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The TransAtlantic Way

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Derry, Scotland, United Kingdom

calendar_today 18 Jun, 2026

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About the Event

Embark on a monumental, self-supported coastal odyssey with the TransAtlanticWay, starting on 18th June 2026. This premier ultra-distance bikepacking race follows Ireland's legendary Wild Atlantic Way, offering a choice of epic routes from a 2500km grand tour to a 1000km half, all with the rugged Atlantic coast as your constant companion. Riders are entirely self-sufficient, navigating by GPS and carrying trackers as they race through seven stunning counties, passing iconic cliffs, charming villages, and remote peninsulas. Founded by ultra-cyclist Adrian O'Sullivan, the event blends the spirit of iconic road races like the Transcontinental with the raw beauty of Ireland's western edge. It's more than a race; it's the ultimate 2026 ultra-cycling adventure for those seeking the ultimate test of endurance, self-reliance, and awe-inspiring scenery.

Races Offered

Cean beag O dheas

Jun 18, 2026

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Distance — 1000K

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

Cean beag O thuaidh

Jun 18, 2026

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Distance — 1000K

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Type — Cycling

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Cu Culhainn

Jun 18, 2026

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Distance — 2400K

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Type — Cycling

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Setanta

Jun 18, 2026

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Distance — 1700K

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Type — Cycling

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28 days remaining

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Derry.

thermostat Temperature

10.8° / 17.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

8.3° / 14.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

14.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

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78.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:51

nightlight Sunset

22:07

About Derry

Learn more about the host city, Derry.

Derry or Londonderry is the second city of Northern Ireland, with a population of 85,000 in 2021. It's on the estuary of the River Foyle and historically within County Londonderry, which has been abolished as a unit of governance so the city is now part of Derry and Strabane District. It's on the border with County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland, and its city walls reflect its frontier status. Derry is a fascinating destination with in-your-face history.