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The Burren Cycling Club is a non profit organisation which exists to promote cycling in and around the Burren Region. The club caters for all levels of cyclists and runs regular events and cycling sessions during the year. Cycling within Clare is nothing new with a variety of clubs located around the county. The Burren with its vast array of terrain ranging from the gentle slopes of Fanore to the lung bursting Corkscrew Hill poses a challenge for all levels of cyclist.

 The club is centred around the village of Ballyvaughan in County Clare. Ballyvaughan is a fishing and farming village on the west coast of Ireland. It is situated in one of the most idyllic places in Ireland, nestled between the hills of the Burren (or mountains, as we call them) and the sea, on the southern shore of Galway Bay. It is the ideal place for almost everybody: those who look for peace and tranquility in their holidays or long weekends, those who look for traditional music and old pubs, for the archaeologists, botanists, and fishermen. Families will enjoy the safety of our beach in Bishopsquarter, surfers will love the waves in Fanore. Hillwalking and cycling are among the most popular pastimes among locals and tourists alike.

The Club has already hosted six successful " Tour de Burren" spins and is already actively planning ahead for the summer Tour which will happen on Saturday the 19th of June 2010. This event has grown in popularity over the last six years and attracted over 1000 cyclists in 2009. The “Tour de Burren” is part of  the An Post Cycle Series, between An Post and the Irish Sports Council which encourages communities around the country to get on their bikes. There are a variety of routes available on the day from the Family Spin of 10k, a 60k challenge for moderate cyclists and a 160km route for the more experienced cyclists. The 2009 event won great acclaim for its organizing, the clear route signposting, the quality and number of the food and water stops as well as the fabulous strawberry cheesecake which was served at the foodstop in Lisdoonvarna!! Its is truly a great day out and the club members are working hard to make the 2010 event even better. Further details will be added to our website in the next few weeks.

Visit http://www.ballyvaughanireland.com/ for further details on Ballyvaughan Village

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