John O’Regan, Tralee, Shane Courtney, Loughill and Tom B. O’Connor, Ballyheigue, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
IT was a glorious morning at the ITT grounds at Dromtacker on Saturday as over 300 cyclists set off on the Kingdom Sportive Alliance Tour of Kerry.
They came from all over Kerry and far beyond to take part in the three day event which is now in its second year.
All stages offered the option of a 50 mile or a 100 mile route. There was also the option to do 1, 2 or all 3 days. Stage One went from Tralee to Killarney. Stage Two on Sunday headed out west to Dingle and Stage Three saw the participants explore the North Kerry coastline.
The organisers were delighted with how the event went and it’s now proving to be a big money-spinner for the town’s businesses during the June Bank Holiday weekend.
Scroll down for 20 more photos…
Jerry O’Connor, Blennerville, with Laura and James Fahey, Cahir, Co Tipperary, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanDavid Keating, Rockchapel, Gerard Corridon, Templeglantine and Paschal Keane, Duagh at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMarian Dee, Ballyduff, Siobhan Maguire, Blanchardstown and Maurice Costello, Kilflynn, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanHelen Hayes, John Burns, Eoin Gleeson and Michael Stack at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartin O’Keeffe, Newmarket, Pat O’Callaghan, Meelin and Donal O’Sullivan, Cullen, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMartina Burke, Cork, Marie Burke, Cork and Sheila Duggan, Dublin at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMike Finnerty, Fenit, Ger O’Halloran, Tralee, Andy Conway, Tralee, Fergus McLysaght, Tralee and Paudie Murphy, Tralee at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJohn O’Shea, Waterville, Kate Spring, Firies, Liam Murphy, Scartaglin, John Murphy, Scartaglin and Mossie Dowling, Duagh at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanHugh O’Donnell, Anto Cronin and Michael Coughlan all Killarney, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJoe Sheehy, Angela Collins and Kevin Finn at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanTerence and Denis Culloty at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanAidan Scanlon, Tralee, Donal Kelliher, Mullingar and Paul O’Sullivan, Kilcock, but originally from Tralee, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMembers of Tralee’s Chain Gang cycling club at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanJoe Collins, Newcastlewest and Chris Magill of Adrendalin Sports and Cycles, Abbeyfeale at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanMary Brady, Wicklow, Muriel Hehir, Bray, Gillian Lane, Killiney, Pam Coleman, Swords, at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCyclists leaving the ITT at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCyclists on their way at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCyclist on the way out of the ITT grounds at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCyclists on their way at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot CreanCBS The Green teachers Anto Cronin and Helen Hayes at the start of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive Cycling event at the ITT in Dromtacker on Saturday morning. Photo by Dermot Crean
One thought on “Over 300 Cyclists Take Part In Kingdom Alliance Sportive”
A great display of photos, everyone looks very happy!
A great display of photos, everyone looks very happy!