Polka Dot Challenge Newsletter

Western lakes Polka Dot Challenge

Sunday July 19th 09

The West’s Ultimate Cycling Challenge

supporting

Concern

Sign on open at 7.30am Start at 8.30am

from

Western lakes Cycling Centre

Kilmaine Rd. Ballinrobe,

 Ride the Hills of South Mayo and Galway's Joyce Country on quiet country roads

 and discover the beauty of Irelands Western lakes.

Entry on line to day http://www.westernlakescc.com/#/polkadot-challenge-route2009/4531993692

Polka Dot Fada 180km

A challenge aimed at the experienced cyclist.

Ballinrobe-Carnacon-Ballintubber-Killawalla-Bohaun Climb-Teevinish Climb-Aghagower-Standing Stone Climb-Liscarney-Letterbrok Climb-Drummin-Barnaderg Climb-Doolough-Ashleigh Falls-Srahlea Bridge-Croghrimbeg-Lallys Climb-Tourmakeady- Churchfield Climb-Killateaun-Cappnacreha Climb-Derrymore-Maumtrasna Climb-Ail Dubh Climb-Maam-Maumean Climb-Cornamona-Treena Climb-ToonlegeeClimb-Cloghbrak-Clonbur- Ballinrobe

Sign on for Polka Dot Fada opens at 7.30am

Start at 8.30am

 

 

Polka Dot 120 km.

 A Challenge for the leisure cyclist containing 9 climbs.

Ballinrobe-Carnacon-Ballintubber-Killawalla-Bohaun Climb-Croghrimbeg-Lallys Climb-Tourmakeady-Churchfield Climb- Killateaun-Cappnacreha Climb-Derrymore-Maumtrasna Climb-Ail Dubh Climb-Maam-

 

Maumean Climb-Cornamona-Treena Climb-- Cloghbrak-Clonbur-Ballinrobe

Sign on opens at 7.30am

Start at 9.30 am

 

Polka Dot Beag 80km

A route designed for riders who are dipping their feet into the world of cycle challenges.

Ballinrobe-Carnacon-Ballintubber-Killawalla-Bohaun Climb- Croghrimbeg-Lallys Climb-Tourmakeady-Derrymore-Maumtrasna Climb-Finny-Clonbur-Ballinrobe

Sign on opens at 7.30 am

Start at 9.30 am

 

 

 

 

Entry fee for all 3 events is

35 euro for Cycling Ireland Members

45 euro for Non- Cycling Ireland Members (includes 10euro day membership)

There will be 2 Water/Fruit stops on all routes with the 3rd main feed stops for all riders in Tourmakeady. Riders should carry enough provisions to get them as far as Tourmakeady ie energy bars.

 Although there will be support vehicles, riders are expected to carry out their own minor repairs. They should carry spare Tubes and puncture repair kit.

Riders are reminded that this is not a closed roads event and that the 'Rules of the Road' do apply. Please show caution and respect other road users.

Please show respect for the environment and local residents. Do Not Litter, Bring back what you bring out

 

Contact Fergal

087 1211047 for further details

WESTERN LAKES CYCLING CLUB