Register now for the An Post Tour of Sligo 2012

12 Mar 2012


The 2012 event will be held on Sunday 6 May and it's a chance to be active while also enjoying the spectacular scenery on offer in Sligo. The cycling tour will afford people of Sligo and visitors to the County, the chance to enjoy stunning scenery ranging from majestic mountains to spectacular sea views and including picturesque country scenery and rural villages from the saddle of a bike. As part of the overall event, there are four different routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Thus the tour will accommodate a wide range of cycling interests, including family cycling, the leisure cyclist and of course, seasoned/experienced cyclists.


This year we are holding the 10K Hazelwood Spin for All on Saturday 5 May for 9yrs+, as well as hosting a Bike Blast Family Day with Skills & Drills for 6-8 year olds, a RampRage BMX Display, fun activities, music and more. Once again for 2012 we have the 60K Lough Gill Circuit, the 100K Innisfree Tour, which was introduced last year and proved very popular, and the 160K Ox Mountain Challenge. Cycling legend, Sean Kelly is the ambassador for the An Post Cycle Series he will be coming back to Sligo again in 2012, giving participants, both local and visitors to the county, the wonderful opportunity of cycling alongside a living cycling legend.

 

 

The 2012 Routes:Saturday 5 May

  • 10Km Hazelwood Spin for All (9yrs+)
  • Sprocket Rocket Skill & Drills (6-8yrs)

 

Sunday 6 May

  • 60Km Lough Gill Circuit
  • 100Km Innisfree Tour
  • 160Km Ox Mountain Challenge


For more information and detailed descriptions of all the routes please visit: http://www.tourofsligo.ie/the-routes/


Registration and Entry Fees:

Registration for the 2012 An Post Tour of Sligo can now be completed online or through postal entries, both of which can be found at the following link

 

Details of entry fees are as follows:

  • 10km Hazelwood Spin for All (9yrs +) €2 per person
  • Sprocket Rocket Skills & Drills (6-8yrs) €2 per person
  • 60km Lough Gill Circuit €25 per person
  • 100km Innisfree Tour €35 per person
  • 160km Ox Mountain Challenge €35 per person

 

Closing date for entries is Wednesday 25 April 2012


Cycling Ireland members can avail of a 10% discount on their respective entry fee.


Membership number is to be completed on entry form and proof of membership produced at sign-on on the evening before/day of the event.


Further InformationFor further information and any queries relating to the An Post Tour of Sligo please contact: