The Tour de Burren is now entering its fifth year of running and numbers are continuing to grow as word spreads of the fantastic route and the detailed level of organising and planning that goes into the event. The 2007 event had 120 cyclists and we hope that we will surpass this number in 2008.

The event offers cyclists a choice of two routes. A 160 km cycle for stronger cyclists and a 60 km spin, for the fun minded cyclist. Registration will take place from 08.30am to 09:30 at Logue's Bar. The cost of entry is €25 for a licensed member and €30 for a non licensed member. T-Shirts will be sale at €25. Package (T-shirt and Registration) €50

The 160 km spin starts 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 2005 F.B.D Ras.

Next comes Lisdoonvarna, where there is a food stop. 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, then on to Ballinalacken, and home via Fanore and Black Head to Ballyvaughan.

The 60km spin commences at 11.00am and the routes will meet at the Lisdoonvarna Food Stop where cyclists will have time to swap stories of the experience.

Both 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. Click in the Map link on the homepage for a downloadable route map.

T-Shirts will be available for purchase on the day.