About
The 2025 Ards Town Centre Races (Criterium) cycling event is planned to take place on the evening of Wednesday 18 June 2025. The event has been designated as the 2025 Cycling Ulster Championships Criterium.
This traditional Criterium event takes place on a circuit of closed roads in the centre of Newtownards. It involves racing for licensed riders in different categories of age, gender and capability. It is free to attend.
The competitive race programme is preceded at 6pm by fun circuits for children and parents/ guardians. Registration for the fun circuits takes place at Ards Art Centre (The Old Town Hall) from 5.15pm.
Riders will travel from all over Northern Ireland and beyond to compete.
The event, organised by Ards Cycling Club, has been awarded a grant from Ards and North Down Borough Council's Tourism Events and Festivals Fund 2025/26.
Ards Cycling Club has been liaising with the relevant statutory authorities. The circuit will require the closure of through traffic, commencing from approximately 5.15 pm until 9.15 pm.
Access to the closed road circuit, before and between scheduled races, will be available for spectators and visitors.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All areas accessible to disabled visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
