150km
Start time: 9:15am
Cyclists should study the route profile and be familiar with the route before the day.
The first food stop is in Kiltyclogher village at the 46k mark.
After Kiltyclogher you then meet the first climb up to Kilty Braes which continues up over Killea climb which tops out at 315m altitude.
Take care on the descent down to Cherrybrook where you meet the N16 (see route details).
At the 88k mark turn right towards Dowra village, extreme caution here please.
Continue through Dowra to Drumshanbo where the second food stop is in Drumshanbo (106k).
After the food stop you continue up the main road to Drumkeerin village (124k) where we have a water stop.
After passing through Dromahair village (138km), turn right up Newtownmanor climb. Once over this there is a nice descent back to Manorhamilton to enjoy your hot meal.
200kmStart time: 9am
Cyclists should study the route profile and be familiar with the route before the day.
This route is designed for experienced cyclists as it includes 2600m of climbing over 9 categorised climbs throughout County Leitrim. Each climb is marked by continental style signs giving the name, distance and average gradient of the climb ahead. See our
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The first food stop is in Kiltyclogher village at the 72k mark. By then you will have completed 4 climbs.
After Kiltyclogher you then meet the next climb up to Kilty Braes which continues up over Killea climb which tops out at 315m alt.
Take care on the descent down to Cherrybrook where you meet the N16 (see route details).
At the 102k mark turn right towards Dowra village, extreme caution here please.
There is a water stop in Dowra village (115k).
At 119k int he village of Ballinagleragh take a left turn for Bencroy climb. This 12k climb tops out at 408m altitude.
There is a cut-off time of 3pm for this section of the route. If you arrive after 3pm continue straight on towards Drumshanbo.The second food stop is in Drumshanbo (147k).
After the food stop you continue up the main road towards Drumkeerin village and at the 159k mark turn left for Tarmon climb. This is a very steep climb and it is recommended to have a 34-32 ring for comfort. Caution on the descent back towards Drumkeerin village where there is a water stop (169k).
After passing through Dromahair village (184k), turn right up Newtownmanor climb. Once over this there is a nice descent back to Manorhamilton where you can enjoy your hot meal.