The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Cycling Classic will take place on April 19th 2015. The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Cycling Classic is now a two-day cycling festival.
The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic cycle race is one of the toughest in the country and is open to cyclists with a Cycling Ireland licence. This European-style road race showcases all the beauty that north Tipperary has to offer with, of course, a town centre finish in Nenagh.
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The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Team Time Trial will take place on the old N7, which is now one of the longest cycling lanes in Ireland between Five Alley and Birdhill. Total distance of the time trial is 28.3km, further info can be found under the race info tab.
The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic will bring Continental style one day racing to Nenagh and indeed Ireland on April 19th. This promises to be a day's racing with a difference for both participant and spectator alike. In the best tradition of the Belgian and Dutch Classics the routes offer a variety of terrain with a number of sharp challenging climbs. The routes also travel along the new N7 cycle lanes between Nenagh and Limerick. New last year was a separate Ladies race, they will cover the same 80km as the A4 category on a new designed route.
The Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic will feature many of Ireland's leading riders, male and female, and coming as it does just 4 weeks before the An Post Rás it will offer our leading riders an ideal opportunity to test their form.
Back to topThe Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie TTT is part of the Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic, promoted by Visit Nenagh.ie Team DMG and Cycling Ireland. Teams participating may consist of riders from various licensed categories from the same club / trade team or a composite of riders from different clubs and or trade teams . No one day licenses. Maximum amount of teams is 30. Pre registration is essential for this event.
| Race Distance | Start Time |
|---|---|
| 80km: A4 | 11:00am |
| 80km: Ladies | 11:15am |
| 160km: A+, A1, A2 | 11:30am |
| 113.2km: A3 | 12:05pm |
Organised by North Tipperary Sports Partnership
Starting at 11.30am sharp on Pearse Street and the finish line is on the race finishing straight on Pearse Street, Nenagh. Please gather at Cecil Walk Car Park at 11.00am to register. For safety reasons, it is critical this event starts at 11.30am sharp so that all family cyclist are safely back before the racing cyclists.
The event will run for 45 mins and cover 7km. Refreshments served at the end. Park your bike in the secure bike park at Kenyon Street car park and watch the pros.
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Due to the large volume of participants in recent events pre entry is essential for the Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic. For safety reasons fields might be restricted by the organisation.
Online Registration is Now Open. Please note registration is via Cycling Ireland.
| Distance | Avgerage Grade | Lowest Elevation | Highest Elevation | Elevation Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28.3km | 0.0% | 35m | 93m | 58m |
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| Rene van Dam | Race Director |
| John Breen | Chief Commissaire Cycling Ireland |
| Brian Jordan | Commissaire Cycling Ireland |
| Richard O'Gorman | Commissaire Cycling Ireland |
| Mick Twomey | Commissaire Cycling Ireland |
| Mike Mannix | Commissaire Cycling Ireland |
| Ronnie Brannigan | Photo Finish |
| Mick Twomey | Results Generator / Time Keeper |
| PA Announcer | |
| Oliver McKenna | Communication |
| Sinead Harty / John Caulfield / Stephen Butler | Sign on |
| Pat Bergin | Safety Officer |
| Civil Defence North Tipperary | Ambulance |
| Nenagh Gardai | Gardai |
| Lodge Services | Event Security |
SPIN South West have once again teamed up with the Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh Classic for 2015!
Come along and meet the SPINIs on the streets of Nenagh as they cheer on the teams on Saturday 18th April for the Team Time Trial. On Sunday, join the SPINIs and our SPIN DJ in Nenagh town centre for the day, where we’ll be playing the hottest Music and keeping the crowd entertained during the Family Fun Spin and throughout the full programme of races. SPIN South West, No. 1 for Music & Entertainment.
For more see spinsouthwest.com
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Once again the Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic has a very generous prize fund of €2500
The Abbey Court Hotel is the official accommodation partner for this event.
Late check out option, and quote Visit Nenagh Classic at moment of booking. This offer is for the Gas Networks Ireland Visit Nenagh.ie Classic only and reservations can only be made by contacting the hotel directly on 067 42111. For further info www.abbeycourt.ie.
More accommodation options can be found in the Accommodation section of the business directory.
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