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Wicklow Classic 2026
Wicklow Classic 2026
Promoted by St. Tiernan’s CC
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
🏆 C1 / C2 Race Results
1st Place: Cyrus Monk – FNIX-Scom-Zhengxiang Cycling Team
2nd Place: Ronan O'Connor – APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence
3rd Place: Padraig Moran – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
4th Place: Daire Feeley – Burren Cycling Club
5th Place: Joe-Nathan Matar – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
6th Place: Ruairí Woods – Burren Cycling Club
🥇 First Unplaced C2: Alexander Graham-Smythe – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
🥇 First Unplaced Junior: Bob Maye – Clonard RC
🚺 Women’s Race Results
1st Place: Doireann Killeen – Kilcullen Cycling Club Murphy Geo-spatial
2nd Place: Sarah Diamond – Un-Attached Leinster
3rd Place: Natasha Bornhorst – Tuam Cycling Club
🚴♂️ C3 Race Results
1st Place: Jason Gilsenan – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
2nd Place: Andrey Zagumennov – Bray Wheelers
3rd Place: Adrian Carroll – Tullamore CTC
4th Place: Diarmuid Collins – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
5th Place: Darragh Lazenby – Athy Wheelers Cycling Club
6th Place: Elliot Teal – Un-Attached Leinster
🥇 First Unplaced Junior: Darragh O'Keeffe – Epic MTB
👑 Asjid Shakeel KOH & QOM Competition
(Contested on Hollywood Hill)
C1 Winner: Padraig Moran – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
C2 Winner: James Davenport – Velo Revolution / Speed Queen
C3 Winner: Jason Gilsenan – Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
Women's QOM Winner: Doireann Killeen – Kilcullen Cycling Club Murphy Geo-spatial
Sunday 31st May - Ballymore Eustace GAA
C1 Wicklow Classic, C2 Race, C3 Race and the Wicklow Classic Women’s Race*
100km and 1,346m of Elevation Gain for C1 and C2
Finish on the Wicklow Gap and the Asjid Shakeel KOH Prize on Hollywood Hill for each Race.
*All races numbers permitting
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About the Race
The 2026 Wicklow Classic marks a long-awaited return to race promotion for St. Tiernan’s CC, breathing new life into the spirit of the legendary Laragh Classic. Set against the rugged backdrop of the Garden County, this inaugural edition is designed to be a true test of the Irish peloton. The 100km route offers no place to hide, blending the tactical "heavy" roads of West Wicklow with a course profile that demands both power and persistence. With 1,346m of vertical gain, this isn’t just a race; it’s an odyssey through some of the most iconic cycling territory in the country.
With the Asjid Shakeel KOH Prize up for grabs for every race on the Hollywood climb, the pace is guaranteed to be relentless from the gun. Whether you are a powerhouse looking to split the field on the valley roads toward Valleymount or a specialist climber biding your time, the circuit will whittle the bunch down to the absolute strongest before the final showdown.
The sting in the tail, however, is saved for the finale. Leaving the circuit for the last time, the race turns its eyes toward the sky for a spectacular finish on the Wicklow Gap. This is where the "mountain goats" will come into their own, fighting gravity and gear inches on one of Ireland’s most revered ascents. To win here is to join an elite roll of honour, conquering a course that rewards heart as much as it does talent.
Race Briefing
2026 Wicklow Classic Races
1. Event Schedule & Sign-On
Race Headquarters: Ballymore Eustace GAA Club - https://maps.app.goo.gl/TkjGhQke5uV6KNC3A
Sign-On Opens: 08:00 AM
Sign-On Closes: 9:15 AM
Race Starts:
10:00 AM: C1/C2 Wicklow Classic
10:20 AM: C3?Women’s Race
2. The Course & Neutralisation
The race will depart from HQ under a neutralised roll-out for approximately 1.8 km. Please stay behind the lead car. The race officially begins after the Dry Bridge on the N81.
Distance: 100km (Total C1 and C2)
Circuit: Laps of the Hollywood – Valleymount – Hollywood Hill loop
C1 - 3.5 Laps + climb to the Wicklow Gap
C2 - 3.5 Laps + climb to the Wicklow Gap
C3 - 2.5 Laps + climb to the Wicklow Gap
Women’s Race - 2.5 Laps + climb to the Wicklow Gap
Finish: Summit finish on the Wicklow Gap.
3. Key Race Features
Asjid Shakeel KOH Prize: Prizes will be awarded to each race at the summit of Hollywood Hill on the SECOND ASCENT. A flag will mark the KOH line.
The Run-In: On the final lap, the race will bypass the turn for the next circuit and head straight toward the Wicklow Gap.
The Finish: The finish line is located at the summit of the Wicklow Gap. Note: This is an exposed area; please ensure your team/supporters have warm clothing waiting for you at the top.
4. Safety & Rules
Open Roads: All roads are open to traffic. You must stay on the left side of the road at all times. Crossing the white line may result in immediate disqualification by the Commissaire. Please pay attention to the Race Marshals and An Garda Síochána.
Support Vehicles: Only official race vehicles and neutral service are permitted in the cavalcade. No private team cars.
Support at the finish: There is limited car parking at the Wicklow Gap Mountains Viewing Point. Please do not park at the side of the road in this area.There is a smaller car park on the ascent to the gap that may also be used to rendezvous with Racers who do not wish to cycle back to HQ.
Helmets: Hard-shell helmets are mandatory.
5. Race Map
A PDF Map of the Course is available to download here.Please take note of narrow sections, corners, speed bumps etc. Marshal positions are also indicated. In general the road surface is good but expect rough tarmac, and potholes. Also please note that there are new traffic island on the N81 approaching Hollywood. You can also view a junction by junction marshal guide here
6. Post-Race & Prize Giving
Following the summit finish, please descend with extreme caution back to the HQ for refreshments and the prize-giving ceremony.
Safety Note: The descent from the Wicklow Gap can be technical and cold. Please be mindful of other road users and descending riders.
KOH Prize
In memory of Asjid Shakeel, our friend, club mate, former Secretary and Gentleman of the Road, we will have a KOH Prize on the second ascent of Hollywood Hill in each Race.
Keep Wicklow Beautiful - Leave No Trace
Please respect our shared environment by not littering at our Start Location, the Finish or along the route.
Race HQ - Ballymore Eustace GAA
Parking Details
There is ample parking available at Ballymore Eustace GAA. Please follow the direction of marshals and don’t block any area reserved for Emergency Services, Moto Marshals and other race officials.
The area to the left of the entrance is to be kept free of race related vehicles for customers of BoscoSauna and Coffee.
Please do not cross into the area alongside the first pitch.
Thanks to Ballymore Eustace GAA for hosting us.
Please respect the Club and leave all facilities as you find them.
Toilets and Showers
Changing Rooms and Showers are available and will be marked. There are male and female toilets in the changing rooms, along with additional toilets in a block near the stand.
Please use the changing rooms provided before and after the Race.
BoscoSauna
BoscoSauna and Coffee is located onsite. While we will provide refreshments after the race please consider supporting them.
