Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday 14th Sept 2024 for what will hopefully be another epic day in Beara.

Registration & Event Pack Collection

Friday 13th

160k,120k, 90k Eccles Hotel Glengarriff 6:30pm – 9:30pm P75 AO72

Saturday 14th

160k 120k 90k Eccles Hotel Glengarriff 6:30am – 9:00am P75 AO72

You will require a copy of your event ticket, this is in a pdf attachment to your confirmation email, it shows your name and bike number. The event pack contains personalised and colour coded bike tags and wristbands

Merchandise

Event jackets and jerseys can be collected or purchased at Sign In at the Eccles Hotel. Finishers medals will be awarded to all participants who complete the event.

Start Times

The official start time for all routes is 8:00, cyclists may join the group start at 8 or leave anytime between 7:30 and 9:00.
Cyclist are asked not to start outside the 7:30 – 9:00 window as they will not have event support, event insurance cover, food stops, medical or mechanical support

All 3 routes will start at the Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff. P75 AO72

Cut Off Times

The broom wagon will leave Eyeries foodstop at 3:45pm and travel at an average speed of 20kph arriving in Glengarriff at 6:15pm. The Glengarriff finish line will close at 6:15pm. Any cyclists passed by broom wagon will be cycling unsupported and deemed to be outside of the event. They will not be eligible for finishers medals and will be responsible for their own safety and way home.

Transferring To Another Route

Cyclists can transfer to one of the other routes on the day if they wish to do so, however, if transferring to the 160k route please let us know at Sign In and allow ample time to finish within the times mentioned above.

Food & Waterstops

There are foodstops at Eyeries for all routes and also in Adrigole for the 160km. The Adrigole foodstop will be open from 9:30am and the Eyeries Foodstop from 10:30am. There will be a number of waterstops at strategic positions including Lauragh, Healy Pass, Gour (7K after Castletownbere), Allihies. Extra waterstops maybe provided if conditions require.

Parking

Carpool if possible. There will be limited free parking for the Tour De Beara in Glengarriff. Consider parking on the roadside between Glengarriff and Adrigole as capacity in the immediate village area will fill early. Off road parking will also be available. Please follow the directions of the parking stewards.

Road Safety

All roads are open to vehicular traffic and normal rules of the road apply.
Please be mindful of other road users, your own safety and that of other cyclists. Emergency medical number 085 2326589 is printed on your bike tag and wristband

Bike Repairs
Bike mechanics will be available on the day, however, everybody is expected to bring the basics with them on the day i.e. Puncture repair kit, spare tube, pump and tyre levers. It is strongly advised that you know how to fix a simple puncture as this could save you a lot of waiting time on the day.
If you encounter a problem that you are unable to sort yourself phone the Mechanical Breakdown helpline number which is on your bike tag and wristband
Please give clear and precise information on the nature of the problem, where you are located and give your contact number.
The coordinator will inform the nearest mechanic to assist you but please understand that they may take some time to reach you. It is strongly advised that you have a full service carried out on your bike before the event.
There will be a bike repair station at Eyeries and at Adrigole food stops.

Cyclists can transfer to one of the other routes on the day if they wish to do so, however, if transferring to the 160k route please let us know at Sign In and allow ample time to finish within the times mentioned above.

Name changes on tickets or deferrals to next year cannot be made.

First aid will be provided on the day by the Irish Red Cross. You will be provided with an Emergency number to call in the event of a Medical Emergency.

You will also be provided with a Breakdown Number in the event your Bike breaks down. The Service Vehicles will help you with minor mechanical difficulties where possible, however, you should ensure you have your bike properly checked and serviced before turning up for the Cycle.

A hard shell helmet is compulsory for every participant.

Don’t forget your bike, spare tube, pump and gear. We would advise each participant to bring some additional food and water.

There are food stops on the routes. Please also keep an eye on the weather forecast so that you can prepare for the day. (sunblock, rain gear etc.)

Yes, changing, toilet and limited shower facilities will be provided for participants in Glengarriff GAA just outside the town:

http://www.glengarriff.cork.gaa.ie/locate-us

Toilet facilities will be available at the Start/Finish area and at all the Food Stops.

Yes, there will be FREE Parking for the Tour De Beara in Glengarriff. Consider parking on the roadside between Glengarriff and Adrigole as capacity in the immediate village area will fill early.

Parking spaces are on a first come, first served basis. There is NO PARKING at the Event HQ, Eccles Hotel on the day of the event.

Please follow the instructions of our Parking Stewards on the morning of the event.

FOOD STOPS (FS) WATER STOPS (WS)

Beara 90km:

– FS – Eyeries

– WS – Lauragh & Healy Pass

Beara 120km;

-FS – Eyeries

-WS- Caha Centre Adrigole, Gour (7K after Castletownbere), Lauragh, Healy Pass

Beara 160km:

– FS – Adrigole & Eyeries

– WS – Lauragh, Healy Pass & Gour (7K after Castletownbere)

Some waterstops may provide snacks. Above are minimum number of waterstops, extra waterstops may be provided depending on circumstances eg hot day

All 3 routes will start at the Eccles Hotel, Glengarriff. P75 AO72

The official roll out time is 9.00am, however, cyclists on the 160k route can start from 7.30am and cyclists on the other two routes can start from 8.00am.

Please Note: If you start before these times you will not have event support, food stops or medical support.

Individual Entries: Individual Entries are required to sign-in prior to the event to collect an event number. A friend can sign in for you as long as they have your E-Ticket.

Participants will be emailed sign on details, they will be published here soon.

Online entries should receive an email confirmation almost immediately. Closer to the event you will receive an information pack which will be sent via email.

you will forfeit your place. We are no longer processing refunds, transfers or deferrals.

The closing date for entries is strictly midnight August 29th .

There will be NO REGISTRATION facility on the weekend of the event.

Maximum capacity for 2024 is 3,000. Registration will close automatically once this number is reached.

Entries are strictly on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. NO Exceptions!!