Leisure & Charity Events


6th May - Leeside Cycling Club Leisure Tour.

Venue: Douglas GAA Club, Douglas West. Cork - Starts: 10 am Sign on 09:30


12th MAY - TOUR OF THE THREE COUNTIES

60 MILE LEISURE EVENT - IN AID OF THE FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF CHERNOBYL.  START: SLIGO I.T.COLLEGE, BALLINODE, SLIGO.  at 12.00 noon ENTRY £5/£10.  MORE INFO: 086-2367458


13th MAY - FUNCYCLE

Beaumont Foundation and Superquinn are holding the 2001 Dublin Bay Funcycle on 13th May 2001. This year's cycle will start in Blackrock Park and involve a run to Sutton and back.  Further info, call 01 8092161. Mike Hannon - Beaumont Foundation (raising funds for Beaumont Hospital)

13th MAY - Conor Pass Challenge L'Etappe De Rás 

Join in the Conor Pass Challenge on May 13t and ride the same course as the 4th stage of the Ras. A polka dot jersey for the first rider to the top. Sign on at the Earl Of Desmond Hotel, Tralee from 9.00am start at 10.00am. T-shirt as sovenier for all riders. Refreshments served afterwards in the Hotel. For further information contact Matt Lacey 087-2258159 or Anthony o' Halloran 0667122820. Event Promoted by Tralee Bicycle Club:


Carlow Road Club Presents

20th May - Sleive Bloom Challenge 25/50/100miles

LCF/Cyclesuperstore Touring League Event - Classification: LC/LT/ST. For route details etc. go to the CRC homepages at http:\\homepage.eircom.net/~webspace Contact: Michael Keating 0503 32454


27th MAY - The Munster Classic Tour

Limerick Cycling Club in conjunction with The Munster Cycling Federation will be hosting The Munster Classic Tour on Sunday 27th May 2001. Three cycle rides of varying distance will be run from The University of Limerick. The rides are:

* 100 mile tour of the whole county; * 50 mile tour of east county Limerick; * 10 mile family leisure ride to Castleconnel and back.

The club is anticipating that several hundreds of cyclists of all ages to participate, from racing cyclists to families with their children. One of the main aims of the tour is to encourage youth participation in the sport.

27th MAY - The Munster Classic Tour

  • 100 mile route: Limerick, Foynes, Barnagh Gap, Newcastle West, Bruree, Kilmallock, Knocklong, Herberstown, Limerick.

  • 50 mile route: Limerick, Cappamore, Cappawhite, Hollyford, Milestone, Inch, Rearcross, NewPort, Limerick.

  • 10 mile family route: Limerick, Castleconnel, Limerick. Clowns and face painting at Castleconnel *

Venue: University of Limerick *

Start: 9:30am for 100mile and 50mile rides, 11:00am family ride *

Entry fee: £7 ICF licence holders, £9 Non licence holders, £2 Family cycle *

Refreshments and spot prizes

* Full Details, contact: Bernidine Counihan (061) 390257 Pat Spaight (061) 351354


17th June -  WICKLOW 200 - WICKLOW GAP CHALLENGE

The Wicklow 200 Classic Ireland’s Premier Leisure Cycle Event 

Its like a mountain stage in the Tour de France The Rewards Are A Gold Medal; An Illustrated Certificate; and a Souvenir T-shirt.

The Wicklow Gap Challenge Covers the first leg of the Wicklow 200 Course. 

The Rewards Are A Silver Medal; An Illustrated Certificate; and A Souvenir T-shirt

These events are organised by the Irish Veteran Cyclists Association. 

They are Randonnee events not races i.e. go at your own pace. Maximum Time allowed 13 hours ( 7 am to 8 p.m.)

<More Details Here>


25th June - CYCLEWAYS - Irish Ferries Charity Cycle

Cycleways / Irish Ferries Leisure Cycle at 10.00am, Garda Sports Center, Westmanstown, Clonsilla. Download Poster >>


Sunday July 22nd - "Tour of the Lakes" (34K, 100K)Lakeside Wheelers Mullingar

Scenic route around Lough Ennell, Lough Lene, Lough Derravaragh & Lough Owel.
Start: St Loman's GAA Clubhouse on the Delvin Road at 10.00am.  Entry £5. Refreshments provided, Details: M Reynolds. Tel 044 44753.


15th / 16th September - INTO THE WEST CYCLE CHALLENGE

2 day event. Mullingar/Galway/Mullingar in aid of The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Galway.  Raise £200. Accommodation, refreshments and evening meal provided. Full back up team. Great craic guaranteed.
Details J Duffy. Tel 044 41308 / 086 8181919


15th - 22nd SEPTEMBER - MARTIN DONNELLY CYCLE CHALLENGE 2001

THIS YEAR'S CHARITY CYCLE IS IN AID OF ARC CANCER SUPPORT CENTRE.  LOCATION ALCUDIA MAJORCA.  Cyclists interested in joining the group should contact; Sean O'Reilly Phone; 01-6104435 or oreillyseanj@hotmail.com or Martin Donnelly Phone 01-8304558


 

These pages are under construction

Email us your events info@irishcycling.com


More IrishCycling.Com pages - | Home | Road | Leisure | MTB | Stokes | Cromwell | Events | Ask Cass | Junior Tour | Pictures | Race Reports | Morgan's DiaryOther | Design | Disclaimer | About | - updated 03 July 2001