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Large crowds expected at major cycling event in Donegal Town this weekend

written by Stephen Maguire 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.

3 Routes, all with support vehicles, are on offer catering for all level of cyclist.

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 10.00am.

Magee Donegal Bay Spring Sportive Sat April 8th

Large crowds expected at major cycling event in Donegal Town this weekend was last modified: April 5th, 2017 by Stephen Maguire
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Stephen Maguire

Stephen Maguire is the co-founder of Donegal Daily. He has worked as a reporter for almost 30 years starting locally with the Donegal Peoples Press before moving to the Mirror Group. He continues to contribute daily to national media outlets including the Irish Times, RTE, the Irish Independent, Irish Sun, Irish Mirror, Irish Star, the Daily Mail and the Examiner.

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