2014 Celtic Series Announced

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The 2014 Celtic Series is announced with two new events in Scotland and Wales along with the Tour de Conamara and the Breton and Isle of Man events. Full details on www.celticseries.ie - 5 cycling events to aim for in fantastic settings and all withink easy reach.

This year the Celtic Series starts again with a visit to the ‘Paris Roubaix’ of the North and Tro Bro Leon in Brittany. Cycle the route on the Saturday and watch the pros in the 1.1 UCI ranked event the following day. Experience cycling the classics, the Breton way, home of Bernard Hinualt.

The Series then returns to Scotland on May 3rd and the Buachaille Sportive hosted in Fort William. The Buchaille is held around one of the most picturesque and varied routes in the Scottish Highlands. From the heights of the events iconic namesake Buachaille Etive Mor to the Falls of Lora, this route has it all.

The Irish leg is next with the Tour de Conamara bringing cyclists along the most picturesque sportive in Ireland. Sample the unique landscape of Connemara with mountains, valleys and coast. This year the event will include parts of the newly launched Wild Atlantic Way.

The Lighthouse Challenge in the Isle of Man brings cyclists on a loop of the island providing views of all the neighbouring countries. The event starts at the famed Isle of Man TT course before skirting along the coast for the entire sportive. Cycle on the training ground for World Champions and Tour de France winning team members.

The Celtic Series welcomes a new Welsh event for 2014. The Cambrian Coast Sportive held on September 13th starts from Aberdovey and is set entirely within the Snowdonia National Park. The routes follow the coast and beaches, climbs the mountains, skirt around lakes and descend through forests, making it arguably the most scenic sportive ride in Wales.

silver campaign

Might try to pencil in Wales aswell as Connemara next year

popaulop

Im done Conemara last year, was lovely and sunny (bar the constant rain and lack of sun). Hope to do it again this year.
Ive booked flights for Tro Bro Leon but getting the bike there is 150 sterling on top of flights. Anyone know of any bike hire for the event, or bike shipping from either N.Ireland or Ireland.

Koobcam

popaulop wrote: »

Im done Conemara last year, was lovely and sunny (bar the constant rain and lack of sun). Hope to do it again this year.
Ive booked flights for Tro Bro Leon but getting the bike there is 150 sterling on top of flights. Anyone know of any bike hire for the event, or bike shipping from either N.Ireland or Ireland.

Can you not just take the bike Ryanair will both take bikes for a fee (lot less than 150 sterling)

popaulop

Ryanair fly to Nantes, which is €40 roughly to brest on the train. They are only €50 to take the bike on the flight though (thats each way, ie works out around €180).

When I looked up flybe it was 30stg, I didnt read it carefully enough though and they are charging 30 per flight, 2 flights on way over and 3 on way back. (150stg).

Tokyoverde

Any of you thought about the ferry to Roscov? To void the hassle of bike boxes and taking it apart and putting it back together over the other side.