🚴♂️✨ The Carrigaline & District Lions Club 34th Cycle Classic is nearly here! ✨🚴♀️
Join us on Saturday, September 27th for a day of pedal-powered purpose, as we hit the roads in support of three remarkable organisations: Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Childhood Cancer Ireland & Marymount University Hospice
🌟 This year, we’re rolling out something special! In addition to our classic 50KM and 100KM routes, we’re thrilled to introduce a BRAND NEW #CouchTo30KM Route — perfect for beginners and anyone looking to rediscover the joy of cycling 🛤️🚴
Whether you’re a seasoned rider or hopping on for your first-ever group cycle, there’s a place for you in this incredible community event. Every kilometre you conquer helps bring hope and support to those who need it most 💪
- The cycle is a one-day event with distance options of 50km and 100km and our new Couch to 30km option
- Starting and finishing at Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre
- Starting time 9:30am (Check-in open from 8:30am)
For further information, please email: cycle@carrigalinelions.com
This cycling event was started in 1991 and has so far raised €770,000 for various charities. Not bad for a fun event! Worthy beneficiaries include Marymount Hospice, Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Cork University Hospital, Carrigaline Senior Citizens and the Lions Youth Centre Project which opened in 2015 on Church Road in Carrigaline.
ROUTES
100Km Route:
Go through Ballygarvan, Fivemile Bridge, Innishannon, at bottom of Bandon by-pass turn left, take scenic Route to Kilbrittain, Loop Right via Inchy Bridge to Timoleague Food Stop, Ballinspittle to Garrettstown to Kinsale. Home via Belgooly, Ballyfeard, at Carrigaline take New by-pass to the Youth Centre.
50Km Route:
Via Ballygarvan, Fivemile Bridge, Turn left at Halfway roundabout for Kinsale, left for Dairygold Co-op, Food Stop & loo's across from Dairygold Co-op Kinsale. Home via Belgooly, Ballyfeard, at Carrigaline use New by-pass to Youth Centre.
30Km Route:
Via Ballygarvan, Fivemilebridge, Tulligbeg, Ballinhasig & Out To Halfway
Event details and schedule
Check-in will take place at the Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre from 8:30am on the morning of Saturday, September 27th 2025.
All cycling categories will start at 9:30am