A strong field has been announced for the next weekend's Westwood Homes youth tour, which is billed by its organisers as the richest underage race in Ireland or Britain. According to race director Michael Concannon, 140 competitors will take part in the three-day race, which comprises three road stages and one time trial. Teams from England, the Isle of Man and Northern Ireland will travel for the event. Details can be obtained from Concannon at 064 44396 or at 087 2802071.

Also taking place next weekend is the leisure Millennium Cycle in Portlaoise, with a choice of routes over 200, 100 and 15 kilometres. Contact Frances Brophy at 0502 21178 for information.