Mark Dowling looking very seriously ripped on his way to another national title at last year’s National Hill Climb Championships near Gorey, Co Wexford (Photo: Sean Rowe)
National Hill Climb Championships Co Galway
The Irish road racing season may be almost over but one key fixture still to come is the National Hill Climb Championships.
This time around the event has been scheduled for Sunday, October 1st, and is being run in Co Galway.
There will be male and female senior titles to fight for. Juniors are permitted to ride the senior title races but no junior titles will be awarded.
Champions will also be crowned in the three Masters categories.
Promoted by Galway Bay CC, the championships take place in the townland of Castledaly.
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They will take in a climb known locally as Scalp; a 1.8km steep ramp that forms the initial section of the longer Francis Gap climb.
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Galway Bay CC says the average gradient is 6 per cent and peaks out at 19 per cent.
“The 1.8km Scalp climb will provide a rigorous test on the day,” the promoting club said.
National Hill Climb Championships race info
Castledaly is located between Loughrea and Gort in Co Galway. It is within easy access of the M6 and M18 motorways. Advance entry is required and can be completed by following this link.
Sign-on is from 9:30am to 11:00am on the day at St Thomas’s GAA Club, Castledaly. Parking, changing and showering facilities are available at the club hours.
The first rider’s start time is scheduled for 11:45am, with a 1 minute gap between riders.
For any queries contact Roan Campbell on 085 872 6683 or [email protected].
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