Last year an incredible 1,800 participants took to the roads of Sligo for the An Post Tour of Sligo and this year promises to be even better!
The 2012 event will be held on Sunday 6 May and it’s a chance to be active while also enjoying the spectacular scenery on offer in Sligo.
The cycling tour will afford people of Sligo and visitors to the County, the chance to enjoy stunning scenery ranging from majestic mountains to spectacular sea views and including picturesque country scenery and rural villages from the saddle of a bike.
As part of the overall event, there are four different routes of varying degrees of difficulty. Thus the tour will accommodate a wide range of cycling interests, including family cycling, the leisure cyclist and of course, seasoned/experienced cyclists.
This year we are holding the 10K Hazelwood Spin for All on Saturday 5 May for 9yrs+, as well as hosting a Bike Blast Family Day with Skills & Drills for 6-8 year olds, a RampRage BMX Display, fun activities, music and more. Once again for 2012 we have the 60K Lough Gill Circuit, the 100K Innisfree Tour, which was introduced last year and proved very popular, and the 160K Ox Mountain Challenge.
An Post Tour of Sligo 2012 Ambassador
Due to unforeseen circumstances Sean Kelly will be unable to attend An Post Tour of Sligo 2012 as originally planned. However, we are delighted to announce that the ambassador for An Post Tour of Sligo on Sunday 6th May will be John Treacy Olympic Medallist, World Cross Country Champion and CEO of the Irish Sports Council. John will cycle part of each event and is looking forward to meeting cyclists on the day.
So….Have a Go – get on your bike for the An Post Tour of Sligo!
The 2012 Routes:
Saturday 5 May
- 10Km Hazelwood Spin for All (9yrs+)
- Sprocket Rocket Skill & Drills (6-8yrs)
Sunday 6 May
- 60Km Lough Gill Circuit
- 100Km Innisfree Tour
- 160Km Ox Mountain Challenge
For more information and detailed descriptions of all the routes please visit: http://www.tourofsligo.ie/the-routes/
Registration and Entry Fees:
Registration for the 2012 An Post Tour of Sligo can now be completed online or through postal entries, both of which can be found at the following link: http://www.tourofsligo.ie/how-to-enter/
Details of entry fees are as follows:
| 10km Hazelwood Spin for All (9yrs +) |
€2 per person |
| Sprocket Rocket Skills & Drills (6-8yrs) |
€2 per person |
| 60km Lough Gill Circuit |
€25 per person |
| 100km Innisfree Tour |
€35 per person |
| 160km Ox Mountain Challenge |
€35 per person |
Closing date for entries is Wednesday 25 April 2012
Cycling Ireland members can avail of a 10% discount on their respective entry fee.
Membership number is to be completed on entry form and proof of membership produced at sign-on on the evening before/day of the event.
Late Entries
Late entries can be made after the official closing date of Wednesday 25th April and up to 5pm Tuesday 1st May 2012. However, due to the planning requirements for the 60Km, 100Km and 160Km events, a late entry fee penalty will apply after 25th April 2012, up to and including the final date for receipt of entries of 5pm, Tuesday 1st May 2012 as follows:
- 60km Lough Gill Circuit – additional €10 per person. i.e. €35 per person
- 100km Innisfree Tour – additional €10 per person. i.e. €45 per person
- 160km Ox Mountain Challenge – additional €10 per person. i.e. €45 per person
- 10km Hazelwood Spin for All (9yrs+) – Cyclists can enter up to the day of the event (no penalty applies)
Further Information
For further information and any queries relating to the An Post Tour of Sligo please contact:
An Post Tour of Sligo,
Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership,
VEC Offices,
Riverside,
Sligo
Telephone: +353 71 91 61511
Website: www.tourofsligo.ie
Email: info@tourofsligo.ie
