135km

Type

Hilly

Distance

135 km

Route Description

Essentials

Distance: 135km
Elevation: 1,620m
Start & Finish : Killarney Town, Port Road
Start Time: 07.30 to 09.00 in four separate wave times
Route Link: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2486173
Veloviewer: https://veloviewer.com/routes/3228006843347103014
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3240699653726544072

Route Summary

The route starts and finishes in Killarney Town on Port Road.

There will be 4 waves starting from 07.30 to 08.30. All cyclists will be designated a specific wave time. Exact wave times will be confirmed closer to the event.

Wave 0: 07.30 (135km)
Wave 1: 07.45 (135km)
Wave 2: 08.15 (135km)
Wave 3: 08.30 (98km)

The start will be a controlled motor car lead out through Killarney town. Cyclists will flow through the town to Kilometre Zero where the lead out cars will pull to one side and timing will officially start. This enables safe passage through the narrow streets.

The route is summarised as follows:

Start Line: 0km, Port Road Killarney
Km Zero: 3km, official timing starts
King/Queen of the Mountains #1: 14km, Molls Gap: 9.45km 300m elevation
Hydration station #1: 23km, Molls Gap
Kenmare: 32km
Food station Sneem: 58km, Sneem Village; Full food station
King/Queen of the Mountains #2: 74km, Ballaghabema: 4.5km
Food station Blackstones: 94km, Blackstones/Glencar: full food station
Hydration station #2: 108km, Carragh Lake
Sprint stage: 128km, Fossa sprint:: 1.2km
Finish: 135km, Port Road Killarney

Route Highlights

There is something for all levels of cyclists at L’Étape Ireland.
The world-famous Molls Gap and Ladies View is the first K/QOM stage.
Stunning views of Killarney National Park and McGillicuddy Reeks around every corner.
The second K/QOM stage is in the remote and breathtaking Ballaghbema Mountain Pass.
Cycle along closed or partially closed roads.
Short flat and fast sprint section through Fossa.
Killarney town's vibrant night life, restaurants and culture.

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