Slieve Bloom Cycle

We were delighted to welcome colleagues and cycling enthusiasts to Kinnitty Castle Hotel for our Slieve Bloom Cycle. With the spectacular Slieve Bloom Mountains as our backdrop, there was something for everyone, with a choice of routes and distances to suit a wide range of abilities.

Our avid cyclists were up bright and early, departing Kinnitty Castle to take on the full 160km+ challenge. The route took in some of the Slieve Blooms most challenging climbs, including the iconic Wolf Trap and The Cut — two climbs that certainly put the legs to the test! The Cut, one of Ireland’s iconic mountain pass climbs, provided a particularly challenging test, with 7.5km of climbing and over 200m of elevation gain. The Wolf Trap, a Category 1 climb, delivered another tough 5km ascent with an elevation gain of 300m and with sections reaching gradients of more than 10%. Congratulations to our two King of the Mountain Winners on these gruelling climbs:

The Cut: Sean Feeney
Wolf Trap: David Ward

In the afternoon, a large group took on the 80+km route, while a group joining us from Banagher completed a 30km spin through Lough Boora Discovery Park. It was fantastic to see such a great mix of cyclists take part and make the most of the day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us whether you took on 160+km, 80+km or 30km. We hope you enjoyed the routes, the scenery, the refreshments and most importantly, the company along the way.

It was brilliant to see so many people out on the roads together, enjoying the Slieve Bloom Mountains and making the most of a great day on two wheels.