Cycling

Strap on your helmet and tone up those thighs, Ireland is the cyclist’s perfect destination

Events and activities

Stephen Roche 'Tour de Cure' Charity Cycle Sportif

08 May 2010 - 08 May 2010

Midleton Cycling Club present the Stephen Roche 'Tour de Cure' Charity Cycle Sportif. 3 circuits, the 50km White Route for Novice...

Connemara Bog Week

28 May 2010 - 07 Jun 2010

Ten-day multi-layered authentic festival - a celebration of landscape. Connemara walkabout, Fun Run, etc. Lots of traditional...

Gaelforce Cycle West

19 Jun 2010 - 19 Jun 2010

A new 24-hour challenge has been set by the organisers of the extremely popular Gaelforce West adventure race. Gaelforce Cycle...

Beast of Ballyhoura

30 Jul 2010 - 02 Aug 2010

The Beast of Ballyhoura is a 28+ hour non stop adventure race designed to challenge top adventure racers and provide teams new to...

Tour de Bog Cycle

05 Aug 2010 - 05 Aug 2010

Annual 25km fun charity cycle for all ages through the majestic beauty of Connemara, from Roundstone to Ballyconneely and back in...

Gael Force West

21 Aug 2010 - 21 Aug 2010

Gaelforce West is the largest one day adventure race of its kind in the world. The course of approximately 65km stretches from the...

Achill Roar

11 Sep 2010 - 11 Sep 2010

The Achill Roar is Ireland's newest outdoor multi-sport event. It is designed and organised by two of Ireland's most experienced...

Why Ireland?

The Emerald Isle's rugged landscape can be exhilarating at times, but there are lots of sublime cycling routes winding through some of the most superlative scenery the country has to offer.

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Cycling tours

Worried about winding your way across the country, helmet on head and suitcase on your back, cycling tours let you travel around with ease

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Guided cycle tours

Most towns, villages and cities have designed their own unique cycle routes and are generally based on folklore, literary and musical legends.

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Mountain Biking

Enjoy the lie of the land as nature intended by stretching your legs on an off-road cycling trip

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Bicycle hire

With outlets across the country providing bike hire and essentials, you can simply pick up and go as soon as you hit the shores

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Safety First

If you’re taking to the saddle in Ireland, make sure safety comes first.

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Listings

Iron Donkey

Iron Donkey tours are aimed at experienced, independent cyclists who...

The Dolmen Route - 45 km signposted route

Distance: 45 kilometres Terrain: Hilly, low gears recommended....

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Official links

Cycle NI
Your complete guide to cycling in Northern Ireland
Your complete guide to cycling in Ireland
Cycling Ireland's winding roads

What else to explore

Sustrans
The UK's leading sustainable transport charity
The NI Mountain Bike Club