The Coastal Leisure Cycle held by Dromara Cycling Club has become an established early summer favourite for local cyclists of all abilities. This year’s event will be on Sunday 1st May 2022.
From the leisure cyclist to the more focused club rider, the coastal has something for everyone. The shorter route covers approximately 60 miles, whilst the longer route is 80 miles. Both routes start from Dromara Village Football club located on the Rathfriland Road, Dromara, County Down.
The tour offers a great day out with like minded people, going at a pace that suits you. The first half of ride takes in a scenic loop around the south Down coast to Strangford, where a generous spread of food will be provided in Strangford Hall, allowing the riders to take on well needed energy.
After leaving Strangford, just outside Quoile riders can decide which route to take back. Either they can continue enjoying the coastal scenery and go the longer 80 miles route or take the more direct 60 miles route back to Dromara via Ballynahinch (see route maps below). Once back in the clubhouse at Dromara FC the riders can shower, change, and enjoy a well earned chance to relax amongst friends.
We are delighted to announce that this year’s event will support the Downpatrick Third World Group, who support worthy projects in developing countries.
Location of Dromara Football Club
Sat. Nav. co-ordinates: N 54.37118788, W 06.01813563
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Facilities at Dromara Football Club
- Car parking
- Showers
- Public bar
Strava Route Links (updated)
Dromara CC Coastal Long Route (80 miles)
Dromara CC Coastal Short Route (60 miles)
Garmin GPX files here
https://www.strava.com/routes/2006927/export_gpx
https://www.strava.com/routes/2006644/export_gpx
How to enter & sign on times
Entry will be opening in April 2022. Registration link here. Entries close on Friday 29 April 2022 at 8 pm or when all 150 places have been sold.
Entries are limited to 150 places and are first come, first served.
The entry fee for pre-registered participants will be £15 for Cycling Ireland, with at least £5 from each entry going to our nominated charity. For those without a Cycling Ireland licence there is an additional fee of (€10) for a one-day third party cover insurance. .
Sign on opens at 8:00 am with riders able to start whenever they want. Last riders away by 9:30am. Lunch stop in Strangford will be open until 1pm, and the clubhouse at the football club will be open until 4pm.
For more information on the Dromara CC Coastal or about Cycling Ireland licences please contact club secretary Martin Grimley, on 07899 913865 or email martin@dromaracc.co.uk
