Cycling Sportives

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Causeway Cycle Challenge

Bann Wheelers are holding their 2012 Causeway Cycle Challenge charity cycle on Sunday 29 July. All proceeds will go to charity. The nominated charities are MacMillan Cancer Support and RNIB which includes the Blind Centre in Coleraine. 

There will be two routes, one at 30 miles and one at 60 miles long, both travelling along the beautiful Causeway Coast.

The routes start and finish at Coleraine Rugby Club and travel from Coleraine through Ballymoney, Dervock, Ballycastle (60 mile only), Ballintoy (60 mile only), Bushmills, Portrush and Portstewart.

Pre book online or enter on the day. For more information and to book online please visit www.bannwheelers.com.

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Dromara Coastal Tour

Dromara Cycling Club's "Coastal" is an annual event for many cyclists.  From the leisure cyclist to the more focused fitness or club rider,  the coastal has something for everyone.  

Two distances are offered, 60 miles and 80 miles, starting from Dromara Football club located on the Rathfriland Road, Dromara on Sunday, 6 May 2012.

The tour follows a fabulous scenic route along the South Down coastline and the shores of Strangford Lough.  There is a food stop arranged in Strangford where cyclists can eat and chat before heading back onto the road again. 

The fee for the event will be £10 (€10) for CTC or Cycling Ireland members.  For those who are not members (and therefore do not have insurance cover) there is an additional fee of £1 (€1) for a one-day third party cover insurance.  

Registration will be available soon for this event online, please visit Dromara Cycling Club's website.

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Finn MacCool 100

The Finn MacCool is a giant of a ride and passes through the beautiful glens of Antrim and the famous Causeway coastline in aid of Action Medical Research. The rolling hills of the glens and the steep climbs on the coast make it a tough challenge to take on so you'll need to have prepared well for this popular ride. Limited entry means that you'll have to book your place early. 

Places are limited to 100, pre booking for the Finn MacCool 100 is necessary. For more information and to book please visit www.action.org.uk/finn_maccool_100.

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Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive

Watch 2011's event video here!

The Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive offers unique cycling through simply breathtaking landscapes. Taking place on Saturday 15th  September 2012, cyclists have the choice of 3 routes (57km; 126km; 182km) all based on the iconic North Coast of Ireland and stunning Glens of Antrim. If you’re after spectacular scenery coupled with the opportunity to tackle some of the toughest hills Northern Ireland has to offer then the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive is for you!

Pre booking for the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive is necessary. For more information and to book please visit www.giantscausewaycoastsportive.com.

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Inishowen 100

The main 160km route is well signposted and follows the coast around the very scenic Inishowen Peninsula and includes the challenging climbs at Mamore Gap and Kinnegoe Bay. This is not an easy event and should only be attempted by cyclists who have trained for this type of distance. 

For cyclists who feel they not experienced or fit enough to take part in the full event, have the option of participating in an alternative route of 80km with the same start and finish locations through the scenic Donegal countryside.

Pre booking for the Inishowen 100 is necessary. For more information and to book please visit www.foylecycling.net. 

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John Lindsay Memorial Torr Head Cycle Challenge

Cycle one of the most dramatic routes with open sea views on one side and rugged cliffs on the other. This event is organised by Team Madigan Cycling Club, it raises funds for a cancer related charity each year and is in memory of John Lindsay, who was a racing cyclist from Carnmoney, Antrim that sadly died from cancer in 2003 aged 37yrs. 

For more information on this event please visit www.team-madigan.org.uk.

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Kings Moss Sportive

The Kings Moss Sportive suits riders of all abilities and travels along some of the best roads in County Antrim. The event is held in aid of the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children and aims to raise money to help cancer care and support for children and their parents.

The 100 km event not only shows the best of the local and surrounding areas, but offers a challenging ride for experienced cyclists without doing so at the cost of those who are newer to the sport.

For more information and to enter online.

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Lap the Lough

Lap The Lough is not exclusively for the elite or club cyclist but for anyone up for a challenge. The event aims to encourage as many cyclists to do 1 lap of Lough Neagh on Sunday 26th August. The terrain is very flat for an event of this length. There are a few small climbs around Ardboe, Antrim and along the eastern shore but nothing of alpine proportions.

Pre booking for Lap the Lough is necessary. For more information and to book please visit www.lapthelough.org.

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Maracycle

Co-operation Ireland’s flagship bike challenge, Maracycle, will return over the weekend of 23rd & 24th June 2012 commencing in Belfast. Take on the challenge of cycling between the two major cities of Belfast and Dublin. 220 miles both directions or option of cycling one way only from Belfast to Dublin or Dublin to Belfast. Shorter options also available.

For more information please visit www.cooperationireland.org/maracycle.

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Tour of the Glens

This sportive is by far one of the most scenic events to explore the Glens of Antrim area. This event is classed as a strenuous touring event for experienced cyclists so if that fits your bill then why not join other like minded cyclists for a great day out, sense of achievement and the best views of County Antrim.

Pre booking for the Tour of the Glens is advisable, although entry on the day is allowed. For more information and to book please visit www.castlereaghcc.com.