Curlieu Wheelers Cycling Club

of climbing, before some great decending down to Dowra which will have a food stop. Starting in Leitrim Village heading to Kilclare, Drumcong, Ballinamore, Corlough and taking to R200 to Glangevlin, heading to Dowra, Route will then follow the 60k to Drumkeeran and back to Leitrim Via Drumshanbo.
The 140k route shares much of the 100k route as far as Dowra, taking in the Glangevlin climb. It will then proceed to the Manor/Enniskillen Road and head into Manorhamilton, turning to Drumkeeran and thereafter following the same route to Leitrim.
Cyclists on the 100 & 140k route can be ensured some spectacular views as they negotiate the category 2 climb.
Parking facilities available at Leitrim Gaels Community Pitch, including Changing and Showers. Food and Water Stops included.
Please visit our page for continued updates.Tour Of The Lakes 40km/20km

Cycle on the 1st of September 2012 starting at Geevgh Cross at 11am, Tour Of The Lakes 40km/20km , No Helmet No Cycle All proceeds goin towards Carren Hill Branch Irish Red Cross and St. John's Hospital Community Comfort Fund, refreshments afterwards, for further information contact Fintan 0879266551 , U16'S Must Be Supervised  it's a nice handy cycle not to many hills we try an accommodate all ages both novice and pro. It’s really just a bit of crack at the end of the day get out  to meet new people have a chat followed by sum light refreshments.

Please try and put this event and the Tour De Breffni into your Cycling calendar.  It’s good to get out and support the local events and it makes it easier when we can cycle to the event aswell.

Leitrim Cycling Club: Update on 2nd Annual Tour de Breffni - Sportive - taking place on October 7th, 2012.
The 60k tour will follow last years route and entail a complete loop of Lough Allen, terrain is generally flat, with some small climbs. Takes in Drumshanbo, Dowra, Drumkeeran and returns Drumshanbo to Leitrim Village.
There is also a 100km and 140km so there is something for all Wheelers. More details on the Wheelers and Leitrim Cycling clubs facebook page.

This is a local event and has been very well organised since it started. So it would be great to see lots of Clubs colours supporting Ger and his team. 

k of climbing, before some great decending down to Dowra which will have a food stop. Starting in Leitrim Village heading to Kilclare, Drumcong, Ballinamore, Corlough and taking to R200 to Glangevlin, heading to Dowra, Route will then follow the 60k to Drumkeeran and back to Leitrim Via Drumshanbo.
The 140k route shares much of the 100k route as far as Dowra, taking in the Glangevlin climb. It will then proceed to the Manor/Enniskillen Road and head into Manorhamilton, turning to Drumkeeran and thereafter following the same route to Leitrim.
Cyclists on the 100 & 140k route can be ensured some spectacular views as they negotiate the category 2 climb.
Parking facilities available at Leitrim Gaels Community Pitch, including Changing and Showers. Food and Water Stops included.
Please visit our page for continued

k of climbing, before some great decending down to Dowra which will have a food stop. Starting in Leitrim Village heading to Kilclare, Drumcong, Ballinamore, Corlough and taking to R200 to Glangevlin, heading to Dowra, Route will then follow the 60k to Drumkeeran and back to Leitrim Via Drumshanbo.
The 140k route shares much of the 100k route as far as Dowra, taking in the Glangevlin climb. It will then proceed to the Manor/Enniskillen Road and head into Manorhamilton, turning to Drumkeeran and thereafter following the same route to Leitrim.
Cyclists on the 100 & 140k route can be ensured some spectacular views as they negotiate the category 2 climb.
Parking facilities available at Leitrim Gaels Community Pitch, including Changing and Showers. Food and Water Stops included.
Please visit our page for cCounty Sligo Cycling Championships

TT takes place at Rosses Point on Thursday August 23rd, Sign on from 6 - 6:45. First rider off at 7:01
Road race on Saturday August 25th, time & location TBC.  More details on http://www.eireogcycling.com/

The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford

The 2012 Tour will be held on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August and is part of the An Post Series of five cycling events throughout Ireland in 2012.

The 2012 Routes:

There are four different routes of varying degrees of difficulty:

SATURDAY 25 AUGUST 2012 - ENTRY ON THE DAY ONLY FOR THE 10K

The Kelly Ten is a family event open to all. Over 1,000 cyclists of all ages took part in the 2011 Kelly Ten. This event takes place in Dungarvan, largely on a scenic cycle track taking in Abbeyside, Clonea and the Gold Coast.

The Kelly Ten

SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2012 - PRE REGISTRATION ONLY - NO ENTRY ON THE DAY

The 50km Kelly Cruise is a gentle tester for those who spend a good bit of time in the saddle.
For those, however, who are not regular cyclists, this a really good test, and particularly suitable for family participants.

The 50km Kelly Cruise

The 100km Kelly Heritage Route is a new route for 2012, ideal for the touring cyclists, this stunning route skirts the coast through Ring and Ardmore and then takes in the wonderful scenery along the River Blackwater through Knockanore, Lismore and Cappoquin.

The 100km Kelly Heritage Route

The 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge is the tough, tough, part of the tour and not for the faint
hearted. It includes three tough climbs, Powers the Pot, Mahon Falls & the Máma Road and is suitable for more experienced touring cyclists or those that have taken part in the 100k in previous years.

The 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge

If any members have any details they wish to put up on the blog, facebook page or local notes in the papers contact Aaron at curlieuwheelerscc@gmail.com as I will be unavailable for 2-3 weeks

Enjoy Carmel