Cyclo-cross returning to Dublin in December

The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup will be staged again in Dublin this year.

Following successful UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup rounds in 2022 and 2023, the event is back in Ireland as the UCI have awarded it 'protected status', meaning world cycling’s governing body will not sanction any top-level races on the weekend its held.

The new rule will ensure that the best cyclo-cross riders will consider taking part.

The Dublin event on 1 December is the second of 12 rounds of the 2024-25 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cups, taking place just a week after the opening round in Antwerp on 24 November.

Cycling Ireland CEO James Quilligan is pleased the event is returning: "Cycling Ireland are incredibly proud to welcome the UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup back to Dublin and the Sport Ireland Campus in December.

"The passion and energy of the Irish cycling community has helped create an already renowned atmosphere as we look forward to a third edition that will be no different."

"Last year we helped to deliver a top-class event with a purpose-built course, brilliant family-friendly entertainment and amenities for fans as well as a field boasting some of cyclo-cross' best riders.

"We had a host of Irish riders flying the flag on the world stage last year and we are sure that this year our fans will have a lot to cheer for in what is sure to be a great occasion for all the family."

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