The Curadmir at Mamore Gap.
Curadmir Ulster Cycle makes its way into Inishowen on Saturday 25th of May as part of a 3 day cycling rolling base camp sportive which will be situated at Fort Dunree for the Inishowen stage.
Designed to be one of the toughest and most spectacular multi-stage events in the British Isles, Curadmir is a fully supported cycling sportive covering 360 miles of breathtaking landscapes, ascending over 6000 metres and travelling through six of Ulster’s nine counties.
Day one kicks off in Rostrevor Co. Down, towards Belfast and onto the Causeway Coast, finishing in the scenic town of Cushendall.
Day two sets off along the Antrim coast passing iconic landmarks including The Giants Causeway, Duncluce Castle, Royal Portrush and of course, Bushmills Distillery.
Once at Magillian, riders will use the Lough Foyle Ferry to Greencastle where they will head north to Malin Head. Fully exposed to the weather off the North Atlantic, this can seem like one of the most rugged and hostile areas on earth and will put test to riders’ physical and mental stamina.
Rounding Malin, riders will then head south towards the conclusion of the day’s stage at Fort Dunree, Buncrana but not before taking on the infamous Mamore Gap which has broken many an ego with a recorded gradient of 27% on its hairpins.
The Last day, leaves Buncrana towards Letterkenny and enters the stunning and unspoilt Glenveagh National Park. The final inward approach takes riders through Killeter Forest and into the Fermanagh Lakelands where a hilltop finish line greets them overlooking the breathtaking Lough Erne.
Jennifer O’Donnell, Inishowen Tourism who has worked with the event organisers said ‘ It is fantastic to see an event of this calibre coming into Inishowen and according to organisers day two is their highlight as it offers outstanding scenery and a demanding route with Mamore Gap being the ultimate challenge. Cycling is a key growth area in Inishowen and we hope the international coverage that this event will receive can only help establish Inishowen as a top-class cycling destination’.
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