Mullen looks to add national title on breakthrough season

Luke Maguire Cycling

All roads lead to Derry this weekend as the city hosts more than 200 of the top cyclists in the country for the 2019 National Road Cycling Championships.

“We’ve just finished a year’s worth of preparation and planning and everything is ready to go,” said race organiser Ronan McLoughlin. “We wanted to hold a National Championships that would be remembered for years to come. The race committee have developed a course that’s very classics-like in its profile. It’s got some short, punchy climbs but will be manageable for a lot of riders, whether you’re a sprinter or a climber.