For the average person, sport isn't just about winning. Instead, it can be a fantastically fun and effective way to both get and stay fit. However, with so many different choices on offer, it can be difficult to find the right fit for both your body and your timetable. With that in mind, here we go over what we consider the big three when it comes to finding your way to sports … [Read more...]
The Mindful Commute Galway
There has been even more traffic talk than usual in Galway recently with the announcement that the €600 million budget has been released for Galway’s ring road. The announcement has been met with mixed reactions, but I think one thing we can all agree on is that this latest development is part of, but not the complete, solution to Galway’s traffic problems. It’s well … [Read more...]
Bike through Galway City on a guided children’s cycle tour for World Car Free Day
A Free organised by An Taisce Green-Schools, Connemara Greenway Alliance, Galways Westend, Galway City Council and An Garda Siochana will take place on World Car Free Day in Galway. The event called Kidical Mass 2018 will kick off at 10:30am on Saturday 22nd September. The cycle will begin and end at 2pm in Galways westend at Fr. Burke Park. Cycle on the streets of … [Read more...]
Tenth Edition of Race Around Ireland to Start and Finish in County Meath
Salmon of Knowledge Festival to Play Host to World’s Best Ultracyclists Paracycling hero Peter Ryan says he’s “excited, not nervous” ahead of the 10th edition of Europe’s toughest bike race Race Around Ireland which begins on August 26th in Trim, County Meath. The former Tipperary intercounty hurler and his sighted pilot Seán Hahessy are attempting to do what has … [Read more...]
Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains to host new ‘Giant Fondo’ cycling-sportive
Pedal Power! New 78km cycling sportive puts Mourne Mountains on the inside track this September Northern Ireland’s iconic Mourne Mountains are set to provide a dramatic backdrop to an invigorating new event this September, providing an unrivalled chance for hundreds of cycling newcomers and seasoned riders to set themselves a new challenge. Supported by the world’s … [Read more...]
Heary Teams Up With Viner Caremark Pactimo at Rás Tailteann
Renowned mental fitness guru Alan Heary heads out on the road this week in support of Ireland’s top cycling team Viner Caremark Pactimo in the annual Rás Tailteann 8-day stage race. The Viner Caremark Pactimo squad will face a peloton packed with top international cycle racing talent and, looking to continue their race winning success on the domestic racing scene, they now … [Read more...]
Paul Kimmage and daughter Evelyn to tackle epic challenge across three countries in aid of The Irish Hospice Foundation
Sports journalist and former professional cyclist Paul Kimmage is calling on cycling enthusiasts nationwide to join him and his daughter Evelyn on an epic challenge through three European countries in aid of the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) this June. The duo will lead the way, covering 600km across the stunning landscapes of Croatia, Slovenia and Italy in just 5 days. … [Read more...]
Last remaining places for Etape Loch Ness cycle sportive could help cancer charity break £1 million fund-raising milestone
A cancer charity is appealing to cyclists to snap up last few places in Etape Loch Ness and use their pedal power to help propel it towards a £1 million milestone. Only a handful of places remain in for the popular cycling sportive – which sold out to general entry within hours – and all are being made available to riders who pledge £100 for Macmillan Cancer … [Read more...]
Primal Europe Steps Up With Race Around Ireland
“The toughest bike race in Europe demands the toughest equipment,” said Race Around Ireland organiser Alan Heary in welcoming cyclewear manufacturer Primal Europe as the official jersey supplier to Race Around Ireland for 2018. Competitors in the 2018 2,200km Race Around Ireland non-stop bike race and its sibling event, The Irish Ultra Challenge will be supplied … [Read more...]
The Haute Route Alps and Haute Route Pyrenees challenge riders with new courses for 2018
Ahead of what promises to be a landmark year for the Haute Route, organisers have announced revamped courses for the flagship European 7-day events. The Haute Route Alps returns to its original North to South route, now starting from the mountain town of Megève and finishing on the Mediterranean seafront in the city of Nice. The Haute Route Pyrenees will both start and finish … [Read more...]