Former champion Valerio Zamboni (Monaco) led the way as midnight approached on the first day of Race Around Ireland. The 2011 race winner and multi World Cup champion had completed 191km in his first seven hours of racing for an average speed of 26.5kmh and as Sunday night gave way to Monday morning was approaching Ballymena in County Antrim. The veteran … [Read more...]
Race Around Ireland Under Way!
Team 1821 Outmates was first the first squad off the start ramp in front of Trim Castle today as the ninth edition of Race Around Ireland, got under way. With over 2000km stretched out in front them, the riders and crew from 11 different nations representing the various eight-person, four-person, two-person and solo riders competing in Ireland’s toughest bike race embarked … [Read more...]
Route Announced for Race Around Ireland
The world's best ultra cyclists are poring over maps and downloading GPS coordinates following the eagerly anticipated release of the final routes for Race Around Ireland and its companion event, Irish Ultra Challenge. The final recce of the route for Ireland's most daunting bike race was completed last week following which the race organisers rubber-stamped the routes to be … [Read more...]
Sean Kelly and over 100 amateur cyclists conquer the Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries
From August 10th to 13th, cycling legend Sean Kelly led over 100 amateur cyclists on the four day, 600 km Tour de Munster charity cycle around the six counties of Munster, culminating in Cork City on Sunday evening. The Tour de Munster cycle is now in its 17th year, with funds raised going to Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI) Munster branches for the 8th year in a row. … [Read more...]
Tour de Munster 2017 is ready to hit the road for Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, and encourage locals to give them that extra push
With the countdown on for the 17th annual Tour de Munster charity cycle in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and individual beneficiaries, over 100 cyclists are geared up for the four day cycle across Munster. This year’s tour will be kicking off from City Hall in Cork City on Thursday, 10th August, and will return to Cork to see cyclist finish up the iconic and demanding St. … [Read more...]
4 Women, 4 Bikes, 2,150km and A Race Around Ireland Record Attempt
Sunday 27th August will see the start of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Event, Race Around Ireland in Trim Co. Meath. Now in its 9th year the event attracts cyclists from all over Ireland and indeed the world to take on the toughest endurance cycling event in Europe cycling 2,150km across Ireland. For the first time in the history of the event Galway will … [Read more...]
Start of Race Around Ireland to coincide with new Trim Festival
Race Around Ireland are delighted to announce that the inaugural Salmon of Knowledge Festival in Trim, County Meath will coincide with the start of the 9th edition of Ireland’s toughest sporting challenge on August 27th. The ‘Salmon of Knowledge Festival’, celebrating one of Ireland’s most famous legends, takes place on Water Heritage Day on the last day of … [Read more...]
17th Annual Tour de Munster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland and Individual Beneficiaries launched at Bunratty Castle
The four day charity cycle, which was launched by cycling legend Sean Kelly and celebrity guest Aoibhín Garrihy in the beautiful grounds of Bunratty Castle takes place from Thursday 10th to Sunday 13th August, and will see over 100 amateur cyclists cycle over 600km around the six counties of Munster, raising funds for the Munster branches of DSI and individual … [Read more...]
Cycling Without Age Launches In Ireland
Cycling without Age is a new voluntary initiative to bring nursing and care home residents for a cycle on a trishaw bike Cycling Without Age, a new national voluntary initiative which takes residents of nursing and care homes out for a slow spin on a trishaw bicycle, was recently launched in the People’s Park in Dun Laoghaire. The idea behind … [Read more...]
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon 24th June 2017
Ballyhoura Active Duathlon takes place on Saturday 24th June 2017 at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick. Details:- Run 4km-Cycle 6km-Run 2km Venue: Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Park Ardpatrick Co.Limerick Date: Saturday 24th June 2017 Start Time: 10.00am Event registration 09:00am Entry Fee 25 Euro. Mountain bike required Chip Timing Prizes on the … [Read more...]