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About the Race

The Race is part of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association (UMCA) World Cup series which includes other huge endurance races such as The Race Across America.  The Race is run in association with Navan Road Club.

Unlike other cycling races such as the RÁS or the Tour de France, the course is in no way roped off.  There are no marshals controlling traffic flow, and there are no planned rest stops or stages in this event.  In The Race Around Ireland, once the clock starts in Navan it won’t stop until each rider reaches the finish line at the end of the 1,350 mile circuit.  This is designed to be one of the most grueling bike races in the World. 

It is expected that as a rider or team you must provide your own support crew and support vehicles. It’s the responsibility of the crew to care for the cyclists by providing food, clothing, medical care, bicycle repair, massage, and navigation.  Crewing for the cyclists will be as much of a challenge as riding itself.  It offers some immense rewards of seeing the country, building some lifelong friendships and the pride of getting your cyclists safely around Ireland.

Time Stations will be set approximately 40 to 80 miles apart.  At each Time Station, you must call into Race Headquarters and report your location and time.  This information will be posted on the Race Around Ireland website and it will allow the officials as well as your fans to track your progress.

Divisions

The heart of the event will be the Solo division.  That is where the ultimate challenge will lie. The race also has team categories consisting of two, four and eight athletes.  Teams can cycle in a relay format with one athlete always on the road.

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Children in Crossfire

Children in Crossfire

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To realise a world where young children achieve their full potential and facilitate to allow young children to perform effectively in their schools, communities and lives. Registered Charity No: XR85661 (NI), CHY 14182 (RoI)

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Donation by Anonymous on 05/10/11

£20.00

Best of Luck... keep her going..the wind will be on your back on the final stretch.

Donation by fergal mckenna on 12/09/11

£20.00

Hope the mechanic is also up to the challenge. Good luck, Neil & Lyn

Donation by Neil Rhodes on 12/09/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Bernie Ryan on 02/09/11

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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All the best Jim. Hope you ENJOY your epic adventure. This WILL be something you'll never forget. Good luck to your crew as well. Been there done that

Donation by Alan Hamilton on 16/08/11

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck with your challenge Jim, not long now!

Donation by Sonya Duffy on 02/08/11

£20.00

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Well done Jim on taking on a great challenge and adventure.

Donation by Donncha Cuttriss on 08/03/11

£20.00

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Best of luck to Jim and the rest of the team !!

Donation by nigel richmond on 12/02/11

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Hi Jim you are the best man I know for the challenge ahead I wish you all the best in this worthwhile endeavour.

Donation by Gordon McFarline on 08/02/11

£60.00

+ £16.92 Gift Aid

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All the best Jim, Good Luck for September!

Donation by Damian Lagan on 06/02/11

£50.00

+ £14.10 Gift Aid

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Very happy to support you Jim and your worthy charity. Good luck with the challenge.

Donation by Seamus Burke on 02/02/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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The very best of luck to you and all the crew Jim!!

Donation by Barry Burke on 01/02/11

£30.00

+ £8.46 Gift Aid

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best of luck Jim in your endeavour. Mark

Donation by Mark Moroney on 31/01/11

£15.00

+ £4.23 Gift Aid

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Best of luck Jim to you and the crew, i hope you have as much success as we did in 2009!! i hope you have a tail wind all the way!!!!! lol

Donation by damien keys on 18/01/11

£20.00

+ £5.64 Gift Aid

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Donation by Mary Doyle on 10/12/10

£100.00

+ £28.21 Gift Aid

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  • Offline donations$2,884.70
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$3,586.05
  • Gift Aid$159.99

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