Carlow Cycling Club Summer Sportive

What to Expect

Carlow Cycling Club organises a summer sportive taking in scenic routes through the Barrow Valley and the foothills of the Blackstairs Mountains. Routes typically include a short (40km), medium (80km) and long (120km+) option, catering for cyclists of all abilities. Marshals and feed stations are provided on the longer routes.

Good to Know

• Check carlowcyclingclub.ie for confirmed date, registration and route details

• Entry fee covers route maps, marshalling and feed stations on longer routes

• Helmets are mandatory; road-worthy bike required

• Sportive is not a race - participants ride at their own pace

• Carlow Cycling Club also runs regular club spins throughout the week

Getting There

Start point is in Carlow Town Centre. Car parking available in town centre car parks. The club website publishes the exact start point and GPX route files ahead of the event.