Leisure Rider

Of course not all people are driven by the need to compete. There are a number of well-organised clubs around the country that cater for the leisure or touring cyclist. These cyclists just want to enjoy their bikes, the healthy lifestyle, and the beautiful scenery that we have in Ireland. As a bonus, they get to keep fit at the same time!

There are many leisure events around the country throughout the year, from the early season reliability trials to the hilly touring events such as the Wicklow 200 or some of the longer tours. Leisure events usually give the rider a choice of route with different distances to be covered and so cater for all levels of fitness. There may be thousands of riders taking part on the day, making a colourful spectacle as they reel in the miles.