015 was an eventful year both on a personal level and from a commissions standpoint. I have
to admit there was a steep learning curve at the first few meetings and with great assistance from
Alan Neelan, Liam Walker and Hugh Byrne I got through the “officialness” of it all.
One of the first roles was to purchase new bikes and contact with Frank Campbell lived up 30 of the
beautiful green Dolan Precursa at €380 each. 5 new ones and 5 reconditioned ones went both North
to Orangefield and South to Kanturk with a track tandem also. The other 20 stayed at Sundrive and
have been put to great use.
I also went on the Youth Academy trip to Newport Velodrome and over 3 days watched and recorded
36 new indoor velodrome users and the video which i uploaded on Facebook got over 5000 views in
the first month.
Orla organised a successful trip to Alkmaar for the young girls and there were a few trips to Poland by
Sundrive. So it’s evident an indoor velodrome is necessary and with the recent news on Sticky Bottle
about the velodrome being put on hold I contacted my local TD Ciaran Cannon, an avid cyclist, and
after a meeting with Cycling Ireland and a phone-call with Denis Twomey, I visited Dail Eireann. I plan
a lobbying process on the build up to the elections to push the velodrome past the planning process
into tender. This can be assisted greatly by communication to other clubs and social media outlets.
There has been a little more communication with the North and South velodromes while National
events were run in Orangefield and Kanturk has just received €108k for a revamp. It is hoped that
the Track Commission can be seen more so as a unified Body representing all velodromes than just
Sundrive and Leinster.
A great deal was discussed over phone-calls and it was a personal preference over long winded
emails.
I have been given more of an insight into the inner workings and the behind the scenes of the
commission and I have to say they are a great group of hard working dedicated volunteers without
whom the aspect of a great sport would not exist.
With the commission run on a shoestring, a Track Development Riders Fund was set up and although
it only got introduced in the summer already one half has been allocated with the overall amount of
10k. One thousand euro has just been allocated to both the youth academy for its trip to Derby arena
and its brand new velodrome and also to the lady’s youth trip again to Alkmaar. It is hoped that we
can access a similar amount next year as it will become much more utilised.
The amazing success of our track riders on the international scene has seen World Medals, World
Champions and Records broken in every aspect of the sport. Even on a National level Track Records
fell showing that the coaches and athletes are doing everything right. And there is more to come.
Looking forward to the next season. Keep pedalling and turn Left! Aidan Reade
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BMX Commission
Report 2015
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BMX Commission Report
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Introduction
BMX Ireland has developed and promoted the Irish BMX Race Series since 2011. In 2013, Cycling
Ireland invited BMX Ireland to join the National Federation as a Commission. On 1st March 2014,
BMX Ireland became the Cycling Ireland BMX Commission, a sub-‐committee of the Board of Cycling
Ireland.
The BMX Commission proactively engages in all operational, developmental, technical, promotional
and governance of BMX Racing in Ireland. It operates under the auspices of the National Federation,
Cycling Ireland, and is governed by its Procedures, Rules, Ethics and Codes of Conduct.
The Commission is known as “BMX Ireland – A Commission of Cycling Ireland” and its 8 members
are drawn from the four provinces Leinster, Connacht, Munster and Ulster. The Commission also has
‘co-‐opted’ members who provide invaluable services such as web and social media, graphic design
& publications production, race reports, financial management, coaching and race day operations
support. In 2015 the Commission appointed a National BMX Development Coach.
Provincial Commission Members & Their Roles
Kevin McShane -‐ Chairperson & Ulster Provincial Member. Alison Murphy -‐ Secretary & Leinster
Provincial Member. Steven Bell -‐ Development Support & Ulster Provincial Member. Barry O’Keefe
-‐ Munster Provincial Member. Eamonn Wyer -‐ National Track Development & Leinster Provincial
Member. Padraig Marrey -‐ Connacht Provincial Member. Derek Jolly -‐ Munster Provincial Member.
Bernard Geraghty -‐ Connacht Provincial Member.
Co-‐opted Commission Members & Their Roles
Lar Massey -‐ Web & Social Media Design & Control. Development Squad Support. Simon Murphy Treasurer and Development Squad Manager.
Chad Gilmore -‐ Commission Website & Email hosting and maintenance. Nathalie Lawlor -National
Race Director.
Tom Campbell -‐ Commission & Coaching Support. Eugene Jackson -‐ Commission & Coaching
Support.
National BMX Development Coach
Jeremy Hayes
The 2015 Irish National BMX Race Series.
The 2015 Irish National BMX Race Series was a 6 Round series from April to August. The
National Race Series began with Round One at Lucan BMX Club. Ratoath BMX Club held Round 2,
with Round 3 going to the all new Cork BMX track. Designed to the highest international standards,
with both a 3m and 5m start hill, the Cork National was regarded as one of the highlights of the year.
Round 4 had been planned for a new track at Riverchapel, Wexford, however due to technical
reasons this Round was switched to Lucan. We’re all looking forward to Riverchapel being included
in the 2016 calender. As is becoming ‘tradition’, Rounds 5 & 6 went back to the Home of Irish BMX
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BMX Commission Report (Contd.).
Racing, Ratoath, with the excellent ‘double-‐header’ weekend.
The National Series had 145 riders racing in 2015, similar to the numbers for 2014. As new tracks
come online in 2016/17, the Commission fully expects rider participation to grow exponentially.
The 2015 All-‐Ireland National Championships
The 2015 All-‐Ireland BMX National Championships took place on the 12th September, hosted by
Cork BMX Club on their fantastic new track in Tramore Valley Park. The All-‐Ireland National
Championships is the single biggest one day race in Irish BMX and the National Champion Title is the
next most coveted title after the No.1 Plate of the National Series.
The event had total entries of 112 riders from 4 years old up, who battled it out across 8 different
classes in the Challenge category and 3 different classes in the Championship Category.
The racing was fast and furious, with both male and female categories racing for the glory of All-
Ireland Champion. The main event of the day was the Junior Men, Irelands fastest crop of riders.
The race was tight and aggressive with Eoin Corrigan and Aaron Edwards battling to the last berm,
where they touched and unfortunately both riders lost valuable places. Matthew Malone was staying
in touch in a close 3rd, when he grabbed the opportunity to take 1st place and the All-‐Ireland title
for 2015.
The Cycling Ireland BMX Commission would like to thank Cork County Council for having the vision
to facilitate such a high standard track in Tramore Valley Park. We would also like to thank our hosts
Cork BMX Club for running a top class event.
BMX Clubs in Ireland – An Update.
As the re-‐introduction to Ireland of BMX Racing continues to gather pace, Clubs who have tracks
have been busy developing their membership & facilities, whilst those yet to build a track are working
hard to canvas local authorities for their own track facilities. With the larger population centres in the
east of the country, it is inevitable that most Clubs are based in this geographical area. That said, it is
great to report that along the eastern seaboard we have clubs as far apart as East Coast Raiders in
Larne, north Co. Antrim, all the way down to Cork BMX.
Currently, BMX Clubs in Ireland are:
Belfast BMX Club.
Belfast BMX Club was established by race competitors in the Greater Belfast area. The Clubs main
focus has been to rebuild the old BMX track in Ormeau Park Belfast, which has lane dormant for
many years. Through hard work, many hours canvassing, and support from Belfast City Council, the
BMX Commission is now happy to report that the Club has now redeveloped the facility as a ‘leisure’ track. Works are ongoing to bring the track up to National race standards, but that said, there is
a rideable track now, which the Club are using to attract new riders to the sport and grow the local
interest. The BMX Commission offers its congratulations to Belfast BMX Club and looks forward to
bringing National and Championship races to its new facility in the future.
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Cork BMX Club.
Cork BMX Club now boasts a world-‐class BMX track at Tramore Valley Park. The Club hosted
Round 3 of the National Race Series, and the All-‐Ireland BMX Championships. Currently Cork BMX
Club has 53 “paid up” members and each week has anywhere from 30 to 45 riders turn up for its
Saturday morning sessions. The focus of the Club now is to grow its membership numbers, and
through structured coaching programmes, put Cork and the surrounding area firmly on the map as a
centre for BMX racing.
Cork BMX Club acknowledges the help and support given by the Cycling Ireland BMX Commission,
and in 2016 looks forward to being in a position to contribute further to the Sport as its membership
base and committee numbers grow.
Dublin City BMX Club (DCBMX).
Although DCBMX Club became homeless early in the year, 2015 was a successful year with the Club
maintaining its ethos of focussing on youth development. Club members have done their club proud
competing in Irish and International races and achieving fantastic results. They had 3 club members
representing Ireland in the World Championships and each did fantastic. Six club members competed
in the British Nationals this year with 2 taking podiums. Next season is set to be a promising year
for DCBMX Club members, with their aim of maximising club membership and progressing youth
development.
East Coast Raiders Larne
East Coast Raiders BMX Club continues to grow its membership. The committee is a dedicated
group who has been working hard to secure their own track in the Larne area. Due to changeover in
local Council organization, the Club has encountered many barriers to furthering its track aspirations,
but with their steadfast determination, the Club will be continuing to drive forward until a track
is built.
Club members compete regularly in the National BMX Series, and participated in the very successful,
Sport NI funded, 10 session training programme at Ratoath & Lucan, and Craigavon pump track.
The Club wishes to thank the committees of Ratoath BMX, Lucan BMX and Cork BMX for their
support and welcome at all the events its members attended this year -‐ they hope to return the
favour soon!
Lisburn BMX Club
The Commission is happy to report that Lisburn BMX Club has secured funding to build a track on
the Lambeg site where the former facility once sat. Works are in progress with a 6 to 8 week build
scheduled to commence October 2015.
The Club does a lot of worthwhile awareness building at the local level with BMX ‘fun days’ at
Council events, bike raffles, and use of Social Media to promote the Club. A new website is coming
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soon to coincide with the launch of their new track. Club members have raced the 2015 National
Series, and one rider, Steve Bell, competed at this years UCI BMX World Championships. For 2016,
the Club hopes to have a fully functioning race track in place, and even host a round of the National
Race Series.
Lucan BMX Club.
Lucan BMX Club launched in 2014 with the opening of its ‘state-‐of-‐the-‐art’ facility at St.
Catherines Park. In just one year, Lucan Club membersship has grown to 90 licence holders and 115
riding members, making it the biggest BMX Club in Ireland. This season, Lucan hosted Rounds 1 and
4 of the National Race Series, and the Leinster Championships. The Club has a very strong
management committee, who work tirelessy to promote their facilities. The club organises coaching
sessions, open days, Club races, and its members raised funds for ALL the Irish BMXers who
travelled to this years UCI BMX World Championships.
The Club sent several riders to the BMX Worlds, with 3 riders making the ¼ finals. The club also
provided invaluable support with key personnel in the Irish Delegation at the event.
Going forward in 2016 and beyond, the Club’s goals are to build membership, increase promtional
activity, more beginner coaching, build a pump track, and further develop the track.
Newcastle West Knights BMX Club.
NCW Knights BMX Club has a ‘regional-‐style’ track and opens for leisure riding on a regular basis.
Newry & Mourne BMX Club.
Newry BMX Club had hoped to have a new track in 2015, however due to funding delays, it remains
‘on-‐hold’. On a posiitve note, the Club is happy to report that full planning permission for the track
has now been granted, so when funding is approved, there will be no further delays in the
development. To maintain interest, the Club continues to visit tracks, with some of its riders
competing in Round 5 of the National Race Series. The closest track to Newry is the redeveloped
track at Ormeau Park Belfast, which the Club will continue to visit, and they are eagarley awaiting the
new Lisburn track.
Ratoath BMX Club.
With the re-‐introduction of BMX racing in Ireland in 2010, Ratoath BMX Club was the first to
establish a track and membership. It is considered the ‘Home of Irish BMX Racing’ and boasts
a strong membership and dedicated club committee. This season they hosted Round 2 and the
‘double-header weekend’ Rounds 5 and 6 of the National Race Series. The Ratoath Club provides
many of the volunteers for the BMX Ireland Race Team, which the BMX Commission offers its thanks
and gratitude for. The club has many riders progressing well in both the Irish and UK National races
series, and had several riders compete at this years UCI BMX World Championships.
Ratoath has an excellent ‘Club vision’, with its own Summer Series and ongoing coaching sessions.
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The Club boasts 5 riders on the Cycling Ireland BMX Development Squad.
In 2015 the Cycling Ireland BMX Commission donated a Pro-‐Start Safety Gate system. The Club
acknowledges its mebership has dropped, but through its dedicated committee, will strive to provide
top class BMX racing in 2016 and beyond.
Wexford (Riverchapel)
We are pleased to report that the BMX race track at Riverchapel is almost complete. Some remedial
tarmacing and finishing of peripheral areas around the track are yet to be completed. A Pro-‐Start
saftey gate is now in place. A club has yet to be extablished to operate the new BMX track, which the
BMX Commission’s Eamonn Wyer is working on in conjunction with the local community. We fully
expect this track to be part of the 2016 National Race Series.
National Track Building.
From the ‘Club Update’ section it is clear to see that a progressive and sustained track building programme is in place. The Commissions’ National Track Development officer, Eamonn Wyer, has a busy
schedule of track development and proposals across all Provinces. In 2016 we hope to have (at least)
the Lisburn & Riverchapel tracks operational for competiton. A more detailed update will be presented at the Commissions AGM on October 16th 2015.
BMX Racing - Growing the Sport.
To grow the sport of BMX Racing, we need as many tracks as possible across the Nation. Progress is
steady and we are confident that with the combined efforts of the BMX Commission, Clubs,
\supporters, sponsors, and Cycling Ireland, a truly ‘National Sport of BMX Racing’ is a viable goal for
the future. The pace of development is dictated by the realistic amount of work a group of volunteers
can do. Within the resources at our disposal, our focus is on Local Authority engagement &
canvassing for track development, running the National Race Series, and encouraging club &
grass-‐roots growth via structured coaching and open-‐day events.
2015 Race Season - Highlights.
The Irish National BMX Race Series was a successful 6 Round event, with the sport sustaining its
presence as a serious contender on the off-‐road cycling calendar. The All-‐Ireland Championships,
held at the new track in Cork, was our ‘blue ribbon’ event of the season, where BMX racing really
showed off it’s exciting, family oriented and adrenaline fuelled nature.
Ireland was well representated at the UCI BMX World Championships in Zolder, Belgium in July,
where we had 27 riders make the trip. Ratoath, Lucan, Lisburn, Dublin City, and Newry clubs all had
members competing. In the Challenge class Eamonn Wyer put in a great performance in the 45+
Cruiser Class, winning his 3 motos and his 1/8 final. In additon to Eamonn, Alison Murphy and KT
O’Neill battled hard to make it as far as the 1/4 finals.
Kelvin Batey was there to defend his Cruiser World title from 2014, which he retained. But of greater
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importance to him was the Championship class of Masters, which he was there to take back after a
2nd place in 2014. Kelvin rode a spectacular final to take the rainbow jersey, setting himself up perfectly for his international come-‐back to Elite competiton in 2016. The BMX Commission
congratulates Kelvin and wishes him success in 2016.
Irish BMX was very well represented at the 2015 British BMX Series. Riders made regular ‘A’ and ’B’
finals, but the ‘stand-‐out’ performances came from Carly Hayes and Callum Dunleavy. Carly rode
consistently all season and took the UK National Number One title. Callum put in many hard fought
performances in a very competitive class, ending a successful season with the UK National Number 3
plate.
2016 Race Season.
The BMX Race season in 2016 will be very exciting with the introduction of at least two new tracks to
the series.
The UK Nationals will, as usual, prove popular with Irish riders. The UCI Worlds are in Columbia in
2016, so it is unlikelty that due to distance we’ll get a repeat of the Irish contingent at Belgium.
However, members of the Cycling Ireland BMX Commission will be in attendance as support for
Kelvin Batey, as he returns to Elite racing with the ultimate goal of achieving Olympic qualification.
Kelvin is currently in a High Performance programme at Derby University (Buxton), as he prepares for
Elite competition in 2016. Kelvin’s programme is being monitored closely by the BMX Commission
and managed by Olympic BMX Coach Jeremy Hayes.
An important initiative for 2015 was the ‘Development Squad Programme’. A new trawl of riders was
selected at a camp on October 10th and 11th 2015. The new Squad will be undergoing an intense
programme managed by Simon Murphy and implemented by coach Jeremy Hayes. To further refine
the Squad, in February 2016, an ‘Irish Development Team’ will be selected, who will aspire to High
Performance competiton. It is envisaged the Development Team will represent Ireland at UK and
European races.
2016 and Beyond.
Last year the BMX Commission proposed that all new tracks coming on-‐line are RoSPA certified.
This policy is now in place, and all tracks MUST be RoSPA certified yearly and accredited by the BMX
Commission before a race event. All new tracks will be risk assessed by the BMX Commission before
any race can take place, which has been promoted by the BMX Commission (Nationals,
All‐ Irelands, Provincial Championships).
For 2016 onwards, the BMX Commission will actively seek to grow the numbers of competent and
capable volunteers. We will also encourage more people to attain accredited coaching qualifications.
For racing we require more Commissaires, and will advertise courses at least twice per annum going
forward.
The UCI have finally recognised ‘Freestyle BMX’ as a World Championship event. The BMX
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Commission welcomes this and will actively encourage the discipline of Freestyle in Irish BMX.
Summary.
BMX Racing in Ireland has now finished its fourth full season. The BMX Commission is pleased to
say it is making steady progress in the development of BMX racing in Ireland. We are proposing more
‘promotional activity’ for the 2016 National Race Series, which will be formulated over the off-
season. In the shorter term the Commission will work hard at canvassing for more track building
across the nation. We will encourage at the grass-‐roots level more ‘structured’ coaching and skills
development programmes.
The BMX Commission has formally engaged the services of Olympic BMX Coach Jeremy Hayes, and
a structured programme of rider development is now firmly in place. Mr Hayes, in conjunction with
the Commission, will manage the Elite, UCI Worlds Columbia and Olympic strategy for Kelvin Batey.
The BMX Commission would like to take this opportunity to extend its thanks to the staff at Derby
University (Buxton) for the invaluable work they have done with Kelvin to date.
Finally, we would like to acknowledge the invaluable support from our colleagues in Cycling Ireland.
May we also offer our sincere thanks to all the volunteers who give up their spare time to assist at
National Race events, Club events, Coaching, and BMX activities throughout the year.
END.
Kevin McShane
Cycling Ireland BMX Commission – Chairperson
15th October 2015
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Women’s Commission Report
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Contact: Margaret Donnelly, Chair Women’s Commission [email protected]
2015 Goals
After a very successful 2014 season, the Women’s Commission decided to focus on developing
racing amongst girls and younger women riders in 2015. We did this by:
• developing a strong cohort of young riders through training camps
• creating a pathway from introductory leagues through to the National League
• supporting women coaches improving communication through our website and other channels
Junior racing (rep: Orla Hendron)
Training camps
Orla Hendron and a team of volunteers ran a number of training camps for young riders throughout
the year:
October: Study Skills Day at Corkagh Park, with Orla Ní Shuilleabháin (author of “Study Skills and
Exam Essentials”, coaches Paddy Doran, Ronan O’Riain and Tony Kavanagh and international riders
Fiona Meade and Michelle Geoghegan
November: another hugely successful trip to the velodrome at Alkmaar, Netherlands, where the girls
got some intensive coaching and racing on the track
February (Avon Rí), July (Kippure): The school holidays featured two residential training camps,
where the girls had a chance to try out road, MTB, track and BMX racing, as well as learning to create
a training plan, the importance of nutrition and the basics of strength and flexibility training.
Over the course of these camps, we have developed a strong cohort of younger riders, who have had
a chance to learn cycling skills, develop as a team and gain confidence in racing. It has also allowed
the Commission to develop our new women coaches (Mags Donnelly and Fiona Cooke) to a higher
level. These camps are open to female riders aged between 13-23, and are not invitational/selected.
If you have girls and younger women in your clubs who would like to participate in 2016, please
watch for announcements of dates on womenscycling.ie.
Youth & Junior races:
The National Youth Championships (promoted by Westport Covey Wheelers) featured racing for the
U12, U14 and U16 National Titles. Events kicked off with a time trial, followed by a road race and
criterium. The festival atmosphere and the challenging courses combined to make this a weekend to
remember for our younger riders.
For the first time in Ireland, the Junior Women’s National Championship was held as a standalone
event, in Cong, Co. Mayo. Ciara Doogan (Errigal) took both the road and TT titles on this historic
occasion. The Women’s Commission would like to commend the race promoters, Cunga Cycling
Club, for running these championships.
National League (reps: Monica Marconi and Julie White)
The 2015 Joe Daly’s Cycles Women’s National League featured a wider geographical spread of race
as compared to previous years. In total, 89 riders participated in the league, of whom 63 were new to
the league since 2014 (although we lost 42 riders from 2014). The league comprised of seven rounds,
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and ran from March to August. Three events were held in Munster (Blarney Spring Classic, Visit
Nenagh Classic and Clonmel Crit), three in Leinster (Waller Cup Bohermeen, Deenside Cup Kilkenny
and Eddie Tobin Memorial Bunclody) and one in Ulster (North Down GP). Aideen Keenan (DID) took
the overall title by a whisker from debutante Grace Young (de Ronde van Cork).
The Commission would like to thank all the promoting clubs involved in this year’s National League,
and to the generous sponsorship of the league by Joe Daly’s Cycles in Dundrum. We look forward to
growing and developing the National League with their support in 2016.
Beginner Races under the auspices of the Women’s Commission
The Women’s Commission was directly involved in running two race series in the Dublin area. It
should be noted also that other women’s race series were run this year by local clubs around the
country.
Orwell-Stickybottle Crit League (reps: Mags Donnelly, Orla Hendron)
The Orwell Crit League continued in its new formula for a second year, with Stickybottle.com
returning as title sponsor. The six rounds were bookended with time trials, and had three crit and one
road races over a six week period in spring. Orla Montague (Dublin Wheelers) took the overall title in
this early season league.
Corkagh Park Ladies Racing Series (reps: Maria Mulvaney, Aideen Keenan)
The Corkagh Park Ladies Racing series was in its fourth season, and ran over 14 weeks this summer.
Overall attendance was up massively on previous years: 95 riders from 35 clubs participated this
year, with 15 clubs hosting the races. Average attendance was 25/week, roughly split evenly between
the A and B races.
Both of these series allowed new riders to try out racing in a safe environment, and also gave
seasoned racers a strong mid-week training race.
The Commission would like to thank all who made these two racing series such a success.
Women’s Cycling Ulster (rep: Maria O’Loan)
Women’s Cycling Ulster had another hugely successful season, starting off with a number of
educational events to encourage new riders to try out racing. These included talk on nutrition and
physiotherapy, a MTB skills day, bike maintenance evenings and sessions on race planning with
Cormac McCann, Fraser Duncan and Shenna McKiverigan.
In terms of events, WCU ran four competitive leagues:
Shiny Bikes Road Race League - 12 rounds, joint winners Trudy Brown (Glendale) and Karen Hull
(Phoenix)
Slane Cycles Time Trial League - 12 rounds, won by Eileen Burns (Ballymena)
Vélo Café Magasin Trilogy - 3 rounds of A4 races, won by Eileen Burns (Ballymena)
Leisure League (Stava competition for most kms and most metres climbed)
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WCU also selected a Cycling Ulster team to participate in Rás na mBan, recording a huge result with
the indomitable Eileen Burns taking 4th in the Stage 4 Time Trial.
Details on the activities of WCU can be found at www.womenscyclingulster.com and on Facebook
and Twitter.
An Post Rás na mBan (reps: Valerie Considine, Fiona Cooke)
This September, Rás na mBan was held in Co. Clare for the third consecutive year, and consisted
of six stages over five days. A record number of 106 riders lined out for 24 teams from 13 countries.
Seven county teams took part, including all-juniors Nicolas Roche Performance Team/Magnet.ie
and first timers Nenagh CC and de Ronde van Cork. Eve McCrystal took the Clare County Council
County Rider, leading her Garda CC team to the Irish team prize. Natalie Grinczer (Fusion RT) won
the inaugural Best British Rider jersey, awarded in recognition of the support given by UK team to
Rás na mBan over the years. An Post was the title sponsor again in 2015, and the race also received
generous sponsorship from a number of other individuals and organisations1.
Rás na mBan will mark its 11th year in this format in 2016, and the committee is promising an even
more exciting and more competitive event - details will be on www.rasnamban.com
Communications Strategy
In 2013, we decided to overhaul our website www.womenscycling.ie to disseminate information
about women’s racing in Ireland. Key metrics for our site (Jan-Aug 2015):
39k unique visitors, of whom 57% were new since 2014
68% of traffic is from Ireland
90% of traffic is referred by Facebook
56% visit from a phone or tablet
85 articles published in this time frame; the most popular was about Eimear Moran’s win in Rás
an Laois
Thanks to all who contributed information, photos and articles for the website.
AGM
The Women’s Commission AGM was held on Saturday, 24th October in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel,
Naas Road, Dublin. The officers for 2016 are:
Chairperson – Margaret Donnelly
Secretary – Aideen Keenan
Treasurer – Valerie Considine
Junior – Orla Hendron
Track – Susie Mitchell
Rás na mBan – Valerie Considine and Fiona Cooke
National League – Niamh Stephens and Róisín Kennedy*
PR & Communications – Julie White
Leinster – Margaret Donnelly
Munster – Pauline Russell*
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Connacht – tbc
Ulster - Maria O’Loan
CI board liaison - Siobhán O’Connor
*new in 2016. Thanks to outgoing reps, Sandra Telford (PR) and Monica Marconi (National League)
for all their hard work in 2015.
About us: The Women’s Commission is a voluntary group dedicated to developing women’s road
racing in Ireland. For more details and updates, please visit our website, www.womenscycling.ie,
follow us on twitter @womenscyclingIE and facebook.com/womenscyclingireland.
For events and updates in Ulster, please see www.womenscyclingulster.com
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With 2015 season drawing to a close we can reflect on a very successful year at both Elite &
Development levels. With the commission having responsibility for everything to an 8 year old kid
trying hand cycling for their first time to Ireland having what is believed to be the largest development
squad to travel to an event it has been a busy time. We measure ourselves by results from
attendances at local & National events up to results at International level.
Irish Elite Squad Report
It’s been a great year for the Irish Para Cycling team. The track World Championships at the end of
March yielded three medals with Eoghan Clifford winning a Gold in the Scratch race and Bronze in
the individual pursuit (C3 category). Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal rode very strongly to
secure Bronze in the Women’s Tandem Pursuit. Colin Lynch made it to the medal ride off but was
unfortunate to miss out on a medal. Peter Ryan and Damien Shaw also finished a fine eight position
in what was Peter’s first outing at a world championship event.
The Road Worlds in Nottwil, Switzerland was held on the most difficult parcours ever used for a Para
Cycling World Champs. The Irish team rose to the challenge. Eoghan Clifford defended his Time Trial
World Champion’s jersey with a storming ride over the tough hilly course. His Road Race was a far
cagier affair with some negative tactics employed by larger Nations but he nonetheless rode very
strongly to finish fifth. Katie George Dunlevy and Eve McCrystal rode to an excellent fifth place in
the Female Tandem Time Trial event were within the closest of margins to a medal in the Road Race,
being pipped in the photo finish by the Dutch. Colin Lynch, Peter Ryan and Dermot Radford ride
solidly in their events with top 10 and top 15 results respectively.
Along with two successful World Championships there were many successes on the road and track
at C1 and World Cup events throughout the year which has been important with Rio qualification
in sharp focus. The Para Cycling team also took part in a Paralympics familiarisation training camp
in Portugal and Brazil this August. This was a very successful trial run to prepare the team for the
Paralympics in 2016.
Neill Delehaye
National Performance Coach
Invacare Academy Squad – Irish Paralympic Development team Annual Report
The 2015 season started with a record turnout of riders for the first Invacare TT of the season at
New Inn, Cashel and will culminate with an Irish Development squad competing on the Manchester
Velodrome in mid-November. This is the first UCI Para track competition a development squad has
competed at.
What have we achieved this year?
Development riders have competed in Cologne, Prague, and Bilbao at official UCI qualification events
in road, time trial, and criterium events. The largest squad of riders (13) competed internationally in
Bilbao and acquitted themselves exceptionally well with a number of top 5 positions and a podium
spot. Prague again furnished 2 podium spots with exceptional rides from all riders. 2 development
riders have been selected to attend 12 day training camp at the UCI headquarters in Aigle,
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Para Cycling Commission Report (Contd.).
Switzerland at the behest of the UCI.
A number of events were held in Corcaigh Park including time trials, skill sessions, meet and greet
and a family day which introduced parents and children to Para Cycling – These proved very
successful.
The squad has been growing in size and now boast riders in the following categories C2, C3, C4, C5,
H2, H3, H4, MB, WB, and T2. This in itself shows the commitment and drive off both male and female
athletes whom have travelled the length and breadth of the country competing in the Invacare TT
series, Open Road Races, UCI events abroad and training days in Corcaigh Park. The development
programme now boasts of having a core of 40 riders in leisure and competitive roles and the Invacare
Academy Squad has been selected from this core of riders.
Thanks to a huge input from the Paralympic Development committee, support from Invacare, Cycling
Ireland and the Track Commission. The programme continues to grow and the number of riders has
increased accordingly. I would like to personally thank everyone whom has helped throughout the
year in various aspects and capacities – Without your help the squad would not exist.
Cathal Miller
Development Squad Coach
Two successful promotional days were held in association with Cork Sports Partnership & in
Dublin with the National Rehabilitation Hospital with limb fitters in attendance hopefully to look to use
Cycling as part of a patient’s rehabilitation. Tommy McGowan was appointed Manager of the Elite
Squad & we asked him to join us on the Commission in June. With the workload of everything from
the bike loan scheme to the logistics of going to an international event both Seamus Wall as riders
reprehensive & Martin Kirwin have joined us on the commission which leaves a healthy balance on
the Commission for the development of the sport.
With us exploring new categories challenges are always there for everybody however we also need
every opportunity to develop as a Nation on the International scene. The news that Paul Watson has
forwarded himself as Commissaire at International Para Cycling events is a huge step. Paul was part
funded from the development Budget in his development & now the next step has to be for someone
from our National Classification panel to sit on an International Classification panel.
I wish to thank the staff at Cycling Ireland & the Board for an increased budget in 2015 which was
used in conjunction with the voluntary efforts of a small few. We are looking forward to 2016 &
without the troops on the ground from host clubs of the Invacare TT league which is the cornerstone
which we have built everything to a neighbour of a child with a disability who transports a bike for
them I wish to thank you one & all.
Jerry Towey
Para Cycling Commission Chairman
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Technical and Administrative Regulations:
The Technical and Administrative Regulations of Cycling Ireland were updated to incorporate any
rule changes following the 2014 AGM and issued in mid January for 2015. Thanks to Jack and Paul
Watson for continuing to monitor and update the regulations with the constant changes received from
the UCI and Cycling Ireland. The Technical and Administrative Regulations are available to view on
Commissaire Training:
In the 2014/2015 reporting year, the College of Commissaires have been focussing on the training
and development of new and existing Commissaires at National Level across multiple disciplines.
The College would like to acknowledge the successful completion of the theory phase of the UCI
International Commissaire Course (Road) by Gary McIlroy and wish him well as he awaits his practical
assessment in 2016. Also gaining an additional International Commissaire endorsement was Paul
Watson who qualified as an International Commissaire for Paracycling in July 2015. This is indeed
a welcome endorsement as the popularity of Paracycling in Ireland continues to rise with more
members competing at the highest level.
Nationally the last of the Upgrade Assessments were completed in April which resulted in a total of 8
Grade B Commissaires progressing to Grade A status.
A basic level Road Commissaires course took place in Ulster at the beginning of the year with three
of the four provinces represented there with the majority completing their traineeship throughout the
2015 season.
The College decided to separate track cycling from its general Commissaire course and organised
a track specific course which was very well received by the 12 successful candidates who attended
with all candidates working in the various roles required at National and International Track events at
Sundrive Road and Orangefield.
After a lengthy period of negotiation, the Off Road Commission in conjunction with the College
organised an Off Road Commissaire course with thanks to Kelvin Hoy (UCI International Commissaire
– Off Road) for facilitating and Off Road Commission Chairman Martin Grimley for organising
the course which resulted in 8 successful Off Road Commissaires. The appointment of these
commissaires to events currently still resides with the Off Road Commission.
Congratulations to Martin Grimley (Dromara CC) on his selection onto the UCI Elite National
Commissaire Course (Off Road) which took place in Budapest, Hungary in October. We hope that
Martins experience as Organiser/Commissaire/Announcer/Course Builder, often all in one day will
stand to him as he moves to the next level.
The College will continue to commit to training new commissaires to ensure all parts of the country
are covered but that cannot take place unless people volunteer. The more Commissaires available the
less chance of any individual receiving burnout from too many events. We also work towards
enhancing the current knowledge of current commissaires in order to keep abreast of an ever
changing regulatory environment.
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Difficulties of a Road Commissaire:
Due to the increased popularity of the discipline of Road Racing, the increased numbers coupled with
the open roads has made Commissairing a race more difficult than ever, making it near impossible
for a Commissaire to react or prevent a race incident without assistance. This is why there has been
a drive to recruit as many Commissaires as possible but effectively, there are only a small number of
Moto Commissaires nationwide where every race should have one.
Road Cyclists need to be constantly reminded that their events are not held on closed roads (unless
in exceptional circumstances) and this message appears to fall on deaf ears when it comes to
the risks being taken, particularly by relatively inexperienced Road Cyclists. The College would
recommend a form of educational video on the Cycling Ireland portal highlighting the risks and where
responsibility lies in various scenarios which must be viewed prior to proceeding with the application
of a Road Racing Licence.
Lack of Commissaires at Cyclo Cross:
Cyclo Cross is rapidly expanding year on year with events taking place nationwide rather than just
confined to the Dublin/Ulster areas. Cyclo Cross event organisers and regional coordinators are
reminded that an active Commissaire must be appointed to Cyclo Cross events. We have a spread
of Commissaires qualified to do so either as part of their Road Commissaire training or their Off
Road Commissaire training. With excess of 100 competitors in races, the time is now for to have a
Commissaire present at these events than ever before.
The College would like to thank all Commissaires and event organisers across Road, Track, Off-Road
and BMX for their commitment throughout the year and representing the sport in a fair manner and
providing a safe sporting arena for the enjoyment of all participants.
Gary McIlroy
Secretary
College of Commissaires
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2015 has seen further positive growth in our membership rising from 23,500 last year to just over
28,000 and the number of affiliated clubs increased to 450. These changes while welcome are placing
some increasing challenges on our services and actives at all levels. Meeting these challenges will
help us consolidate our position as one of the leading sporting organisations from a participation and
performance perspective in the years ahead.
This year saw some major new events being held in Ireland from the successful Giro Grand
Fondo in Belfast, Enduro World Series in Wicklow and the Great Dublin Bike Ride in Dublin. These
events compliment an already busy domestic calendar catering for the competitive and leisure
memberships. With this increased level of activities particularly on open roads there has been
growing attention being paid from some state agencies to the manner in which road events are
organised and how they engage with local communities. In particular in the Meath and Fingal regions
there have been requests to run races under closed road conditions. Having this requirement on all
races is not desirable and a full update on this item is included in Appendix 1.
With growing membership and with a particular increase in new people acting in club official
voluntary roles, it is essential that the membership support service provided is easy to use and that it
also helps to reduce their local volunteer effort. We continue to make investments in the membership
management system so that clubs can further self-manage their own activities. The Cycling Ireland
online event registration system is fully integrated into the membership system and has been used
successfully for National Championship events and some sportives in 2015. Some more new
membership categories are proposed at this year’s AGM to provide more options for the growing
membership base. We are currently also assessing some complimentary membership systems which
can provide more of a community experience for persons who wish to record their activities online to
the popular community platforms and engage with others in similar fashion.
The performance team have had another busy year travelling to events around the world in part
to secure Olympic and Paralympic qualification places for 2016 and also to provide essential
developmental exposure to younger athletes. A key focus of the team this year has been to
consolidate a secure performance environment for athletes allowing them the opportunity to deliver
on their potential. This environment is built around ensuring key support services, training facilities
and competitive outings are provided for. In 2015 additional coaching capacity was added by
employing a full time Junior Coach (Frank O’Leary) and also a permanent coach based in Majorca
(David Muntaner) to work with the U23 riders. Feeding into the High Performance structure is the now
established talent team which continues to do a great job in educating young riders.
Overall eleven Medals have been won at World Cup and Championship events to date in 2015
with the Paracycling squad in particular delivering another very strong year. The results across the
other squads while not as strong as previous year’s do show the emergence of some new talent
and continued progression of some of the more established riders. The performance program is
principally an endurance base program focusing on road (14 events) and track (12 events) with some
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sprint elements to it. It consists of three main divisions and accounts for the following % program
costs,
· Elite Track Program 46%,
·
Development Program (including Elite Worlds) 26%
·
Paracycling Program 18%
2016 will see some increased support for other disciplines starting with BMX and in time providing
further support to the various Off-Road sections. Further details on the High Performance activities
can be found in the HP Technical Director’s report.
The Coaching and Programmes department continue to provide a wide range of opportunities to
cater for those who wish to progress as coaches and also for community bike leaders who want to
help increase local participation. With a broad range of disciplines there is a challenge to provide
a clear pathway for the participant at each stage of their development. In this regard we have
introduced some new courses this year and have further courses underway. We are seeking to work
with other Cycling Organisations where it makes sense to make available resources to our members.
Full details of all our Coaching and Programmes activities are outlined in a separate report.
A new event this year which complemented some of our participation programmes was the Great
Dublin Bike Ride in September. An important objective for some of the funding partners, Department
of Health, Sport Ireland and Dublin City Council was to see this event being used to attract new
cyclists with a target of completing this event. The established Bike for Life program was used
successfully in various locations with local leaders bringing over 400 cyclists to the event on the day.
Overall the event was a big success with over 3,200 cyclists enjoying a new event based in Dublin
city.
An important milestone in 2015 was the piloting of the new Cycle Right project in six locations. This
important program which is fully funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport, is aimed
at providing a national standard for cycle training primarily aimed at school aged children. A report
issued earlier in the year on Children’s Independent mobility, showed that the most popular way to
get to and from school is by car with parents, while less than 3% of primary school children and less
than 2% of secondary pupils cycle to and from school. The Cycle Right program has a role to play in
improving these numbers over time.
In line with one of the identified objectives of advocacy from our new strategy we have been
developing a closer working relationship with Cyclist.ie which focuses on the many issues affecting
commuter and recreation cyclists. These issues range from legislative items, infrastructure and facility
requirements that have relevance for all cyclists in the country. It is our intention to have a consistent
message for the needs of cyclists in Ireland.
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On the domestic front the activities from the various commissions have been very important in
running various National championships and supporting riders through the provision of camps
or funding support for oversees events. The quality of the National Championship promotions in
recent years have improved greatly but some events are placing a lot of demands on the volunteer
promoters. In this context 2015 has seen the recruitment of an Events Officer who can assist
promoters with their activities. A National road race league was successfully reintroduced this year
with the intention of bringing the top riders together on a more regular basis and improving the level
of competition at some of the domestic events for the benefit of the home based riders.
Related to the work of the commissions and provinces is our plans to engage in some consultation
around governance support for the work of the provinces initially and then commission. A subcommittee has been setup to compile draft terms of references for this sub-committee which should
go some way to ensuring there is more consistent operations at this level within the organisation.
The opening of new BMX tracks in Cork and Wexford in 2015 will further strengthen this growing
discipline which remains very important in terms of providing opportunities for youth participation.
The planned Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the National Sports Campus site in Abbotstown,
Dublin has achieved full planning permission in 2015. The operational models of both governing
bodies have also been accepted. The project is now part of the current Governments Sports Capital
funding commitment of €285 million recently announced. While we would like to see the timelines
more immediate, it is planned as the next major development at the campus site following the
completion of the National indoor arena which is currently under construction. Planning permission
has also been granted for the proposed office refurbishment at Abbotstown which in future will
provide new office space for Cycling Ireland & Triathlon Ireland.
Leisure members still account for the largest makeup of our membership with over 66% of our
membership base. The participation activity amongst this group remains very good with a mixture
of regular informal club runs combined with many organised sportives and fundraising events. There
is a challenge with increased club sizes and informal activities on the roads as to how these groups
engage with other road users and we will be looking to draft guidelines in this area for 2016. A
positive milestone in the membership growth this year has seen the female membership now account
for 20% this has risen from a base of 12% some six years ago.
There remains great potential with the large network of leisure cyclists to grow their own clubs and
attract in other locals through a series of intervention programs that will provide the correct level of
guidance and support. Cycling Ireland continues to work in this area through a partnership approach
to deliver programs such as Bike for Life and will be shortly launching a Ride Leader program. We
have a need to compliment this partnership approach with support from Regional Development
Officers working directly in the provinces.
The financial outlook for the federation is stable with 2015 seeing further addition to our cash
reserves. There are some imbalances in our investments particularly in the level of support providing
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for the High Performance program in the context of the external funding provided to run this. We
need to continue our efforts to increase the external funding for our activities so our own selfgenerated revenues can be more evenly distributed. A further significant draw on the federation
resources is the insurance premium as with increased numbers there are more incidents and legal
cases affecting the premium.
Cycling Ireland continues to develop international relations with other cycling federations, UEC and
UCI. This year Cycling Ireland was invited to present on our recently developed strategy and the last
few successful years of cycling growth in Ireland at the UEC Congress in Bratislava in March. These
relationships and ones with the Olympic and Paralympic bodies are important as we continue to
operate in an international context.
Finally I would like to add my own personal thanks to the Board, staff, many clubs and volunteers
who throughout the country provide the energy, enthusiasm and goodwill in running the various
activities that we all rely upon to the see and enjoy the sport of cycling.
A sub-committee has been setup to compile draft terms of references for these sub-committee which
should go some way to ensure there is more consistent operations at this level within the
organisation.
The opening of new BMX tracks in Cork and Wexford in 2015 will further strengthen this growing
discipline which remains very important in terms of providing opportunities for youth participation.
The planned Velodrome and Badminton Centre at the National Sports Campus site in Abbotstown,
Dublin has achieved full planning permission in 2015. The operational models of both governing
bodies have also been accepted. The project is now part of the current Governments Sports Capital
funding commitment of €285 million recently announced. While we would like to see the timelines
more immediate, it is planned as the next major development at the campus site following the
completion of the National indoor arena which is currently under construction.
Leisure members still account for the largest makeup of our membership with over 66% of our
membership base. The participation activity amongst this group remains very good with a mixture
of regular informal club runs combined with many organised sportives and fundraising events. There
is a challenge with increased club sizes and informal activities on the roads as to how these groups
engage with other road users and we will be looking to draft guidelines in this area for 2016.
There remains great potential with the large network of leisure cyclists to grow their own clubs and
attract in other locals through a series of intervention programs that will provide the correct level of
guidance and support. Cycling Ireland continues to work in this area through a partnership approach
to deliver programs such as Bike 4 Life and will be shortly launching a Ride Leader program. We have
a need to compliment this partnership approach with support from Regional Development Officers
working directly in the provinces.
The financial outlook for the federation is stable with 2015 seeing further addition to our cash
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reserves. There are some imbalances in our investments particularly in the level of support
providing for the High Performance program in the context of the external funding provided to run
this. We need to continue our efforts to increase the external funding for our activities so our own
self-generated revenues can be more evenly distributed. A further significant draw on the federation
resources is the insurance premium as with increased numbers there are more incidents and legal
cases affecting the premium.
Cycling Ireland continues to develop international relations with other cycling federations, UEC and
UCI. This year Cycling Ireland was invited to present on recent strategy and successful last few years
at the UEC Congress in Bratislava in March. These relationships and ones with the Olympic and Paralympic bodies are important as we continue to operate in an international context with a
complexity of relationships.
Finally I would like to add my own personal thanks to the many clubs and volunteers who throughout
the country provide the energy, enthusiasm and goodwill in running the various activities that we all
rely upon to the see and enjoy the sport of cycling.
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Coaching, Education &
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2015 has seen another extraordinary year for the Coaching, Education and Development
Programmes. Over the course of the year some 407 coaches and leaders have attended 1 of 34
individual courses that have been run so far in 2015 with a further 14 courses planned before the
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Over the course of the year some 407 coaches and leaders have attended 1 of 34
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2015 has seen the development of a number of new awards from the MBLA Night Riding Award to
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programme has delivered 30 opportunities for young people to participate, with some 18 clubs and
12 Schools and Local Sports Partnerships getting behind the programme in 2015.
The Bike for Life programme, launched in June 2013, has enjoyed greater success with
significantly increased numbers participating in the programme in 2015. This was, in part, due to
funding we received from Healthy Ireland to promote a nationwide initiative, in the run up to the Great
Dublin Bike Ride. During the summer months Bike for Life participants were involved in a programme
of activation aimed at the 60km event. The national Bike for Life initiative targeted 400+ participants
over a period of 8 to 10 weeks in the run up to the event. 426 participants led by 62 Bike for Life
Leaders took part in the programme. A very sincere “Thank You” to all the Bike for Life Leaders who
facilitated the programme of activation in the run up to the event and of course to the very many new
participating cyclists now cycling because of the project. To quote one participant “Your organisation
is definitely making a difference in my life and I’m sure in others lives” Berni (Sligo).
Cycling Ireland has also been successful in obtaining funding from the Belfast Community Health
Development Unit under the Active Belfast Initiative which will see a similar programme of activation
targeting Belfast City over the coming months.
Over the course of the year the Bike for Life programme has delivered 25 opportunities for people to
participate with some 18 clubs and 9 Local Sports Partnerships getting behind the programme so far
in 2015.
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Cycle Right – National Cycle Safety Standard
Cycling Ireland has been working with the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport on Cycle
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drawn together and has been passed by both the DTTAS committee and the technical group brought
Coaching, Education & Programmes Report (Contd.)
Cycle Right – National Cycle Safety Standard
Cycling Ireland has been working with the Department of Transport Tourism and Sport on Cycle
Right, the new National Cycle Safety Standard. In the past year the syllabus for Cycle Right has been
drawn together and has been passed by both the DTTAS committee and the technical group brought
together from cycling safety professionals and interest groups. Currently, a pilot delivery of the
programme is drawing to a close with groups in a number of areas round the country, and feedback
to date is very positive, which augurs well for the planned launch of Cycle Right in September 2016.
Over the coming year, existing providers will be offered the opportunity to train to Cycle Right and a
database of potential new entrants into the area of cycle safety training is already being drawn
together to prepare to meet the demand for training going forward. As part of Cycling Ireland’s
commitment to the maintenance of the National Register of Trainers with the launch of the
programme, a quality control system will also be formulated which will ensure that Cycle Right will
provide training which will remain best in practise, providing consistency in the training of competent,
confident cyclists.
Thanks and Acknowledgement
Cycling Ireland would like to acknowledge the hugely valuable input into all of our programmes by
tutors, clubs, local sport partnerships, coaches, volunteers, parents who all contributed in 2015. The
success of our programmes could not have been achieved without the dedicated support of our
growing network of coaches, leaders and volunteers and to you we say a massive “Thank You”.
Rachel Ormrod, Coach Education and Programmes Manager, Cycling Ireland
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High Performance Report
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2015 has seen the Team step-up a level after the massive growth that occurred in our squads in
2014. The Team has travelled to many Events throughout the World in a bid to secure Olympic and
Paralympic qualification slots for 2016 Games in Rio. A high focus has been placed also on our
development group as it is of vital importance that we progress to be a World Class Nation by 2020.
This year we witnessed some great performances across the board. Eoghan Clifford retained his
Paracycling World Championship in the Road Time Trial while adding another World Title with the
Scratch Race on the Track. Ryan Mullen placed 8th in the new Baku European Games in the Elite
Men’s Time Trial with Caroline Ryan finishing 15th in the Elite Women’s TT. The Women’s Team Pursuit
claimed 6th in the European Track Championships, setting a blistering new record and establishing
themselves as a World Class Team. Josie Knight claimed 4th in the Junior Track World’s in Astana, the
highest position in a Junior Track World’s by our country. Michael O’Loughlin won a stage in a Junior
Nations Cup and there were numerous Top 10’s in the Junior European Track Champs in Athens.
The Road World’s in Richmond had many great Performances across the board with Sam Bennett,
Eddie Dunbar, Michael O’Loughlin and Ryan Mullen all showing what awaits this young squad at the
highest level in the coming years.
A Total of 11 medals have been won this year across World Cups and World Championships although
this is lower than in previous seasons, this year has seen the emergence of new talent across the
squads which is particularly encouraging and has seen the continued progression of the more
established riders for the future.
As outlined above, a key focus this year has been to further enhance a stable and secure
performance training environment for our athletes allowing them the opportunity to deliver on their
potential. This environment is built around ensuring key support personnel, support services, training
facilities and competitive opportunities are provided for.
To do this coaching capacity has been doubled within the team and key support around the team has
been secured long term to allow a high level of input going into the process and thus strengthening
the performance pathway. Having our training base in Majorca has been invaluable in creating such
an environment. This year has seen over 30 athletes consistently train in our base there and gain
exposure to the type of learning that a centralised environment can provide.
Our goal in 2016 is to provide increased support for other disciplines. This has started with BMX and
a significant investment of €30,000 will be put into the development of a performance pathway for
this exciting branch of the sport which holds great Olympic Potential. Off Road will receive further
support over the period of the next 2 years in line with our long term strategy to have all Olympic
Sports part of a stable and Secure performance Team heading into the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic
cycle.
A key focus in 2016 will be to highlight our support around our riders in the 18-21year old bracket
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by providing competitive road racing opportunities in Europe to complement the existing training
support around this age group. This addition of an exciting new project will be led by our experienced
Road manager’s and will see the set-up of a squad that will provide exposure to this level of
International competition at an identified critical stage in the development of this group and provide
invaluable learning opportunities. Key blocks of road racing and training in different parts of Europe
has been identified with the goal to afford different experiences that comes from exposure to different
racing styles and environments. A key aim of this programme is to place more of our road riders into
reputable and established teams to allow riders to reach their full potential over a period of time.
With the Olympics and Paralympics a major performance focus in 2016, an exciting year lies ahead
for the Performance Team. A number of slots have already been secured for the Games with a further
number still been competed for at present. We will be represented by a competitive, well prepared
Team in Rio that will compete to the highest level.
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Members Benefits
& System Enhancements Report
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As the new membership season approaches, we want to give you advance notice on new features
and benefits to be launched for the 2016 season. With membership finishing at c. 28,000 this year
and looking like c.30,000+ in 2016 we hope that the additional features and benefits will make your
renewal experience an enjoyable one!
New Membership Webpage:
We are remodelling our membership webpage to be more informative making it easier for new
members to select the correct licence. We will be listing all the benefits of the various membership
types and a clear graphic display of the various licences and costs, with easy access to the relevant
renewal section for existing members and a simple join button for new ones.
Cycling Supporter Membership:
The main purpose of this membership is to recognise and reward long standing members, who may
no longer be active cyclists, but who have and continue to contribute a lot of time and effort to the
whole organisation particularly helping out at events. This membership will carry no cycling insurance
and will be priced significantly lower than the leisure licence. There will be some terms and conditions
attached which will be agreed at the forthcoming AGM.
Anniversary Renewal:
In order to provide more flexibility to our new Leisure members whose cycling activities perhaps start
later in the year, we are offering all new leisure members the option to join at any time of the year and
still benefit from a 12 month licence (unfortunately, due to UCI rules, we cannot offer this to competitive members). New leisure licences will expire 12 months from date of issue rather than on 31st
December. We will gradually offer this option to all leisure members in the next couple of years.
Direct Debit Payment Option:
This will be an alternative, and a more competitive one, to Paypal and allows your club to set up a
direct debit facility using the club’s own bank account to get your club fees paid by members or to
pay Cycling Ireland for club affiliation and group membership. There will be a facility to avail of single
DD’s or the traditional recurring Direct Debit. All this can be set up in the existing club portal without
having to visit a third party site. We will have more details about this closer to launch date.
Perpetual Licence:
In conjunction with the above recurring DD facility, we are offering Leisure members the option to set
up a recurring direct debit to ensure their membership is paid on time every year. If availing of this
option, members will receive a high quality credit card style Membership card which will be valid for 5
years along with a yearbook. They can also avail of discounted membership fees when choosing this
option.
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Group or Family Membership:
We have promised this option in the past and we are finally delighted that it will now be available from
the beginning of 2016. This will allow families to register their children without the need for multiple
e-mail address.
Club e-mail:
We are finally ready to offer an integrated e-mail service option* via the portal so that clubs can
contact all their members conveniently by group e-mail.
* There is a small third party fee payable for this.
Refined Renewal Process:
There will be a number of refinements made to the registration process to make it easier to register,
mainly by reducing the number of required steps. e.g. An Un-attached existing leisure member can
renew by logging in and proceeding straight to payment in one short visit. And if you have auto
approval ticked, club leisure members can avail of the same short cut!
QR Codes:
During 2016 we will be launching a major upgrade to the online event registration system with
particular emphasis on streamlining the sign–in process at larger events. All cards issued in 2016 will
carry a QR code (similar to a bar code) with an option to be read by scanners to determine a
member’s eligibility status to enter a particular event with. These QR codes can be read by a smart
phone so hardware requirements will be minimal.
Members Only Area:
As mentioned above, we are revamping our website and moving some of the more sensitive
information such as Insurance documents and other key documents to a Members-Only area
whereby you will be required to log in using your portal details to gain access to them. This is to
prevent non-members from downloading this information.
New Event Calendar:
We have recently launched a new Event Calendar format, 4 in total, which can be viewed here with
greater detail such as individual race/route lengths and access to your clubs webpage plus the ability
to exactly locate the event on Google Maps as well as the facility to register for the event, if open.
Updating your event with the new Eircode will ensue even greater location accuracy.
Outsourcing of all Licences Fulfilment:
In 2015 we successfully outsourced the distribution of Leisure licences and in 2016 all competitive
licences will also be outsourced. While this will have little impact on your members, we are
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endeavouring to ensure that all licences (that are eligible for distribution) will be in the member’s
hands no longer than 3 weeks after registering from 11th Jan 2016 onwards. We will of course be
continuing to offer a PDF version for your phone. One outcome of this is we will need 2 days’ notice
to print off one-off licences for special purposes such as international events.
2016 Yearbook:
For 2016 we are offering a yearbook to any member who requests one. They simply have to tick the
appropriate box on their renewal screen during registration to avail of this option.
Introducing Homestay:
Homestay is an accommodation hub similar to Airbnb. We have teamed up with the creators so that
members can offer accommodation to other members during large events within a secure and semiprivate environment at mutually agreed rates. This Hub will be going live before the New Year (Note:
CI will not be taking any commission from these bookings).
New Bike Insurance Scheme:
We have team up with a new Bike Insurance Company to offer a very competitive multi-bike insurance via a comprehensive but easy to use website
This scheme will be available in early January
Regards,
The Cycling Ireland Team
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Appendix 1
Road Closure Update
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Over the past two years growing attention has been paid to the manner in which road cycling races
are being run in some parts of the country. Currently the attention is coming from local authorities
and Garda, principally in the Fingal and Meath regions. The specific items been queried are the use
of volunteer marshals to stop traffic and riders being more than two abreast while racing. These two
areas are in direct contravention to the current rules of the road. As a result local authorities and
Garda have been seeking in some instances to ensure clubs apply for road closures to ensure that
the running of their races is compatible with the law as it currently stands.
Cycling Ireland is aware of the many variables to running road races from: the time of event, scale of
event, nature of roads used amongst other things and that requiring road closures for “all” races is
neither desirable or practical. The volume of activity for cycling events has increased greatly in recent
years as has the numbers participating in some of these events. This will include both sportives and
races which authorities will see as the same thing a ‘Cycling event on open roads’. As a result of
these changes and the feedback received from meetings held with the authorities, it is incumbent on
us to review our current practices on how races are being organized and run throughout the country.
This review will be carried out through the setup of a new Road Events working group which will
act as a Sub-Committee of the Board of Cycling Ireland. The makeup of this group and terms of
references are currently being finalized and we will then be seeking representatives to join this group.
There have been several meetings with the various stakeholders on this matter from the Garda,
Department Tourism, Transport & Sport (DTTS) and local authorities to discuss this matter and how
best to resolve it. Legal opinion (see below) has been sought on the road traffic act and its impact
on cycling events. The same opinion is off the view that changes to legislation in this area will be
both timely and difficult due to the varying dynamics of races so a more interim solution is required.
The Garda have accepted our plans to develop a standard training course for both race marshals
and race promoters. Draft syllabi for these are currently being developed. In the meantime we will be
seeking to maintain the current status quo as to how races are run on the road for 2016. Additionally
there have been meetings held with the PSNI to review the current level of support being provided for
races and how this may change in the future. Differences in the requirements for events in NI and ROI
need also to be reviewed and documented.
Recommendations for Clubs running events in 2016:
•
Prepare a detailed risk assessment and submit it to Cycling Ireland as per 2015 procedures
•
There is no requirement on the promoting club to inform the local council authority but they may
wish to do so if they feel some services can be availed upon to help their event.
•
Given the increasing volume of cycling activity we would ask clubs and members to pay
particular attention to local community impact.
Note: The Road Traffic Act which governs the Rules of the Road apply at all times unless a road
closure is in place. The Gardai are the responsible authority for the enforcement of the Road Traffic
Act and such enforcement may have an impact on the running of events.
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Appendix 1 - Road Closure Update (Contd.)
Legal OPINION By Patrick Butler
Re: THE INTERPRETATION OF THE ROADS ACT 1993 AND IN PARTICULAR SECTIONS 74 AND 75
AND THEIR INTERACTION.
The background facts:
Agent acts on behalf of Cycling Ireland and has been asked to seek clarification on certain aspects
of the Roads Act 1993 which arises in the context of difficulties which have arisen in relation to the
conduct of races by Cycle Ireland and its affiliated clubs.
Cycle races have been organised by Cycle Ireland and its affiliated clubs, for a long number of years as
a form of recreation for a very large part of the population.
Until approximately two years ago, road races were organised by local clubs over local roads without
any necessity for road closures. Volunteers acted as marshals in order to ensure the safety of the
cyclists and the road going public on the public roads during the races.
Approximately two years ago the issue became problematic when it appears that through the offices
of the Garda Siochana, Meath County Council and Fingal County Council received communication
from the Garda Siochana that road races could only be conducted legally where proper road closure
procedures were put in place in accordance with the provisions of the Roads Act. Some individual
clubs, Cycling Ireland and Agent have had communication with the Department of Transport in relation
to this issue.
In an email of 6th March 2015 Dominic Mullaney, Principal Officer in the Roads Section of the Department
wrote to Kay Howard, Secretary of the Stamullen MD Road Club to the following effect:
“It is important to note that Section 74 of the Roads Act, 1993 only applies to prescribed road
races. Section 74 (1) provides that, in this section, road race means a prescribed class of race,
time trial or speed trial on a public road involving persons, vehicles or animals. However, since
the commencement of Section 74 with effect from 1st January, 1995, no regulations have been
made by the Minister in exercise of his powers under it. As such, there are no prescribed road
races for the purposes of this provision. Therefore, Section 74 of the Roads Act is effectively
inoperative”.
In an email of the 18th March 2015 Karina O’Doherty of the Roads Division in the Department wrote to
Geoff Liffey of Cycling Ireland to the following effect:
“While Section 75 (1) (a) does not refer to a road race within the meaning of Section 74, it
allows for the temporary closing of a road by a Road Authority for any other event – which could
include a road race other than one referred to in Section 74”.
Arising out of this, Agent has asked me to give an opinion in respect of a number of questions raised
and I will do so in sequence as set out in Agent’s letter of 9th June, 2015:
1.
Whether Section 74 has commenced:
Section 74 of the Roads Act 1993 has been commenced by Statutory Instrument with effect
from 1st January, 1995.
2.
Whether a cycling club is currently obliged to give one months’ notice in writing to the Road
Authority and the Gardai of an intended road race under Section 74:
As the department confirmed, no regulations were made by the Minister in exercising his
powers under Section 74 (6) and therefore there has been no prescribed class of race, time
trial or speed trial, designated in any regulations by the Minister.
Section 74 (2) of the Act provides as follows:
“A person who intends to hold, organise or promote a road race shall give at least one
months’ notice (or such other period of notice as may be prescribed by the Minister) in
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3.
4.
5.
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writing to the Road Authority and to the Superintendent of the Garda Siochana within
whose district the road race is to be held”.
This direction in the Act however can only apply to a prescribed road race. Therefore, there
being no road races prescribed under regulations, there is no obligation or requirement to give
such notice.
Support for this proposition is set out in the decision of the English Supreme Court, under the
title R (Reilly & Wilson) v The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions [2013] UKSC 68. This
is a case which concerned the requirement of persons who are on long-term unemployment
to engage in certain schemes in order to retain their social welfare payments. These schemes
were to be prescribed by regulations under the Act. In the instant case the applicants, who
were the be subject to the schemes, took Judicial Review on the basis that the schemes were
to be prescribed under regulations and were not so prescribed, and therefore, they were not
obliged to engage. In the course of the decision, the Court stated as follows:
“Where parliament in a Statute has required that something be prescribed in delegated
legislation, it envisages, and I think requires, that the delegated legislation adds
something to what is contained in the primary legislation. There is otherwise no point
in the requirement that the matter in question be prescribed in delegated legislation”.
Translating that, to the instant case, the requirement that regulations would prescribe the class
of race, time trial or speed trial, on a public road involving persons, vehicles or animals require
something other than those matters which are provided in the Section, or primary legislation. It
requires details of those matters to be set out so that a person looking at the regulations would
be able to say in respect of what road races it was required to give notice under Section 74 (2).
There being no regulations prescribing those matters, there is no way of knowing, as a member
of the public, the type of road race is subject to the requirement to give notice.
Support for this proposition is also provided in the case of DPP v Clancy [1986] ILRM 268.
So the answer to question number 2 is that a cycling club is currently not obliged to give one
months’ notice in writing in accordance with the provisions of Section 74 (2) of the Roads Act.
Whether “road race” as defined includes cyclists or bicycles under Section 74:
Yes, the description of road race in Section 74 (1) means a prescribed form of race, time trial
or speed trial on a public road involving persons, vehicles or animals. Therefore, it includes
cyclists and bicycles being both persons and vehicles.
“Vehicle” is not defined in the Roads Act or the Road Traffic Act. The Dictionary definition is a
carriage or conveyance.
Whether non-compliance with Section 74 and 75 is an enforceable offence and whether such
an offence is a criminal offence:
Taking Section 74 firstly, an offence is created under Section 74 (4), which states:
“Any person who contravenes Sub-Section (2) or a notice under Sub-Section (3) shall
be guilty of an offence”.
There is therefore provision for two offences to arise out of the application of Section 74.
However, for those offences to come into being in the first place, regulations prescribing a
road race which would be governed by the provisions of Section 74 (2) and (3) would have to
come into being. Therefore although provision is made for the creation of offences under the
Act, they cannot come into being until the regulations are made. If regulations are made and
bringing the provisions of Section 74 (2) and (3) into force so that they are operable, then an
offence under Section 74 (4) will be enforceable and will be a criminal offence.
What meaning is attached to “prescribed race” in Section 74:
Prescribed means set out in some form which indicates the type of race, the type of time trial
or the type of speed trial which will be governed by the obligations under Section 74 (2) and (3).
Prescribe means to state in clear and unequivocal terms that which will be the subject of the
requirements under the Section. The Dictionary definition of “prescribe” is “state authoritively
or as a rule”.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Whether a Local Authority has the power to insist on road closure as part of conditions set out
under Section 74 of the Act:
At present, as a result of the fact that Section 74 is inoperable until regulations are put in place,
prescribing the class of race that comes within the term “road race”, a Local Authority does
not have power either to issue a Notice in the first place or impose conditions in that Notice.
If however regulations are published in accordance with Section 74 (6), and Section 74 (2) and
(3) become operable then a Local Authority will then have the power to insert conditions in any
road closure notice.
What reaction a cycling club or Cycling Ireland should take to a directed road closure from a
Local Authority:
The Authority should be informed that until such time as regulations are made under Section
74 of the Roads Act, that the Authority does not have any power to so direct a cycling club or
Cycling Ireland.
Whether there is any legal right to a race marshal appointed by Cycling Ireland or its affiliated
bodies to stop traffic during a road race:
The simple answer to this is no. There is an interaction between the powers of Local Authorities
under the Roads Act and the Road Traffic Acts and the powers of the Gardai under the Roads
Act. Primary power to regulate the movement of traffic over roads is vested in the Garda
Siochana. Local Authorities are given various powers in respect of other aspects of traffic
such as Traffic Wardens, licensing of vehicles, supply of weighbridges, provision of taxi stands,
provision of speed limit signs etc. See in this regard Pierce on Road Traffic Law, Vol. 1,
paragraph 7.3 onwards.
What lawful authority is required under Section 75 (2) (d) to close a public road:
The authority is set out at Section 75 (1) - The Road Authority may by Order close a public road
to traffic for specified periods and subject to specified conditions. At present they are unable
to do so in respect of a road race within the meaning of Section 74 absent any regulations
they have the power to provide for the closure of public roads by Order for the purposes of
facilitating the carrying out of works or for other purposes such as emergencies where for
instance, there is extreme flooding, or where a road has been carried away or collapsed.
Whether our client or its affiliated clubs are entitled to organise bicycle races for bicycle races
to occur without:
(a)
Giving notice in writing to a Local Authority of an intended race and;
(b)
In contravention of any conditions imposed by a Local Authority including a road
closure direction.
There is no prohibition on Cycling Ireland or its affiliated clubs from organising bicycle races.
There is no requirement as already set out above, to give notice to a Local Authority and a
Local Authority does not have power to direct them in relation to a road race, absence the
making of regulations under Section 74 of the Roads Act 1993.
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Appendix 1 - License Information
2015 Figures as of 30th September
Licence Type
2015
2014
2013
2012
2011
Full Competition - A+
A+
10
10
14
11
12
Full Competition - A1
A1
190
196
189
136
129
A2
270
252
265
231
229
A3
1,224
1,009
907
732
729
A4
1,539
1,404
1146
872
756
Full Competition Total
3,223
2,871
2,521
1,982
1,855
Restricted Competition
Time Trial
TT
58
31
28
Track
TK
28
23
19
BMX
BM
5
0
0
Off-Road Expert
OE
18
16
19
Off-Road Master
OM
143
131
114
Off-Road Sport
OS
86
92
103
Off-Road Veteran
OV
88
69
65
Off-Road Elite
OX
14
11
15
Bicycle-Polo
BP
0
0
0
440
373
363
Restricted Competition Total
Youth & Juniors
Youth U8
U8
504
355
Youth U10
U10
324
232
572
590
183
Youth U12
U12
675
450
378
367
142
Youth U14
U14
610
509
494
406
300
Youth U16
U16
441
361
291
290
208
JR
299
256
243
158
117
2,853
2,163
1,978
1,811
950
2159
2,084
1,799
Juniors with Full Comp Lic
Youth & Juniors Total
Club Competition
CC
Limited Competition*
LC
3,502
3,108
Non-Competition
NC
11,263
8,671
6290
4,310
2,973
Introductory Member
IM
6,943
6,389
5834
4,771
3,914
Other Categories Total
21,708
18,168
14,283
11,165
8,686
Membership Total
27,794
23,217
19,222
15,331
11,854
*Note Limited Competition is a combination of the old Club Competition and Restricted Licenses.
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Appendix 2
Organisation Structure
85
Appendix 3 Organisation Structure Performance Coach (Neill Delahaye) Development Coach (Frank O’Leary) Technical Director (Brian Nugent) Track Assistant (David Muntaner) Logisics Officer (Susan O’Mara) Cycling Ireland Board (8) HP Intern (Hugh Gleeson) Sports Admin (David Mullin) Chief Execuive (Geoff Liffey) Operaions Manager (Frank Keenan) PRO (Heather Boyle) Sports Admin (Conor Ryan) Sports Admin Intern (Paul Butler) Events Officer (Garry Nugent) Programmes Officer (Lawrence Salonen) Bike Start Officer (Barbara Connolly) Coach Educaion (Rachel Ormrod) CU Club Dev. Officer (Marian Lamb) PT Coach Educaion & Programme Administrator (Roisin Hickey) PT 14 Full Time Staff
2 Part-Time
2 Interns
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Appendix 3
Management Accounts
Management Accounts
Income
31st August 2015 YTD
Actual
Budget
Variance
Membership
1,335,153
1,237,667
97,486
Sponsorship
10,000
10,000
0
ISC Grant
804,284
784,375
19,909
SNI Grant
32,584
31,250
1,334
Coaching Income
48,803
50,500
(1,697)
2,230,824
2,113,792
117,032
Office
213,584
220,333
6,749
Insurance
163,861
166,333
2,472
Professional Fees
36,578
35,033
(1,544)
Premises
11,397
17,000
5,603
PR & Marketing
93,396
91,967
(1,429)
Vehicles
24,286
14,333
(9,952)
Membership Admin
127,707
127,833
126
Coaching
142,278
155,667
13,389
Commissions
81,800
57,333
(24,467)
Financial
20,320
17,000
(3,320)
466,684
439,500
(27,184)
Track Programme
111,378
98,500
(12,878)
Para Programme
83,309
66,000
(17,309)
126,480
89,500
(30,521)
45,898
50,000
4,102
HP Program Total
367,065
304,000
(56,606)
High Performance
833,749
743,500
(83,790)
1,748,955
1,646,333
(96,163)
481,868
467,458
20,869
15,167
17,333
2,167
466,702
450,125
16,577
Total Income
Expenditure
Central HP
Talent Program
Others Program
Total Expenditure
Operation Surplus/(Deficit)
Net Depreciation Cycling Equipment
Operation Surplus/(Deficit)
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Appendix 4
2014 Audited Accounts
89
Financial Statem
Irish Cycling Fede
Ireland
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2014
Irish Cycling Federation T/A Cycling
Ireland
Registered number: 134567
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Irish Cycling Federation T/A Cycling Ireland
(A company limited by guarantee)
Contents
Page
Company information page
Directors' report
Directors' responsibilities statement
Independent auditors' report
1
2 - 33
4
5 - 66
Income and expenditure account
7
Balance sheet
8
Cash flow statement
99
Notes to the financial statements
10 -- 19
19
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements:
Details
income
and
expenditure
account account
Schedules
to the
income
and expenditure
20 - 21
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Company Information
Directors
John Horgan
James McArdle
Anthony Mitchell
Siobhan O'Connor (appointed 1 November 2014)
Pat O'Shaughnessy (resigned 1 November 2014)
Vern Royden Power (resigned 1 August 2015)
Denis M Toomey
Senan Turnball
Jack Watson
Company secretary
Geoff Liffey
Registered number
134567
Registered office
Kelly Roche House
Dublin 1
Independent auditors
Grant Thornton
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditor
Mill House
Henry Street
Limerick
Bankers
Bank of Ireland
33 Arran Quay
Smithfield
Dublin 7
Allied Irish Bank
126/128 Capel Street
Dublin 1
Bank of Ireland
13 Market Street
Lurgan
Armagh
Northern Ireland
Solicitors
Daveron & Company Solicitors
3 Hollywood Park
Goatstown
Dublin 14
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Directors' Report
The directors present their annual report and the audited financial statements for the year ended 31 December
2014.
Companies Act 2014
Effective 1 June 2015 the law of Designated Activity Company [“DAC”] applies without any name change to the
company. The directors have yet to decide to change to a Limited Liability Company [“LTD”] or a DAC under the
Companies Act 2014. This decision does not have to be made until 18 months after the law took place.
A DAC is determined in Part 16 of the Companies Act 2014 and defined as a private company limited by shares
with the capacity, including the power, to do only those acts or things set out in its memorandum or association or
a private limited by guarantee and having a share capital with the capacity, including the power to do only those acts
or things set out in its constitution.
Principal activities
The Federation is engaged in the organisation, development and promotion of cycling in Ireland.
Business review
The Directors, having reviewed the company's period of operations, are satisfied with its performance for the year.
Results
The surplus for the year, after taxation, amounted to €67,013 (2013 - €32,310).
Directors
The directors who served during the year were:
John Horgan
James McArdle
Anthony Mitchell
Siobhan O'Connor (appointed 1 November 2014)
Pat O'Shaughnessy (resigned 1 November 2014)
Vern Royden Power (resigned 1 August 2015)
Denis M Toomey
Senan Turnball
Jack Watson
The company is limited by guarantee and hence has no share capital.
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Directors' Report
Principal risks and uncertainties
The company operates within the island of Ireland, and therefore is subject to minimal currency risks. The
company’s objective in relation to interest rate management is to minimise the impact of interest rate volatility on
interest costs in order to protect recorded profitability. To this end, the company uses fixed rate debt when
required. The company is in a strong liquid position and does not foresee any cash flow risk in the near future. The
company’s policy is to ensure that sufficient resources are available either from cash balances, cash flows and near
cash liquid investments to ensure all obligations can be met when they fall due.
Accounting Records
The directors believe that they have complied with the requirements of Sections 281 to 285 of the Companies Act,
2014 with regard to the keeping of accounting records by employing persons with appropriate expertise and by
providing adequate resources to the financial function. The accounting records are held at the company's business
address at Kelly Roche House, 619 Circular Road, Dublin 1.
Events since the end of the year
There have been no significant events affecting the company since the year end.
Future developments
The company does not propose any changes to its principal activities.
Auditors
The auditors, Grant Thornton, will continue in office in accordance with section 383(2) of the Companies Act
2014.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
Denis M Toomey
Director
James McArdle
Director
Date: 15 October 2015
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Directors' Responsibilities Statement
The directors are responsible for preparing the Directors' report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable Irish law and regulations.
Irish company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the
directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with Irish Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice (accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council and promulgated by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Ireland and Irish law).
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

select suitable accounting policies for the company financial statements and then apply them consistently;

make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

state whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards, identify those standards, and note the effect and the reasons for any material departure from
those standards; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in business.

The directors are responsible for ensuring that the company keeps or causes to be kept adequate accounting
records which correctly explain and record the transactions of the company, enable at any time the assets,
liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the company to be determined with reasonable accuracy, enable
them to ensure that the financial statements and directors' report comply with the Companies Act 2014 and enable
the financial statements to be audited. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
On behalf of the board
Denis M Toomey
Director
James McArdle
Director
Date: 15 October 2015
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Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Irish Cycling
Federation T/A Cycling Ireland
We have audited the financial statements of Irish Cycling Federation T/A Cycling Ireland for the year ended 31
December 2014, which comprise the Income and Expenditure account, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow
Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is
Irish law and accounting standards issued by the Financial Reporting Council and promulgated by the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in Ireland (Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland).
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Section 391 of the Companies
Act 2014. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we
are required to state to them in an Auditors' report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by
law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a
body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Respective responsibilities of directors and auditors
As explained more fully in the Directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation
of the financial statements giving a true and fair view and otherwise comply with the Companies Act 2014. Our
responsibility is to audit and express an opinion on the financial statements in accordance with Irish law and
International Standards on Auditing (UK and Ireland). Those standards require us to comply with the Auditing
Practices Board's Ethical Standards for Auditors.
Scope of the audit of the financial statements
An audit involves obtaining evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements sufficient to
give reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement, whether caused by
fraud or error. This includes an assessment of: whether the accounting policies are appropriate to the company's
circumstances and have been consistently applied and adequately disclosed; the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by the directors; and the overall presentation of the financial statements. In addition,
we read all the financial and non-financial information in the Directors' report to identify material inconsistencies
with the audited financial statements and to identify any information that is apparently materially incorrect based
on, or materially inconsistent with, the knowledge acquired by us in the course of performing the audit. If we
become aware of any apparent material misstatements or inconsistencies we consider the implications for our
report.
Opinion on financial statements
In our opinion the financial statements:

give a true and fair view, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice in Ireland, of the
assets, liabilities and financial position of the company as at 31 December 2014 and of its surplus for the
year then ended; and

have been properly prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act, 2014.
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Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Irish Cycling
Federation T/A Cycling Ireland
Matters on which we are required to report by the Companies Act, 2014

We have obtained all the information and explanations which we consider necessary for the purposes of our
audit.

In our opinion the accounting records of the company were sufficient to permit the financial statements to
be readily and properly audited.

The financial statements are in agreement with the accounting records.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the provisions in the Companies Act, 2014 which require us to report to
you if, in our opinion, the disclosures of directors' remuneration and transactions specified by law are not made.
Denise O'Connell ACA
for and on behalf of
Grant Thornton
Mill House
Henry Street
Limerick
Chartered Accountants
Registered Auditor
15 October 2015
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Income and Expenditure Account
Note
Income
Expenditure
Surplus on ordinary activities before taxation
2013
€
1,827,996
1,589,525
(1,760,983)
(1,557,215)
67,013
32,310
-
Tax on surplus on ordinary activities
Surplus for the financial year
2014
€
19
-
67,013
32,310
All amounts relate to continuing operations.
There were no recognised gains and losses for 2014 or 2013 other than those included in the Income and
Expenditure account.
The notes on pages 10 to 19 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
As at 31 December 2014
Note
€
2014
€
2013
€
€
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
526,304
6
392,322
Current assets
Stocks
7
3,567
20,730
Debtors
8
140,994
82,167
297,092
312,131
441,653
415,028
(442,711)
(293,129)
Cash at bank
Creditors: amounts falling due within one
year
9
Net current (liabilities)/assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more
than one year
10
Net assets
(1,058)
121,899
525,246
514,221
(31,533)
(87,521)
493,713
426,700
Capital and reserves
Revaluation reserve
19
207,195
207,195
Capital fund
19
755
755
General fund account
19
285,763
218,750
17
493,713
426,700
Signed on behalf of the board on 15 October 2015.
Denis M Toomey
Director
James McArdle
Director
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Cash Flow Statement
Note
2014
€
2013
€
Net cash flow from operating activities
14
217,911
132,949
Capital expenditure and financial investment
15
(232,950)
(45,053)
(15,039)
87,896
(Decrease)/Increase in cash in the year
Movement in net debt in the year
Net funds at 1 January 2014
Net funds at 31 December 2014
-
(15,039)
87,896
312,131
224,235
297,092
312,131
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Notes to the Financial Statements
1.
Accounting Policies
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting standards generally
accepted in Ireland and the Irish statute comprising the Companies Act 2014. Accounting standards
generally accepted in Ireland in preparing financial statements giving a true and fair view are those
promulgated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland and issued by the Financial Reporting
Council.
1.2 Income recognition
Income shown in the Income and Expenditure account represents amounts received during the year.
Income received during the year relating to future accounting periods is deferred and recognised in the
period to which it relates.
1.3 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates
calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their
expected useful lives on the following bases:
Freehold property
Leasehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Cycling equipment
Computer equipment
-
2.27% on straight line
depreciated over the unexpired life of the lease- 13 years
25% on a reducing balance basis
10% on a reducing balance basis
33.33% on a reducing balance basis
33.33% on a reducing balance basis
1.4 Stocks
Stocks of equipment together with stationary and promotional material are stated at estimated costs.
1.5 Foreign currencies
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into euro at rates of
exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into euro at the rate ruling on the date of the
transaction.
Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Income and Expenditure account.
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1.
Accounting Policies (continued)
1.6 Legal status
The Irish Cycling Federation is a company limited by guarantee.
Subscribers to the Memorandum of the Association have each subscribed €2. For registration purposes
the number of members has been declared unlimited. The liability of the members is limited. Every
member of the Federation undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Federation in the event of the
Federation being wound up while he/she is a member or within one year after he/she ceases to be a
member, such contribution not to exceed €2.
1.7 Insurance claims
Receipts from insurance claims by members are paid straight out to members and do not form part of
the Income and Expenditure account for the year.
1.8 Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the company to the fund, and amounted to €4,533 (2013 - €4,519).
1.9 Capital grants
Government grants in respect of capital expenditure are treated as deferred income and are credited to
the Income and Expenditure account over the estimated useful life of the assets to which they relate.
2.
Basis of preparation
In the opinion of the directors the presentation of the income and expenditure account under the formats
required by the Companies Act, 2014 would not provide a true and fair view of the company’s results for the
year.
Accordingly, the company has departed from the format as laid out by the Companies Act, 2014 to suit the
special nature of the company's business in order to give a true and fair view of the result and state of affairs
of the company for the year as permitted by section 291 of the Companies Act, 2014.
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3.
Surplus
The surplus is stated after charging/(crediting):
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets:
- owned by the company
Amortisation of capital grants
Net (profit)/loss on foreign currency translation
2014
€
2013
€
128,297
(85,317)
(7,369)
64,497
(33,360)
(4,811)
2014
€
2013
€
383,534
42,864
4,533
363,348
38,273
4,519
430,931
406,140
2014
No.
2013
No.
11
11
During the year, no director received any emoluments (2013 - €NIL).
4.
Staff costs
Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries
Social welfare costs
Other pension costs
Capitalised employee costs during the year amounted to €NIL (2013 - €NIL).
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
Number of administration staff
5.
Taxation
The company has been granted tax exemption under Section 235 Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997 by the
Revenue Commissioners, and therefore no taxation liability arises in the current year.
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6.
Tangible fixed assets
Cycling
Motor
Fixtures Computer
and other
vehicles and fittings equipment equipment
€
€
€
€
Freehold
property
€
Leasehold
property
€
At 1 January 2014
Additions
250,000
-
63,146
-
57,676
-
78,950
25,163
135,816
34,868
540,670
202,248
At 31 December 2014
250,000
63,146
57,676
104,113
170,684
742,918
At 1 January 2014
Charge for the year
11,364
5,682
25,996
4,510
52,329
1,337
71,071
3,304
102,405
22,757
470,771
90,707
At 31 December 2014
17,046
30,506
53,666
74,375
125,162
561,478
At 31 December 2014
232,954
32,640
4,010
29,738
45,522
181,440
At 31 December 2013
238,636
37,150
5,347
7,879
33,411
69,899
Total
€
Cost or valuation
Depreciation
Net book value
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2014
Additions
1,126,258
262,279
At 31 December 2014
1,388,537
Depreciation
At 1 January 2014
Charge for the year
733,936
128,297
At 31 December 2014
862,233
Net book value
At 31 December 2014
526,304
At 31 December 2013
392,322
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6.
Tangible fixed assets (continued)
In respect of prior year:
Cycling
Motor
Fixtures Computer
and other
vehicles and fittings equipment equipment
€
€
€
€
Freehold
property
€
Leasehold
property
€
At 1 January 2013
Additions
250,000
-
63,146
-
57,676
-
78,950
-
103,471
32,345
498,075
42,595
At 31 December 2013
250,000
63,146
57,676
78,950
135,816
540,670
5,682
5,682
21,486
4,510
50,547
1,782
70,195
876
85,702
16,703
435,827
34,944
11,364
25,996
52,329
71,071
102,405
470,771
At 31 December 2013
238,636
37,150
5,347
7,879
33,411
69,899
At 31 December 2012
244,318
41,660
7,129
8,755
17,769
62,248
Total
€
Cost or valuation
Depreciation
At 1 January 2013
Charge for the year
At 31 December 2013
Net book value
Cost or valuation
At 1 January 2013
Additions
1,051,318
74,940
At 31 December 2013
1,126,258
Depreciation
At 1 January 2013
Charge for the year
669,439
64,497
At 31 December 2013
733,936
Net book value
At 31 December 2013
392,322
At 31 December 2012
381,879
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6.
Tangible fixed assets (continued)
The Leasehold property above relates to expenditure incurred in relation to the downhill track located in
Hollywood, County Wicklow, commonly known as or described as, Knockaboley. The Irish Cycling
Federation have entered into a lease ceasing in 2027 in respect of same.
The premises which is located at 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 1 was valued in May 2012 by Gunne
Residential Chartered Surveyors to have a market value of €250,000. The directors, having reviewed the
property, are satisfied that the value at which it is stated at above is not lower than its net realisable value.
7.
Stocks
Stock
2014
€
2013
€
3,567
20,730
There are no material differences between the replacement cost of stock and the Balance sheet amounts.
8.
Debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
9.
Creditors:
Amounts falling due within one year
Other taxes (see below)
Accruals
Deferred income
Other taxes
PAYE/PRSI
2014
€
2013
€
52,228
88,766
79,766
2,401
140,994
82,167
2014
€
2013
€
11,244
90,735
340,732
11,907
132,416
148,806
442,711
293,129
2014
€
2013
€
11,244
11,907
Other taxes including social insurance are repayable at various dates over the coming months in accordance
with the applicable statutory provisions.
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10.
Creditors:
Amounts falling due after more than one year
2014
€
2013
€
31,533
87,521
2014
€
2013
€
At 1 January
Receivable during the year
507,738
29,329
477,852
29,886
At 31 December
537,067
507,738
2014
€
2013
€
At 1 January
Credit to income and expenditure account
420,217
85,317
386,857
33,360
At 31 December
505,534
420,217
Deferred grants (Note 11)
11.
Grants
Received and Receivable:
Amortisation:
________ ________
Net balance at 31 December
12.
31,533
87,521
Capital commitments
The company did not have any capital commitments as at 31 December 2014.
13.
Pension commitments
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately
from those of the company in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents
contributions payable by the company to the fund and amounted to €4,533 (2013 - €4,519).
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14.
Net cash flow from operating activities
2014
€
2013
€
67,013
(85,317)
128,297
17,163
(58,827)
149,582
32,310
(33,360)
64,497
(14,242)
32,013
51,731
217,911
132,949
2014
€
2013
€
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Government grants received
(262,279)
29,329
(74,939)
29,886
Net cash outflow from capital expenditure
(232,950)
(45,053)
Operating surplus
Amortisation of capital grants
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Decrease/(increase) in stocks
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash inflow from operating activities
15.
Analysis of cash flows for headings netted in cash flow statement
Capital expenditure and financial investment
16.
17.
Analysis of changes in net funds
1 January
2014
€
Cash flow
€
31 December
2014
€
Cash at bank and in hand
312,131
(15,039)
297,092
Net funds
312,131
(15,039)
297,092
Reconciliation of movement in members' funds
2014
€
2013
€
Opening members' funds
Surplus for the financial year
426,700
67,013
394,390
32,310
Closing members' funds
493,713
426,700
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18.
19.
General Fund Account
2014
€
2013
€
Opening balance
Surplus for the year
218,750
67,013
186,440
32,310
Closing balance
285,763
218,750
Reserves
Revaluation
reserve
€
Capital General fund
fund
account
€
€
At 1 January 2014
207,195
755
218,750
67,013
At 31 December 2014
207,195
755
285,763
In respect of prior year:
Revaluation
reserve
€
Capital General fund
fund
account
€
€
At 1 January 2013
207,195
755
186,440
32,310
At 31 December 2013
207,195
755
218,750
The capital fund was included in the accounts for the first time in 1996. The fund arises from the closure and
transfer of the professional bank account which had previously been held to finance professional cycling
activities.
The premises which is located at 619 North Circular Road, Dublin 1 was revalued in May 2012 by Gunne
Residential Chartered Surveyors.
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(A
limited31
byDecember
guarantee)
Forcompany
the year ended
2014
20.
Grant
Notes
toAidthe Financial Statements
The Irish Cycling Federation received grant aid during the year from the Irish Sports Council as follows:
20.
Grant Aid
The Irish Cycling Federation received grant aid during the year from the Irish Sports Council as follows:
21.
2014
€
2013
€
Irish Sports Council - Core Grant (General)
Irish Sports Council - High Performance Grant
Irish Sports Council - Special Pilot Contributions
Sports Northern Ireland Contribution
320,824
275,000
2014
18,000
€
71,429
306,105
270,000
2013
€
64,328
Irish Sports Council - Special Pilot Contributions
320,824
685,253
275,000
18,000
71,429
306,105
640,433
270,000
64,328
Related party transactions
685,253
640,433
No transactions with related parties were undertaken which require disclosure in accordance with Financial
Reporting Standard 8.
21.
22.
22.
23.
Related party transactions
Comparative Information
No transactions with related parties were undertaken which require disclosure in accordance with Financial
Reporting
Standard
8.
Comparative
information
has been reclassified where necessary to conform to current year presentation.
Comparative Information
Approval of financial statements
Comparative information has been reclassified where necessary to conform to current year presentation.
The board of directors approved these financial statements for issue on 15 October 2015.
23.
Approval of financial statements
The board of directors approved these financial statements for issue on 15 October 2015.
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Management information
The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements
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Income
2014
2013
€
€
1,054,328
878,675
320,824
306,105
275,000
270,000
71,429
64,328
56,434
60,429
Sponsorship
30,000
16,000
OCI and PCI Contributions
20,000
5,601
Department of Sport
18,000
-
Contribution ASP Funded Athletes
9,000
6,243
Prize Money
7,807
2,189
Non Affiliation Fees Derived From Clubs
7,557
7,207
Yearbook Income
2,214
5,383
683
1,345
(45,280)
(33,980)
1,827,996
1,589,525
158,058
162,343
150,213
130,183
Commissions
53,288
52,411
High Performance Central Costs
301,053
252,813
High Performance Event Costs
407,480
326,712
Establishment Expenses
26,698
23,123
Professional Fees
56,904
79,935
Insurance
205,238
172,463
Marketing
40,598
35,531
Motor and Travel Expenses
24,754
17,303
336,699
304,398
1,760,983
1,557,215
67,013
32,310
Financial Statements
Irish Cycling Federation T/A Cycling
Ireland
Affiliation Fees
Sundry Income
Deposit Interest
Cycling Ulster Levy
Total
Expenditure
Membership Expenses
Coaching Expenses
Other Administration Expenses
TOTAL
Surplus
This Schedule is not for Publishing
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Directors:
Denis Toomey - President
Jack Watson - Hon. Secretary & Vice President
Sam McArdle - Hon. Treasurer & Vice President
Vern Power - Director
John Horgan - Director
Anthony Mitchell - Director
Senan Turnbull - Director
Pat O’Shaughnessy - Director
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