THE COURSE BREAKDOWN
- Run 9.50km
- Cycle 14.29km
- Run / Climb 4.99km
- Total 28.78km
Start point at Go Explore Hostel – (Latitude, Longitude: 53.80403433437959, -9.949193000793457)
Stage 1 – Capnagower / Fawnglass loop run (DIB point 1 Go Explore Hostel @ beginning and end)
Run along tarmac road with a small piece of green road wet in areas 4.69km
Stage 2 – The Gravel Pit cycle (DIB point 2 Gravel Pit @ end)
Cycle along tarmac road to the gravel pit 6.08km
Stage 3 – The Knockmore Mountain climb (DIB point 3 Mountain top @ middle and DIB point 4 Gravel Pit @ end)
Run along green road for around 1km before beginning the mountain
climb from circa 100m to 460m and back down the same way 4.99km
Stage 4 – The Church Gate cycle (DIB point 5 Go Explore Hostel @ end)
Cycle along tarmac roads through the Church Gate and along the westerly
side of the island (caution note; some roads are in disrepair) to complete
the Clare Island circuit 8.21km
Stage 5 – The Knockaveen hill run (DIB point 6 Hill top @ middle and
DIB point 7 Go Explore Hostel @ end to complete the race)
Run along tarmac for about 0.5km then along green road for about 1.5km
before going off road to climb Knockaveen hill and back down to complete circuit 4.81km
MANDITORY KIT
• Guide Map (provided by organisers at registration)
• Compass
• Survival blanket and whistle.
• Energy food and drink.
• Cycle gear: bike / bike tool kit / puncture repair kit, cycle helmet*
• Windproof / waterproof jacket
• Sturdy walking / running shoes with good grip essential
* This is the mandatory cycling kit and can be left with your bike in the transition. ALL other mandatory kit MUST be carried with you during the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
This is a preliminary schedule. Ferry times and departure points may vary depending on weather condition.
• Late ferry departs from Roonagh Harbour on Friday evening at 7.30pm. Visit www.clareislandferry.com
• Registration at Sailor’s Bar on Friday evening 19th October 2012 at 10.00pm (late registration on Saturday morning at 10.50am after ferry arrival)
• Safety briefing and course review at Sailor’s Bar 20th October at 11.00am
• Race starts 20th October at 12.00 noon.
• Prise giving at Sailor’s Bar on Saturday evening with picture slide show followed by a traditional music session by local artists.
• Ferry departs Clare Island 21st October 2012 at 10.00am Sunday morning and again at 1.00pm.
ACCOMODATION
• Go Explore Hostel is offering a two night bed and breakfast package for €40 per person (sharing in 6 – 8 person dorms). Go Explore Hostel is the base camp for the Adventure race. Go Explore Hostel has same sex room available for the weekend. Please visit www.goexplorehostel.ie or contact stay@goexplorehostel.ie for more information – Phone (098) 26307 / (087) 4108706
• O’Gradys Guesthouse is offering a two night bed & breakfast package for €70 per person sharing (sharing a twin room or double room). O’Gradys Guesthouse is very close to Go Explore Hostel the base camp for the Adventure Race. Please visit www.ogradysguesthouse.com or contact info@ogradysguesthouse.com for more information – Phone (098) 22991
• Clare Island has a number of other guesthouses;
o Nelly Woods B&B – Phone (098) 22986
o Granuaile House B&B – Phone (098) 26250
o O’Malleys B&B – Phone (098) 25893
o Cois Abhain B&B – Phone (098) 26216
o Ciaran and Ann’s – Phone (098) 25106
o Michael McCabe – Phone (089) 4632454
o Sea Breeze B&B – Phone (098) 26746
o The lodge, self-catering accommodation – Phone (098) 26057 / (098) 26250
AFTER PARTY
The after party will be at Sailor’s Bar beside Go Explore Hostel on Saturday night where a high carbohydrate dinner will be served at very affordable prices (e.g. €12.50 for chicken & bacon pasta / garlic bread). A line up of local traditional musicians will play the night away in a warm cosy atmosphere with an open fire in the corner.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• BIKE – All of the bike section of the race is on tarmac roads however some of the roads are in disrepair with some areas having grass growing on the road. There are some very steep ascents and descents on route with some sharp turns immediately at the foot of some steep descents. It is an absolute necessity to have excellent breaks and tyres with excellent grip.
• The run / climb sections of the race bring you through some of the most beautiful countryside in the country with spectacular views spanning the entire Clew Bay area from the Killery Fjord, Mweelrea Mountain, Croke Partick, Westport, Mulranny and Achill Island.
• Any person found littering will be immediately disqualified.
• Caution; Always obey the rules of the road / watch the road for markings of areas of special risk (please note that these markings do not identify all areas of risk) / wear suitable shoes for downhill wet off road conditions.
• Competitors must check into each DIB point identified on the map