Cycling Initiative
Introduction:
The Cork Sports Partnership has coordinated a number of cycling initiatives during 2009 and plans are under way to continue this into 2010. The Sports Partnership has 3 major cycling initiatives planned for 2010. The aim of these initiatives is to promote cycling across the City and County of Cork by offering participants the opportunity to cycle in an organised, safer environment. These events cater for all categories of cyclists from recreational, to more experienced cyclists. The first cycling event of 2010 is the Mallow 10km Family Fun Challenge which is taking place in Mallow 4th of April at Mallow GAA Sports Complex.
Follow the links for more information on each of the events.
2010 Cork cycling Initiatives:
- Mallow 10Km Family Fun Challenge- Sunday, 4th April 2010
- Stephen Roche– Tour De Cure - Saturday, 8th May 2010
- An Post Rebel Tour 2010
Get On Your Bike with 2010 An Post Cycle Series
The An Post Cycle Series is a series of 5 cycle events organised over the summer in conjunction with the An Post and the Irish Sports Council. The main aim of this initiative is to encourage communities around the country to get back on their bikes. The cycling routes are designed for everyone from the serious amateurs to the enthusiastic beginners. Family routes will be approximately 10kms while short, medium and long distance routes will be approximately 60kms, 100kms and 160kms.
The An Post Series comprises one event per month between May and September:
- Tour of Sligo - Sunday 9th of May
- Tour De Burren in Clare - on Saturday, 19th June
- The Heritage Cycle Tour of Meath - Sunday, 25th July
- Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford - Sunday, 29th August
- The Rebel Tour of Cork – Saturday, 11th September
The An Post Rebel Tour of Cork 2009 was our first ever cycling event. It turned out to be a marvellous success with almost 750 cyclists on their bikes who enjoyed a lovely sunday cycle.
This year's An Post Rebel Tour will take place on Saturday, 11th September 2010.
Full details will follow in the coming weeks.