The New Year is often a time when we set ourselves new challenges for the year ahead: they may be attitude changes, physical changes, life style changes…
One sure thing is if you set yourself the goal of cycling any of the distances at the Tour de Burren we can guarantee you will have an amazing day. You will be surrounded by like minded people, good food, great company and plenty of banter and good cheer.
The Tour de Burren is a cycle organised and run by the Burren Cycling Club- regular cyclists. It is not a ‘money machine’ where our only aim is to make a profit. We strive for everyone who takes part to be safe while enjoying cycling our beautiful county.
Set yourself the challenge of taking part in this years Tour de Burren. You will not regret spending a day cycling around Ballyvaughan and North Clare. The feeling you will have as you are greeted at the finish line with an ice cream is simply ‘brilliant’.
The annual Burren Charity Challenge will take place on Thursday 27th December 2018 in Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. Registration will take place from 11:00 a.m at Monks Ballyvaughan. The event will start at 1pm sharp.
This year all money raised will go towards the Burren Chernobyl Project.
Entry Fee:
The Tour de Burren 2019 online registration is now open.
For more information about the routes click here.
There is a wide selection of distances to choose from but remember you can always change your distance on the day. So please don’t get worried about booking the wrong distance. The main thing is to book your place today and work towards that goal.
‘Night into Day’ : 2AM Saturday 22nd June 2019
135KM Burning Burren: 9AM Saturday 22nd June 2019
85KM Burren Heart: 10AM Saturday 22nd June 2019
60KM Burren Ramble: 10AM Saturday 22nd June 2019
Approx. 14KM Family Loop: 11AM Saturday 22nd June 2019
WHERE: FREE parking is provided in the designated ‘Night into Day’ area in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar (same field as registration.)
Please note that there will be people collecting for a local girl, Aoife Sage, in and around the parking area.
Aoife is 14 years old and urgently needs life saving neurosurgery in Barcelona. Aoife’s parents need to raise €100,000 before September, so all support is massively appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your support and consideration.
WHEN: Registration will take place from 4pm on Friday 15th June until 1.30AM on Saturday 16th June. Registration will close at 1.30AM.
You only require your name to register so don’t worry about booking numbers.
WHERE: Registration will take place in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar, Ballyvaughan.
WHEN: The ‘Night Cycle’ briefing will take place at 1.30AM followed by a Questions & Answers Session.
WHERE: The briefing will take place in the Registration Tent in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar, Ballyvaughan.
‘Night into Day’ will start promptly at 2AM
135KM will start promptly at 9AM
85KM & 60KM will start promptly at 10AM
IMPORTANT: If you leave early there will be no marshals on the roads and you cycle at your own risk. We do not recommend nor encourage
any cyclist to depart before the start time.
Also showers of rain are promised throughout Saturday so please be careful on the road and come fully prepared.
There are NO road closures in place.
But please expect delays on all approach roads to Ballyvaughan.
Please allow ample time when planning your journey to Ballyvaughan and arrive with time to spare.
All directional route signage is marked with YELLOW & BLACK signs. Please follow them. Each route is clearly sign posted so please keep your eyes open.
Night Cycle: There is NO food or water stop on the ‘Night Cycle’. Please bring your own supply of food and water.
Breakfast will be served in Monks Ballyvaughan from 5.30AM to 7AM.
Day Cycle: The only food stop on all day routes will be in Lisdoonvarna. Here you will enjoy an array of sandwiches and sweet treats, which will include our famous brown bread and smoked salmon and cheesecake.
At the food stop there will be a bike mechanic should you require assistance. Tyres and tubes will be available from the mechanic, at a COST, so please bring pocket money.
Distance: 80KM
Climb: 500m of climbing on main roads
Average Speed: 20 – 25kph until the hammer drops where you can then test your legs from there. Up to that point please respect the peloton and enjoy the experience.
The ‘Night Cycle’ is a controlled cycle until the lead car decides otherwise. It is a group cycle in the dark.
We have added an optional climb on the way home in Fanore.
It is 3.9KM long with an average 6%.
This climb is not to be taken lightly but the views are SPECTACULAR if the day is fine.
The decent is fast so please be careful if you decide to do it.
This option of the climb will be closed if the weather is poor.
Remember you can skip the climb if your legs do not feel up to it!!
It is 100% OPTIONAL.
After you complete the Night Cycle, enjoy breakfast and recharge you have the option of cycling any of the day routes.
135KM starts at 9AM
85KM & 60KM starts at 10AM
You also play a vital role in the successful running of the event. Please prepare for the day, arrive with time to spare, your bicycle in good working order, respect the rules of the road and be kind to your fellow cyclists, marshals and organisers.
We hope you enjoy your day at the Tour de Burren.
PLEASE LEAVE NO TRACE
The Burren is a beautiful place. Please help us keep it that way. Don’t litter while cycling the Tour de Burren.
WHERE: FREE parking is provided in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar (same field as registration).
Please note that there will be people collecting for a local girl, Aoife Sage, in and around the parking area.
Aoife is 14 years old and urgently needs life saving neurosurgery in Barcelona. Aoife’s parents need to raise €100,000 before September, so all support is massively appreciated.
Thank you in advance for your support and consideration.
WHEN: Registration for all events will open on Friday, 15th June, from 4pm until 9pm and
Saturday, 16th June, from 7am onwards
To register you will require your name. No need to worry about booking reference numbers.
WHERE: Registration will take place in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar, Ballyvaughan.
135KM will start promptly at 9AM
85KM & 60KM will start promptly at 10AM
IMPORTANT: If you leave early there will be no marshals on the roads and you cycle at your own risk. We do not recommend nor encourage any cyclist to depart before the start time.
Also showers of rain are promised throughout Saturday so please be careful on the road and come fully prepared.
There are NO road closures in place.
But please expect delays on all approach roads to Ballyvaughan.
Please allow ample time when planning your journey to Ballyvaughan and arrive with time to spare.
All directional route signage is marked with YELLOW & BLACK signs. Please follow them. Each route is clearly sign posted so please keep your eyes open.
The only food stop on all routes will be in Lisdoonvarna. Here you will enjoy an array of sandwiches and sweet treats, which will include our famous brown bread and smoked salmon and cheesecake.
At the food stop there will be a bike mechanic should you require assistance. Tyres and tubes will be available from the mechanic, at a COST, so please bring pocket money.
We have added an optional climb on the way home in Fanore.
It is 3.9KM long with an average 6%.
This climb is not to be taken lightly but the views are SPECTACULAR if the day is fine.
The descent is fast so please be careful if you decide to do it.
This optional climb will be closed if the weather is poor.
Remember you can skip the climb if your legs do not feel up to it!!
It is 100% OPTIONAL.
The Burren Cycling Club is a voluntary group of passionate cyclists who work hard to ensure the Tour de Burren is run to the highest of standards.
You also play a vital role in the successful running of the event. Please prepare for the day, arrive with time to spare, your bicycle in good working order, respect the rules of the road and be kind to your fellow cyclists, marshals and organisers.
We hope you enjoy your day at the Tour de Burren.
PLEASE LEAVE NO TRACE
The Burren is a beautiful place. Please help us keep it that way. Don’t litter while cycling the Tour de Burren.
If you missed the online registration- don’t worry.
Registration for all events will open on Friday, 15th June, from 4pm until 9pm and Saturday, 16th June, from 7am onwards. Please arrive early to register on time.
Registration will take place in the Green Field beside O’ Lochlainn’s Bar, Ballyvaughan.
Reminder: Our online registration for this year’s Tour de Burren will close at midnight tonight, Wednesday 13th June.
On Saturday morning our lucky competition winners went on a Pre Tour de Burren training spin with Sean Kelly in Ballyvaughan.
Cecelia Shefflin from Marble City Cycling Club and Nikki Rice from Kilkenny Tri Club were well able to keep up with Sean and the Burren Cycling Club members on a 60km training spin around North Clare.
The Burren Cycling Club look forward to welcoming the ladies back to Ballyvaughan on the 16th June for the main event.
There is still time to register at www.tourdeburren.com.
Thank you to Hylands Burren Hotel for accommodating the ladies on Friday night and Monks Ballyvaughan Seafood Restaurant & Bar for treating the ladies to fabulous seafood on Friday evening.