Emyvale Grand Prix Race 2026
Sunday, 23rd August 2026
The Emyvale Cycling Club GP 2026 Race entry is now live!
The one you’ve been waiting for! Fast racing. Strong fields. Classic Monaghan roads.
Emyvale Cycling Club is proud to host the Emyvale Grand Prix 2026, taking place on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The event will feature races for C1 & C2, C3, and Masters riders, with racing based around Ardaghy, Berry’s Brae and the surrounding County Monaghan roads.
Race HQ / Parking
Ardaghey Community Centre, L5501, Ardaghy, Co. Monaghan, H18 WF29.
Race HQ will host parking, sign-on and post-race presentations. Sign-on opens at 08:00 and closes at 09:00
Finish Line
~25k circuit
Finish Line at top of Berry’s Brae, at Albert Berry Motors, H18 X771
Race Details
Event at a Glance
Detail | Information |
Event | Emyvale Grand Prix 2026 |
Date | Sunday, 23 August 2026 |
Host Club | Emyvale Cycling Club |
HQ / Parking | Ardaghey Community Centre, L5501, Ardaghy, Co. Monaghan, H18 WF29 |
Sign-on Opens | 08:00 |
Sign-on Closes | 09:00 |
Neutralised Roll Out | 09:45 |
Presentations | 13:15 sharp |
All race day timing and location information is taken from the official Emyvale Grand Prix Race Manual 2026.
Race Day Schedule
Time | Activity |
08:00 | Car park opens / sign-on opens |
09:00 | Marshal briefing / sign-on closes |
09:15 | Commissaire meeting |
09:45 | Neutralised roll out |
10:00 | C1 and C2 race start |
10:02 | C3 race start |
10:05 | Masters race start |
13:15 | Presentations |
Presentations are scheduled for 13:15 sharp after racing.
Race Categories
Categoy | Start Time | Laps | Distance |
C1 & C2 | 10:00 | 4 | 99 km |
C3 | 10:02 | 3 | 74.7 km |
Masters | 10:05 | 2 | 49.1 km |
The Emyvale Grand Prix Race Manual 2026 confirms race distances, start times and lap numbers for C1 & C2, C3 and Masters categories
Race Routes
C1 & C2 Handicap Race
Start @ 10:00 x 4 laps 99 km
Route: View C1 & C2 Route on Strava
C2 Race
Start @ 10:02 x 3 laps 74.7 km
Route: View C3 Route on Strava
Masters Race
Start @ 10:05 x 2 laps 49.1 km
Route: View Masters Route on Strava
Points and Prizes
Race | CI Points | Prizes |
C1/C2 | 1-10 | First 6 |
C3 | 1-8 | First 6 |
Masters | n/a | n/a |
The Masters race will be allocated points as per the Cycling Ulster League
Important Rider Information
Please read the following information carefully before race day.
There will be a neutralised section from Race HQ at Ardaghey Community Centre to the start/finish line at Berry’s Brae.
The finish line is located at the top of Berry’s Brae, at Albert Berry Motors, H18 X771.
Only 3 team cars are permitted, and team cars can share wheels.
The race is run under the technical rules of Cycling Ireland.
Riders should use caution at the Ballybay junction sharp left and Ballybay Tullycorbett junction sharp left.
After finishing, riders should return to Race HQ, which is approximately 2 miles from the finish line, for presentations.
Safety Notice
Roads are NOT closed.
Riders must stay on the correct side of the road and obey marshals at all times.
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