Carrigaline Lions Club 35th Cycle Classic

About the Event

Carrigaline & District Lions Club 35th Cycle Classic

We’re thrilled to announce that the 35th Carrigaline & District Lions Club Cycle Classic will take place on Saturday, 26th September 2026.

This year marks a very special milestone as we celebrate 35 years of this event. The 35th Cycle Classic is in aid of Marymount Hospice.

Whether you’re a seasoned rider or hopping on for your first-ever group cycle, there’s a place for you in this incredible community event. Every kilometre you conquer helps bring hope and support to those who need it most 💪

The cycle is a one-day event with distance options of 50KM and 100KM.
Starting and finishing at Carrigaline Lions Youth Centre
Starting time 9:30am (Check-in open from 8:30am)

This cycling event was founded in 1991 and has so far raised €770,000 for various charities.

Worthy beneficiaries include Marymount Hospice, Cork ARC Cancer Support House, Cork University Hospital, Childhood Cancer Ireland, Carrigaline Senior Citizens and the Lions Youth Centre Project which opened in 2015 on Church Road in Carrigaline.

For further information, please email: carrigalinecycleclassic@gmail.com

Entry Fee:

Early Bird - €35 Until Aug 1st

From Aug 1st - Sep 26th - €50

Morning Of The Cycle (Sep 26th) - €60

100Km Route:

Via Ballygarvan, Fivemile Bridge, Innishannon, at bottom of Bandon by-pass turn left, take scenic Route to Kilbrittain, Loop Right via Inchy Bridge to Timoleague Food Stop, Ballinspittle to Garrettstown to Kinsale. Home via Belgooly, Ballyfeard, at Carrigaline take New by-pass to the Youth Centre.

50Km Route:

Via Ballygarvan, Fivemile Bridge, Turn left at Halfway roundabout for Kinsale, left for Dairygold Co-op, Food Stop & loo's across from Dairygold Co-op Kinsale. Home via Belgooly, Ballyfeard, at Carrigaline use New by-pass to Youth Centre.

Races Offered

Cycling - 100km - Individual cyclist

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 100K

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Type — Running

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77 days remaining

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$35.00

Cycling - 50km - Individual cyclist

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Running

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77 days remaining

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Carrigaline.

thermostat Temperature

10.8° / 17.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.5° / 14.7°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 31m

water_drop Avg rainfall

5.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

83.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:09

nightlight Sunset

19:46

About Carrigaline

Learn more about the host city, Carrigaline.

Carrigaline is a town and civil parish in County Cork, Ireland, situated on the River Owenabue. Located about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) south of Cork city, and with a population of 18,239 people, it is one of the largest commuter towns in the county. The R611 regional road passes through the town, and it is just off the N28 national primary route to Ringaskiddy. Carrigaline grew rapidly in the late 20th century, from a village of a few hundred people into a thriving commuter town although some locals still refer to it as "the village". The town is one of the key gateways to west Cork, especially for those who arrive by ferry from France. Carrigaline is within the Cork South-Central Dáil constituency.