Team Madigan Cycling Club

Team Madigan Cycling Club is based in Carrickfergus, ten miles north east of Belfast on the County Antrim coast of Northern Ireland.

We cater for cyclists of all ages and abilities and run events throughout the year including the Madigan Cycles Grand Prix.

We also run a series of club racing events from which members earn points towards the "Best All Rounder" competitions. And for Time Trials medals are awarded to those who are under the designated time in the 10 mile, 25 mile and 50 mile Time Trials.

All club races take place on Wednesday evenings, between April and September and trophies are awarded to the first three positions in each of the categories.

Team members have excelled over the years in open events and in Northern Ireland and Irish championships.

Our main club outing is every Sunday morning at 0930hrs, leaving from Madigan Pro Bike Centre on the main Carrickfergus to Belfast Road. 

3 runs are available most days, expected average speeds (route dependent):

C  Group =14-16 MPH, B Group=15-17 MPH and A Group=17-19 MPH.

We welcome riders of all abilities, particularly entry level cyclists new to group riding. ***Please note*** For insurance purposes non-members (club/Cycling Ireland) will be entitled to 3 rides before membership will become mandatory. Sign-on form must be completed for each of the 3 introductory rides..

Carrickfergus is on the County Antrim coast, on the shore of Belfast lough and can boast Northern Ireland's premier Norman site, Carrickfergus castle. Regular medieval pageants are held in the castle when visitors are encouraged to dress up in period costume. The town walls of Carrickfergus are the oldest and largest defence system in Ulster. Built between 1608 and 1618, remains of the walls can still be seen at points throughout the town. Carrickfergus harbour is where William III landed before marching south to the battle of the Boyne in 1690. As well as the old harbour, there is a modern marina which can berth more than 300 vessels.