98km

Type

Hilly

Distance

98 km

Route Description

Essentials

Distance: 98km
Elevation: 1,148m
Start & Finish: Killarney Town, Port Road
Start Time: 07.30 to 09.00 in 4 separate wave times
Route Link: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2517475
Veloviewer: https://veloviewer.com/routes/3228007756672394534
Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/3240703728342096794

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 time 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. Cyclist 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 start
King/Queen of the Mountains #1: 14km, Molls Gap: 9.45km, 300m elevation
Hydration station #1: 23km, Molls Gap
King of the Mountains #2: 36km, Ballaghabema: 4.5Km
Food station Blackstones: 57km, Blackstones/Glencar: full food station
Hydration station #2: 72km, Carragh Lake
Sprint stage: 92km, Fossa sprint: 1.2km
Finish: 98km, 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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