REGISTRATION for The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle 2016 will open next Friday, December 11 and will be done by way of a lottery for the first time.

For the first time in its 31 year history registration will be done by way of lottery as last year there was an unprecedented demand for one of the 11,500 places and this saw many regular supporters  left disappointed.

Taking this on board the committee members decided that the fairest system, in order to allow everyone a chance of entry, has shown to be a lottery.

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The 2015 event was one of the most memorable cycles so far, raising over €1.85 million, and in 31 years The Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle has raised over €10 million for charities in Kerry.

Cathal Walshe, Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle PRO, explained how it will work: “We are very excited to get started on our event for 2016 and will open the pre-registration for the lottery on Friday,  December 11, it will remain open for six weeks. There will be no need to rush, the final selection is not based on how early you register; in line with any lottery, all selections will be random.

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“This year two entries are permitted per person to allow training buddies and friends register together. There will be a fee of €10 per person to register for the lottery, this fee is non-refundable and all proceeds will go to the cycle’s charities. If you are successful this fee will be deducted from your minimum charitable donation, which is the same as last year at €85.”

With the date of registration and new format now confirmed, Cathal continued: “Pre-registration will remain open until midnight on Sunday, 31st January 2016. Then on Monday, 15th February 2016, the Lottery winners will be emailed to inform them that they have been successful along with final instructions on how to confirm their place. On Sunday 20th February, 2016, those who have not accepted will see their place reallocated.”