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Killarney Cycling Festival to pedal centre stage on August 26
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NOW in its fourth year, the Killarney Cycling Festival returns August 26, 2017. Well established in the calendar of events the length and breadth of Ireland, the festival features the Wrong Way Round cycle, which is a twist on the traditional Ring of Kerry route.
Alternatively, you can challenge yourselves on the scenic Hard Way Round that circles the dramatic Skellig Ring, taking in some of the most spectacular vistas in the world – according to Lonely Planet!
At 180km long the route diverges from the Wrong Way Round by taking a right for Ballaghbeama through the heart of Kerry to Ballaghoisin. On the 180km route you’ll pass the stunning St Finian’s Bay with views of Skellig Micheal to aid you on the tough climb up Coomanaspic with breathtaking views of the Skellig Ring before the descent to the picturesque fishing village of Portmagee.
This year will be the fourth running of the event and last year saw over 500 riders turn out. “The dramatic coastal scenery, great marshalling, superb food are just some of the reason why Killarney Cycling Festival is growing in popularity,” said a spokesperson for the event. “It’s big enough to give you that really well run feel but small enough to maintain its intimacy and with the way the sport is expanding, it’s expected that number will be far surpassed this year.”
Early Bird ends January 31. Register www.killarneycyclingfestival.com.
Above: A backdrop of the Skelligs for Tom Meade, Dave Calpin and Anna Rowan, cyclists taking the challenging Wrong Way Round 180km cycle as part of Killarney Cycling Festival. PICTURE: VALERIE O'SULLIVAN
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