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

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Rás Connachta International Cycle Race

13 Jun 2009 - 14 Jun 2009

Exciting cycle racing through Mayo's most scenic routes starting and finishing in Ireland's tidiest town, Westport. Two days,...

Polkadot Challenge

19 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

A cycling challenge over 10 of the West of Ireland's highest roads, with three routes for beginner (80k), intermediate (120k), and...

Tour de Bog Cycle

06 Aug 2009 - 06 Aug 2009

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

Gael Force West

22 Aug 2009 - 22 Aug 2009

Gael Force West will once again take place in August 2009 in Westport – The Outdoor Capital of Ireland. Gaelforce 6, is a 65k...

Galway City Rat Race

05 Sep 2009 - 06 Sep 2009

Rat racing is set to reach the West Coast of Ireland this coming September. Galway City will host the first Rat Race event in the...

 

 

 

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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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Emerald Alpine
Emerald Alpine

Based in Limerick near Shannon Airport. Hire out new bikes with...

Sean Kelly Cycling Tour of Waterford 2008
Sean Kelly Cycling Tour of Waterford 2008

The main routes concentrated on scenic roads in and around the...

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Did you know?

There’s a town in Country Tipperary where the main square is named in the honor of a cyclist! Carrick-on-Suir, birthplace of champion cyclist Sean Kelly, rated No.1 in the years (1984-1989).

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