The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford 2012

The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford came about because of the desire of the people of Waterford to pay tribute to the name of Sean Kelly in a manner befitting his legendary cycling status. It also came about because of Sean Kelly’s willingness to lend his name to an event which would benefit his own area and his own people. Finally, it came about because of the willingness of Waterford County Council and Waterford Sports Partnership to come together with the local cycing clubs and community groups to plan and deliver this exciting event. 2011 saw the fifth staging of the event and it was an unrivalled success with over 5,500 riders taking part across the four routes.

The 2012 Tour will be held on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 August and is part of the An Post Series of five cycling events throughout Ireland in 2012. 

The 2012 Routes:

There are four different routes of varying degrees of difficulty: 

SATURDAY 25 AUGUST 2012 - ENTRY ON THE DAY ONLY FOR THE 10K

The Kelly Ten is a family event open to all. Over 1,000 cyclists of all ages took part in the 2011 Kelly Ten. This event takes place in Dungarvan, largely on a scenic cycle track taking in Abbeyside, Clonea and the Gold Coast.

The Kelly Ten

SUNDAY 26th AUGUST 2012 - PRE REGISTRATION ONLY - NO ENTRY ON THE DAY

The 50km Kelly Cruise is a gentle tester for those who spend a good bit of time in the saddle.
For those, however, who are not regular cyclists, this a really good test, and particularly suitable for family participants.

The 50km Kelly Cruise

The 100km Kelly Heritage Route is a new route for 2012, ideal for the touring cyclists, this stunning route skirts the coast through Ring and Ardmore and then takes in the wonderful scenery along the River Blackwater through Knockanore, Lismore and Cappoquin. 

The 100km Kelly Heritage Route

The 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge is the tough, tough, part of the tour and not for the faint
hearted. It includes three tough climbs, Powers the Pot, Mahon Falls & the Máma Road and is suitable for more experienced touring cyclists or those that have taken part in the 100k in previous years.

The 160km Kelly Comeragh Challenge

The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford is about participation, fun and sporting challenge. But, it is also part of a bigger overall objective to make County Waterford an extremely cycle-friendly place, firstly, for visitors to the County, whether from home or abroad, but also for our own community. We want everybody to have the opportunity of realising the beauties and benefits of cycling, whilst also experiencing the hospitality and breathtaking scenery of County Waterford.

Are you up for it? Go on - get on your bike, and get ready for the Sean Kelly!

Registration and Entry Fees:

For online registration or to download a postal entry form please visit www.theseankellytour.com

Details of entry fees are as follows:  

Cycling Ireland members can avail of a 10% discount on the entry fee. Cycling Ireland Membership number to be completed on entry form (this will be verified with Cycling Ireland)

Closing date for receipt of entries is Tuesday 21st August 2012

Further Information

For further information on The Sean Kelly Tour of Waterford please call 058 21104 or visit www.theseankellytour.com