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Hundreds expected at major cycling event in Donegal Town this weekend

written by Chris McNulty April 5, 2017
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Donegal Bay Cycling Club’s ‘Spring Sportive’ will take place this Saturday April 8th and once again the World famous Magee of Donegal will be the title sponsor of the event.

The ‘Spring Sportive’ was first run in 2013 and proved very popular attracting 200 participants. By 2016 the number of participants had risen to 300.

With the option of three routes, there is something for everyone.

Taking in the scenic roads of South West Donegal, the Sportive offers
stunning scenery, challenging routes, good organisation and great
hospitality.

All routes will meander along the “Wild Atlantic Way” with the 140K route taking in Donegal’s famous “Bluestack Drive”. The promised dry and sunny day will allow cyclists to fully appreciate the stunning scenery.

Three routes, all with support vehicles, are on offer catering for all level of cyclists.

140K Generous food stop at halfway point and hot food served at the finish – only €15.

100K Generous food stop at halfway point and hot food served at the finish – only €15.

50K Water & toilet stop at halfway point with tea and sandwiches served at the finish – only €10

Sign-on is at the Abbey Vocational School, Donegal Town from 8.30am with cycles starting from 10am.

Hundreds expected at major cycling event in Donegal Town this weekend was last modified: April 5th, 2017 by Chris McNulty
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Chris McNulty

Author of 'Boxing In Donegal: A History (2021)' - the definitive history of the sport in County Donegal - and 'Relentless: A Race Through Time', the 2019 memoir of former Irish Athletics Team Manager Patsy McGonagle. From St Johnston and now based in Letterkenny, Chris was a nominee for NUJ Sports Journalist of the Year in 2010. Honoured by the Donegal Boxing Board in 2016 for his coverage on the sport.

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