Blackstairs Cycling Challenge

at day of cycling in Ballinkillen, Co. This event takes place on Sunday, 18th September 2022, and is dedicated to the memory of Eoghan and Ruairí Chada, who are always in our thoughts, and proceeds will go towards facilities for the young people of Ballinkillen, Eoghan and Ruairí's schoolmates, teammates and friends. Proceeds will go to Ballinkillen Primary School, Ballinkillen Hurling Club, Jack & Jill Childrens Foundation and Down Syndrome Ireland

There are 5 routes to choose from, catering for all categories of cyclists:

Route 140km: a beautiful but gruelling route through Inistioge, Graiguenamanagh, Borris, Kiltealy and Bunclody, culminating in two magnificent climbs of Mt. Enjoy a breath-taking descent from Mt. Leinster all the way down to Ballinkillen as a hard-earned reward at the end of a long day in the saddle. Route 110km: This follows most of the 140km route but with only one climb of Mount Leinster. Again a very challenging route. Route 80km: following the 110km route through beautiful Inistioge and Graiguenamanagh as far as Kiltealy, cutting back to Ballinkillen across the lower slopes of Mt. Route 50km: a scenic spin across the River Barrow in Goresbridge and doubling back through Borris and Kiltealy, finishing with a climb of the lower slopes of Mt. Leinster and a beautiful descent into Ballinkillen. Route 12km: a fun spin for all the family around Ballinkillen, passing Eoghan and Ruairí's house on the last turn for home.