Wicklow200 Route

Experience Ireland’s toughest 200km cycling route through iconic Wicklow climbs and stunning scenery.

Wicklow200 Route

Description

Starting at Russborough House, the route takes the riders to Vallymount, Kilbride and up the Sallygap. From there you will ride through the Wicklow Mountains and into Tinahely. This is undulating terrain with some tough, short sharp climbs. After refuelling in Tinahely, you are facing some of the toughest climbs of the day, first Slieve Mann and then Shay Elliot.

After a quick stop in Laragh Village, you are onto the final climb of the day – Wicklow Gap, before a fast flat run from to Russborough House.

The I.V.C.A, supported by the Wicklow County Council, and will have volunteers helping out on the day providing mechanical breakdown cover, route marshalling, car parking, changing rooms, showers and refreshment stops along the way and at the finish in Russborough House. All finishers will be presented with a special Wicklow 200 medal.

START / FINISH FACILITIES

Starting and finishing at Russborough House. Along the way we have water, food and repair stops. Our roving repair vehicles will travel on the circuit and are always delighted to assist in the event of a mechanical problem. At the end of the day you will be rewarded with a medal, food, and tea/coffee when you can reflect on a great day on the bike with other finishers of Ireland’s toughest one-day bike ride.