Cyclists take part in mass closed-road event

Over 1,800 cyclists took part in Ireland’s first ever closed-road mass participation cycling event in Co Clare today.

Cyclists take part in mass closed-road event
Sun, 22 Aug, 2010 - 14:51

Over 1,800 cyclists took part in Ireland’s first ever closed-road mass participation cycling event in Co Clare today.

The inaugural Sky Ride Etape Hibernia attracted cyclists from all over Ireland and the UK, as well as from throughout Europe and USA. Participants cycled 82 miles of traffic-free roads in some of the west of Ireland’s most scenic locations.

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