Lakeside Wheelers Cycling Club was formed in 1976 as Mullingar Cycling Club. In 1979 the club became known as Lakeside Wheelers Cycling Club. The club is affiliated to Cycling Ireland, the governing body covering cycling in Ireland. We cater for every level of cyclist including beginners, leisure cyclists as well as competitive racing cyclists. The club has grown significantly over the last number of years increasing its membership from 40 members in 2003 to the current high of over 170 members.

The club is predominantly a leisure club with the emphasis on enjoyment of the sport of cycling in a safe way with the obvious attaching health benefits. We organise club spins, leisure events, training days, club races and even foreign cycling holidays to cater for the needs of club members. As well as our own Tour of The Lakes and the Mullingar GP club members have participated in a large number of Sportives around the country.

In recent years the racing side of the club has grown and the club has enjoyed a number of successful seasons with several racing members recording wins and high placings in open competition at home and internationally. We've also hosted numerous successful racing events, including a number of National Championships in various disciplines in recent years.

Young Stephen Roche wins the sprint finish in Dominick Street, Mullingar in 1978

In 1978 a young man from Dundrum Stephen Roche, before turning professional won the sprint finish at the Post Office in Mullingar before he went on become one of 3 elite cyclists in the world who have won the Tour de France, Giro de d'Italia, and the World Championship. Eddie Merckx (Belgium) achieved this in 1974 and current world sensation - Tadej Pogacar from Slovenia managed this near impossible feat in 2024. Stephen Roche will be joining Wheelers Club Members in celebrating our 50th Anniversary on 18th April 2026.

Joining Lakeside Wheelers has transformed my cycling experience! The supportive community and diverse groups cater to all skill levels, making every ride enjoyable.

Martin Nally

★★★★★