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The organisers would like to thank everyone who attended the Tour de Burren on Saturday June 20th. The event was very successful and the day went very well.
Results from Tour de Burren 2009. There were some issues with some of the timings and some cyclists are not included in the results list. This was mainly due to teething problems with the equipment and unclear instructions for the use of the timers; timers being broken and missing timers. The organisers wish to apologise if your time is not on the list and we will do everything possible to ensure this does not happen in 2010.
Photos of the event can be seen here. More photos wil be added in the coming week.
Feedback received.
An Post Tour de Burren ROUTE DETAILS
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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.
Map and details of 10 Km cycle
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.
Map of 60 km cycle
Map and Topography of 60 Km Cycle
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.
Map of 160 km cycle
Map and Topography of 160 Km Cycle
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.
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