Three Peaks Challenge
Saturday June 15th, 2024
75K AND 100K ROUTES
Saddle up for Down Syndrome Kerry in partnership with Killarney Cycling Club on Saturday, 15th June 2024 for this year’s Three Peak Challenge.
This event which is the only one day cycle event Down Syndrome Kerry is associated with this year, promises to be a fabulous day of cycling and fun!
With plenty of laughs and refreshments along the way, there are two routes available: 100km or 75km, to meet all abilities, covering some of the most beautiful landscapes in Ireland.
This is the perfect warm-up for anyone thinking of doing the Ring of Kerry Cycle this year or anybody looking for a really well run sportive with great craic guaranteed.
The 100km route challenges the stronger cyclists and the 75km route gives cyclists the chance to become familiar with Moll’s Gap which is part of the Ring of Kerry route.
Down Syndrome Kerry’s goal is to help people with down syndrome to make their own futures as bright and independent as possible by providing them with education, support and friendship every step of the way.
Funds raised from this cycle will help Down Syndrome Kerry to continue to provide vital services such as speech and language therapy, occupational therapy and job coaching to our members.
As Down Syndrome Kerry does not receive any government funding, they are totally dependent on your support to continue to make these services available to those who need them.
You can register for the cycle which is €40 for Cycling Ireland members, €20 for accompanied under 16’s on event master- https://eventmaster.ie/event/dW04CnGSwV
We thank you wholeheartedly for participating and we look forward to a challenging but most importantly, FUN event on June 15th.
ROUTE 1: 100KM
The 100k route has 1,160m for elevation and takes in some of the most rugged landscape of Muskerry, Killarney National Park, and the Lakes of Killarney.
The three main climbs on this route are:
- County Bounds: 7k long with 220m of elevation and a gentle gradient averaging 3.5%
- Top of Coom: 4k long with 170m elevation and an average gradient of 3%, but with ramps of 15%
- Moll’s Gap:9k long with 265m elevation and an average gradient of 3%
- Ride with GPS route – click here …
ROUTE 2: 75KM
The 75k route is less demanding with 835m of elevation and one major climb of Moll’s Gap, which is not steep (9k long with a gentle and consistent gradient of 3%). The route passes through Kilgarvan and Kenmare before the climb of Moll’s Gap, and then the very scenic descent past Ladies View and The Lakes of Killarney.
- See Ride with GPS Route – click here …
COST
- €40 Cycling Ireland Members
- €60 Non-Cycling Ireland Members (including a €20 fee for a One Day Licence from Cycling Ireland)
- €20 U-16 Cycling Ireland Members accompanied by an adult