
Might you be in the market for some post-Christmas exercise? Here are 10 events that look pretty cool to help you get back into shape after the big day.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but with all the expected Christmas indulgence, you might as well accept you're condition will take a pounding over the next week or so.
But fear not.
Despite the foul weather there’s a great variety of events on over the festive period to help you shed that excess tin of Roses or box of biscuits.
So if you're in the market for some post-Christmas exercise, you have no excuse!
Armagh
What: 60k Hooley around Shaw’s Lake
When: Sunday January 3rd, 10.30am
Where: Craobh Rua hurling club, Bessbrook
More information here
Cork
What: Ballyhooly hill-climb
When: Sunday January 3rd, 12 noon
Where: Castle Tavern Roundabout, Ballyhooly,
More information here
Clare
What: Burren 40k Charity Challenge (or 5k/10k run)
When: Sunday December 27th, 1pm
Where: Ballyvaughan
More information here
What: Ennis Cyclocross League
When: Tuesday December 29th, 11am
Where: Lees Road, Ennis
More information here
Galway
What: Rusty Chain Wren 20k Cycle
When: St Stephen’s Day, 10am
Where: Fr. Sammon Centre, Monivea,
More information here
Kerry
What: McCarthy Shield/Landy Cup (14k time-trial)
When: Christmas Day, 11am
Where: Poff’s Garage, Dingle Road, Camp
More information here
Mayo
What: Land of Giants Duathlon (5k run, 18k cycle, 2k run)
When: Monday December 28th, 10.30am
Where: Claremorris
More information here
What: Partry Hamper Race (90k)
When: Sunday December 27th, 12noon
Where: Partry
More information here
What: Connacht Cyclocross League
When: Sunday December 27th, 12noon
Where: Westport
More information here
Meath
What: Cycle 4 Cairde
When: St Stephen’s Day
Where: The Village Inn, Slane
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