Massive Wild Atlantic Way cycling event to launch this year; hopes to get 1,000 cyclists out each day

A new cycling event is aiming to generate €13m and 50,000 nights for hotels and B&Bs.

The Wild Atlantic Way Cycle Sportif will hold its inaugural event this September. Cyclists will travel 2,000kms from Kinsale in Cork to Muff in Donegal over 17 days with an option to complete one or more stages.