The cyclists head through Turners Tunnel which stradles the Cork-Kerry border having left Glengarriffe and heading to the finish line in Kenmare while taking part in the fourth annual Ring of Beara Cycle Kenmare. The drizzly morning didn’t dampen spirits as cyclists embarked on a challenging 110km or 140km route along the rugged coastline of the Beara peninsula. The Ring of Beara Cycle was truly a family occasion with over 150 children taking part in the free children’s cycle around Kenmare in the morning.. Proceeds from the event will go to supporting Castletownbere Community Hospital, Castletownbere Day Centre and Kenmare Family Resource centre will be the main beneficiaries.
Photo: Don MacMonagle

pr photo PHOTO FROM RING OF BEARA COMMITTEE

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Saturday 26th May
More than 4300 cyclists conquer the Ring of Beara Cycle
Saturday saw the staging of the fourth annual Ring of Beara Cycle Kenmare. This ever-popular and growing event brought cyclists from all over Ireland and as far afield as Australia, Grenada, America and Canada to the Beara Peninsula for Ireland’s most captivating cycle route.
The drizzly morning didn’t dampen spirits as cyclists embarked on a challenging 110km or 140km route which encompassed the magnificent mountains, valleys and the rugged coastline of the Beara peninsula.
Cyclists basked in wonderful sunshine as they passed through picturesque and quaint towns, including Ardgroom, Eyeries, Castletownbere, Adrigole and Glengarriff. Participants enjoyed food, music and chat at the food stations dotted along the route.
Communities along the Beara peninsula came out to support and welcomed the cyclists to their villages as well as encouraging them to keep going!
Cyclists arrived back the finish line to a festival like atmosphere and were treated to a well-earned massage, Japanese hot tubs, custom designed medal, live music and food.
The Ring of Beara Cycle was truly a family occasion with ov