"All I can say is this will be a classic event, the closest thing cyclosportives will come to real Pro stage racing including all the support which the professionals have the luxury of every day. Possibly the riders will correct me if I am wrong. I think it will be fantastic and can't wait!" - Joe Barr, Tour of Ireland Organiser
11th May 07 – Ulster Stage 1: Lisburn to Cavan Town
Start at 9.45am after sign-on from the Lagan Valley Island Centre in Lisburn through the ‘scenic lakelands’ of Cavan to the stage finish at the Cavan Sports Complex in Cavan Town. A buffet dinner will be served at one of the top venues in Cavan and your accommodation will be strategically placed around the finish/start in Cavan Town. (162kms)
12th May 07 – Connaught Stage 2: Cavan Town to Galway City
Start at 8.00am from the Cavan Sports Complex in Cavan Town over the ‘challenging by-ways’ along the river Shannon to the stage finish at the N.U.I.G Sports Centre in Galway City. A buffet dinner will be served at one of the top venues in Galway City and your accommodation will be strategically placed around the finish/start in Galway City. (235kms)
13th May 07 – Munster Stage 3: Galway to Kilkenny City
Start at 8.00am from the N.U.I.G Sports Centre in Galway City taking in the renowned areas of Galway and Clare to the stage finish on The Parade in Kilkenny City. A buffet dinner will be served at one of the top venues in Kilkenny City and your accommodation will be strategically placed around the finish/start in Kilkenny City. (239kms)
14th May 2007 – Leinster Stage 4: Kilkenny City to Dublin City
Start at 8.00am from The Parade Kilkenny City through the ‘dizzy heights’ of Wicklow to the stage finish at Westmanstown Leisure Complex in Westmanstown. A finally dinner will be held at the centre where presentations of certificates and T-shirt will be made by special guest personalities. (213kms)
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