Aillwee Cave Family Loop

The 10 km Aillwee Cave Family Loop is all about fun, enjoyment and participation. The cycle will start from the Sea Front in Ballyvaughan at 12:30 and head out on a loop to Aillwee Cave. There will be a charge of 2 Euro for this cycle. This is to cover Insurance costs and all participants will have to register either by Post or on the day. Participants are only covered by insurance if they have registered and paid the 2 Euro Insurance fee. 

Corkscrew Challenge

The 60 Km Corkscrew Challenge will start from the Sea Front in Ballyvaughan at 11am. The cyclists then go up Corskscrew Hill - a grade 2 King of the Mountains climb on the F.B.D Ras - and meet with the 160 Km cyslists at the Lisdoonvarna Food Stop where cyclists will have time to swap stories of the experience. There 60Km cycle then continues to Doolin, on to Ballinalacken, and home via Fanore and Black Head to Ballyvaughan. Registration is mandatory for insurance reasons and will be by Post or online. Charge for this event is 30 Euros. 

Burnin Burren

The 160 km spin Burnin Burren spin starts at the Sea Front in Ballyvaughan at 9.30am sharp and takes cyclists out of Ballyvaughan on the Galway road, veering left at Bellharbour, up Ballaghtdine, up Corker Hill, and on through Carron Village. Taking a right turn at Sheisamor Cross, back towards Ballyvaughan, at the cross a left turn and on towards the Corkscrew Hill - a grade 2 King of the Mountains climb on the F.B.D Ras. Next comes Lisdoonvarna, where there is a food stop in the new Pavilion Theatre. Cyclists then head for Kilfenora, on to Corofin, Ennistymon, Lahinch, Liscannor, up by Cliffs of Moher, another grade 2 King of the Mountains Hill. There is a welcome descent into Doolin, - food stop at Doolin Community Centre - then on to Ballinalacken, and home via Fanore and Black Head to Ballyvaughan. Registration is mandatory for Insurance reasons and will be by Post or On Line. Charge for this event is 30 Euros.

All routes are clearly marked on the roads and there are plenty of food and water stops along the way for those weary cyclists who need a break. Support vehicles will be in a plentiful supply for any cyclist requiring assistance. T-Shirts will be available for purchase on the day.

Location for the post cycle BBQ will be decided later.

This year's Tour is being supported by a number of organisations and tourism interests in the North Clare area.

Note that wearing of a cycling helmet is mandatory for all 3 routes.

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