Youth Road National Championships 2026

Welcome to the 2026 Irish Youth National Cycling Championships, proudly hosted by Square Wheels Cycling Club.

The championships will take place on Saturday 22 August and Sunday 23 August 2026 across two venues on the Tyrone–Armagh border.

Saturday 22 August

Individual Time Trial
Road Race
Event HQ: Moy, Co. Tyrone BT71 7SQ

Sunday 23 August

Criterium 
Event HQ: The Argory, Moy, Co. Armagh BT71 6NA

The Technical Guide, including race schedules, course maps, parking arrangements, sign-on details and all rider information, will be published in advance of the event.

Entries close at 23:59 on Sunday 16 August 2026. As this is a National Championship, no late entries will be accepted under any circumstances.

Please ensure your Cycling Ireland licence is valid before entering and that you enter the correct championship category. All entries are subject to the current Cycling Ireland National Championship regulations.

Race Routes

Saturday 22 August – Time Trial

The championships begin with a 7.1 km individual time trial starting at Moy Tír na nÓg GAC on Benburb Road (https://maps.app.goo.gl/SHvH8KoQTwHxSQU36). The out-and-back course heads towards Mullybrannon Road before returning to finish at Moy. Riders will encounter a gentle but sustained rise on the outward leg before enjoying a faster return to the finish, making pacing and effort management key to a strong performance.

Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3468366434980847132

Saturday 22 August – Road Races

All road races assemble and start from The Hub, St John's Car Park, Moy (https://maps.app.goo.gl/8mQ1UPXHgWvQ9jPR9), before a neutralised rollout along Gorestown Road.

Under 11–12 Road Race

The youngest riders will tackle a 2.4 km circuit, completing four laps. Although short, the course features a short, steep climb midway through each lap that is likely to shape the race, rewarding riders who can repeatedly produce strong efforts before the fast run back towards the finish on Benburb Road.

Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3491562471903273518

Under 13–16 Road Races

The older age groups compete on a 14 km circuit through the rolling roads surrounding Moy, with Under 13–14 riders completing two laps and Under 15–16 riders racing four laps. The undulating terrain offers plenty of opportunities for attacks, breakaways and tactical racing, ensuring exciting competition throughout before the finish on Benburb Road.

Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3468003723133776734

The following video provides an great overview of the u13-16 course - https://youtu.be/yuYXW62svAU

Sunday 23 August – Criterium

The championships conclude at The Argory, Derrycaw Road, Dungannon (https://maps.app.goo.gl/k2QabyfgAS4rLzhS8), with all races taking place on a testing 1.7 km circuit. Following a neutralised rollout, riders will contest a technical course featuring tight corners before a sharp uphill run to the finish on Clonmore Road. Positioning, bike handling and well-timed accelerations will be crucial on what promises to be an exciting finale to the weekend.

Strava Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3492622515199655238