Chase the Sun Cycle
Next Ride: 21/06/2025
START: Titanic Slipways Plaza, Belfast, BT3 9DT - - - FINISH: Ocean Sands hotel, Enniscrone, Republic of Ireland, F26 Y3Y9
Next Ride: 21/06/2025
START: Titanic Slipways Plaza, Belfast, BT3 9DT - - - FINISH: Ocean Sands hotel, Enniscrone, Republic of Ireland, F26 Y3Y9
Sweeping coastal cliffs, mythical forests, loughs and ancient cairns, experience the heritage and spectacle of the emerald isle.
THE ROUTE
Experience our most spectacular and challenging route, to Chase the Sun from sunrise on the Irish sea at the historic Titanic docks of Belfast, up the dramatic coastal road and the Antrim Glens, heading inland to traverse forests, mountains, and loughs. Riders explore the mythical landscapes and landmarks of the ’emerald isle’. The route crosses the border of Northern and Republic of Ireland, and finishes at sunset along the wild atlantic way beaches at Enniscrone.
RIDER INFORMATION
In principle, riders should plan to ride un-supported, this is part of the challenge! Carry all the essentials for safety, sustenance, repair and navigation with you.
The route is not signed or way-marked for the event, navigation is key test for a successful Chase the Sun. Detailed route maps, timings and guidance will be issued to riders around a month prior to the event, along with downloadable GPX and TCX route files.
TRAINING & PREPARATION
Training and Preparation is essential for success so check out our Training & Advice page for tips on planning your ride and our preparation checklist.
SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS
There will be no official ‘broom wagon’ or en-route support during the ride. So although not at all essential, it is permitted for non-riding family and friends to join in the weekends epic adventure. You can drive (not along the route!) to certain mapped locations to meet riders and provide encouragement and supplies if required. Please help all riders where you can, it’s in the spirit of the ride.
GROUP / CLUB / CORPORATE OR CHARITY ENTRIES
Entering in a group of 6 or more riders? We may be able to offer discounts and assistance. Email us for more details.
Travel to Belfast
It is recommended that you make early travel arrangements so that you arrive at your accommodation on Friday in the late afternoon/evening allowing time to prep bikes, attend the route briefing on Friday evening at the Ride HQ and eat/drink and sleep well before an early morning pre-sunrise!
Accommodation
We have conveniently located hotels at the start included in our All-In packages but you can also choose to book your own alongside our Just Ride and RidePlus+ registrations.