An Post Rebel Tour 2013

The An Post Rebel Tour is returning to Glengarrif, West Cork again this year.
The event will take place on Saturday, September 14.

There will be four different road events catering for cycling enthusiasts of all levels and abilities including a 10km Family Fun Cycle.  On the longer routes, participants will be treated to some stunning sea views whilst also sampling the picturesque countryside that the Rebel County has on offer.

Registration and Fees:

The 2013 Routes:

• Rebel Pedal 10km
• Rebel Cruise 55km 
• Rebel Rider 85km 
• Rebel Challenge 160km 

10km Rebel Pedal

The An Post Rebel Tour would not be complete without its family fun cycle - the 10km Rebel Pedal. Beginning at event HQ, the Eccles Hotel, the route offers families a fun and leisurely cycle which allows participants of all ages the opportunity to complete this 10km circuit. We hope to have the picnic stop in the woods again this year.

55km Rebel Cruise

The 55km Rebel Cruise in 2013 takes you out from Glengarriff to Kenmare along the N71, climbing the Caha Pass over the Cork/Kerry border through a series of beautiful hand hewn rock tunnels. On your easy descent into Kenmare passing Molly Gallivans Cottage, Bonane Heritage Park and Lorge Chocolates, you will be guided into a welcome food stop to recover and refuel for the return journey.

On your return trip, as you approach Glengarriff from the Kenmare side the main tunnel dramatically frames the entry back into the county of Cork. The scenery that presents before you on the Glengarriff side is stunning with a view of Barley lake, Glengarriff woods and Bantry Bay, which will quickly remove any aches and pains from the climb as you roll gently back down into the picturesque village of Glengarriff.

For details on the route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/97331137

85km Rebel Rider

The 85km Rebel Rider will depart Glengarriff along the N71, climbing the Caha Pass through a series of beautiful hand hewn rock tunnels across the border into the Kingdom of Kerry. Following an easy descent down to Kenmare, take a left turn onto the R571 in the direction of the Beara Peninsula along the shoreline of the Kenmare Bay, before turning right at Tousist for a welcome food/refreshments stop.

Enclosed by mountains and sea, Tuosist has some of the most spectacular scenery to be found anywhere in Ireland, with views out to the Atlantic Ocean and across Kenmare Bay to the Ring of Kerry and the majestic range of the Magillicuddy Reeks. Departing Tousist and following the coast road through Kilmakilloge and onto Lauragh where you will be guided onto the R574 to begin your climb of the famous Healy Pass.

Once you get up out of the valley you will be treated to the most spectacular views which will distract from the pain of the climb and reward your efforts. On passing back over the border at the summit of the Healy Pass, you are back in the Rebel County of Cork and treated to a 4 km descent of sharp hairpen bends with wonderful little stone walls and bridges hidden beneath. At the base of the Healy Pass you will be turning left onto the R572 which will bring you back to Glengarriff to recover and celebrate your achievement. 

For details on the route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/97370293

160km Rebel Challenge

This years new route is tough, demanding & difficult and would be deserving of the title “Beast of Beara”. Once completed you will be overwhelmed by a great sense of achievement and accomplishment, with fantastic memories of the day you conquered the Beara peninsula, following a figure of 8 with a double climb of the Healy Pass from the north side.

The route starts out from Glengarriff and the climb over the Caha Pass, through a series of beautiful hand hewn rock tunnels across the border into the Kingdom of Kerry. Following an easy descent down to Kenmare, take a left turn onto the R571 in the direction of the Beara Peninsula along the shoreline of the Kenmare Bay and into Lauragh before climbing the Healy Pass for the first time, crossing back over into the Rebel County of Cork. The descent from the Healy Pass requires care and attention with many sharp and hairpen corners to negotiate and a welcome food/refreshment stop awaiting riders at the bottom.

Continuing on the R572 through the fishing port of Castletownbere and onto the picture postcard Village of Allihies, before climbing the significant rocky mountain pass between Allihies and Urhan known locally as “Reentrisk” or translated meaning “The Cods Head”.

The second foodstop on this challenging route will be laid out for riders arriving in Eyeries, where you can refuel and prepare for the final leg of your journey. Continuing along the R571 through the village of Ardgroom and rolling into Lauragh, you will be guided to take a right turn onto the R574 to climb the Healy Pass for the second time, now armed with the full knowledge of what lays ahead. The Healy Pass descent again needs care and attention before turning left at the bottom and back onto the R572 rolling back into Glengarriff to claim the title “Beast of Beara” 

For details on the route:
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/97342447

For more information 

Visit www.corkrebeltour.ie or contact

Eithne Hammond
Cork Local Sports Partnership Ltd.
Yeats House
Barrack Square
Ballincollig,
Co. Cork
 
Tel. 021-4665080

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