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Taking a breath along the breathtaking Ballinskelligs Beach, along the Iveragh Peninsula and Wild Atlantic Way were, Maureen Cournane, Killarney Cycling Festival, Gleneagle Hotel, with Fionnbar Walsh, LiveLife Foundation, Adam King, Champion Hammer Thrower and Neilie Fitzpatrick, Ballinscelligs, at the launch the Killarney Cycling Festival on Saturday, August 27th 2016. Photo by Valerie O’Sullivan
SPECTACULAR scenery will await cyclists later this month in the Killarney Cycling Festival, with a local charity benefitting from the event.
The Festival takes place on Saturday, August 27, where participants can choose from two tantalising routes, the Wrong Way Round or the gruelling Hard Way Round. Both routes circle the spectacular Iveragh Peninsula, taking in some of the most spectacular vistas on the planet.
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The Donal Walsh LiveLife Foundation is the official charity of the Killarney Cycling Festival. Cyclists have the option of donating directly to the charity when registering. Registration costs €55 and includes access to the food stops and the post cycle party at The Gleneagle Hotel with live entertainment and a barbeque.
The Wrong Way Round is 160 km long. It departs from The Gleneagle hotel and tackles Molls Gap first before heading for the scenic South West via Sneem. From there on the route is familiar passing Waterville, Cahersiveen, Glenbeigh and Killorglin.
The more challenging Hard Way Round is 180 km long and diverges from the Wrong Way Round by taking a right for Ballaghbeama through the heart of Kerry to Ballaghasheen Pass, then there’s a further detour around the stunning Skellig Ring before rejoining the main troop on the road to Cahersiveen.
To register visit www.killarneycyclingfestival.com for more information email info@killarneycyclingfestival.com
