Tour of the Heartlands 2025
We go again with the untypical sportive routes that proved so popular last year: lots of rural lanes leading to some serious climbing before a much appreciated food stop for those keen to take on the full 111k challenge; the same route reduced to 93k and minus the steep Slieve Bloom sections for those not fancying the fatigue inducing Lackaroe and The Cut climbs, and a charming 55k spin along the Grand Canal’s new cycleway with a break in Pullagh for coffee and a bite for anyone who fancies an easier day. A Cycling Ireland license is a requirement to participate. Day Licences for non CI members are an additional €10 for senior riders and just €5 for under 18s.
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The longest route just got a little longer with a few kms added in order to make the return to Castledaly even safer. All the remainder remains the same with ascents of two of the classic Slieve Bloom climbs in Lackaroe and The Cut. Food stop and regroup at Clonaslee before final 55kms of lanes and byways back to Castledaly. €25.00. Click on above image for ridewithgps file
As above but with the gentler option of turning for Clonaslee and the relief of a food stop without taking on the heights. €25.00. Click on above image for ridewithgps
A shorter ride that shares the first 15k of the above routes before turning east along the Grand Canal’s new cycleway to Pullagh for coffee and sandwiches before going on to Rahan. Here it rejoins the returning longer routes for a total of 55k. Cost €15. Click on above image for ridewithgps file