Save the Date Never too early to start planning for 2025. The 2025 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle will take place on Saturday 19th July. It will be a choice of 160km and 120km routes. Keep an eye on our social media for your incentive to sign up early.
Building Endurance for Cycling: The Road to Better Cycling
Endurance is the backbone of cycling. In this blog, we’ll explore strategies and tips for building endurance, as you build up to your summer 2025 targets and the SKODA Ring of Clare Cycle. 1. The Role of Base Mileage The cornerstone of building cycling endurance is increasing your base mileage. This means spending more time in the saddle, riding at …
Why Consider Zone 2 Training for Your Preperation
Why Consider Zone 2 Training – The Benefits You Should Weigh Up Improved Aerobic Capacity: Zone 2 training primarily targets the aerobic energy system, which is crucial for endurance activities like cycling. By consistently training in this zone, cyclists can enhance their aerobic capacity, allowing them to sustain efforts over longer durations. Fat Utilization: Training in Zone 2 encourages the …
The ŠKODA Cycling Experience
Why are ŠKODA Cycling events considered among the best? – Free ŠKODA cycling clothing* (based on registrations received before Jan 31st). – Fully supported event including on route bike mechanic support and mechanics at all feed stations. – Best stocked feed stations with the legendary Flapjacks and Cakes. – Specially designed 2025 Finishers Medal. – Post event massages. – Post …
Cycling, Coffee & Recovery
What excuse are you using to have a cup of coffee this weekend when cycling. Have you thought of Recovery. Coffee and cycling go together!! If you needed a few more excuses to have a coffee then did you know coffee can aid in muscle recovery after your spin. Here is how. Reduced Muscle Pain: Caffeine, a key component of …
Event Camper Van Site
Join the Camper Van Cycling Hotel – Clarecastle GAA The event venue is located in Clarecastle GAA club who will provide Camper Van parking for cyclists before and after the event. The event attracts large numbers of camper van owners who take advantage of staying on site with full accesss to toilet and shower facilities within minutes of Clarecastle village …
Rider Pack & What You Need to Know
2024 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Rider Pack and Key Information Download the 2024 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Rider Pack with all you need to know from start times to where you get your medal, rub down and burger after the cycle CLICK HERE to download the 2024 Rider Pack 2024 SKODA Ring of Clare Cycle Rider Pack Key Timings Event …
When you cross the finishing line!
What to expect after crossing the finish line. After completing the 160km or 120km ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle here is what is waiting for you. Collect your 2024 ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle Finishers medal Get you picture on the ŠKODA Ring of Clare Cycle Podium Present your event wristband and tuck into the free BBQ at Clarecastle GAA …
Managing Your Registration
What you need to know and do to manage your event registration. How do I manage my registration As stated as part of the event registration process and in the event terms and conditions there are no refunds or further deferrals are issued for the event. We facilitated the transfer of places between cyclists up to July 1st. We do …
ŠKODA Celtic Cycle Series – Ten Year Anniversary
Celebrating 10 Years with the ŠKODA Celtic Cycle Series 2024 marks the tenth year of ŠKODA’s involvement with the ŠKODA Celtic Cycle Series of sportives that has welcomed thousands of cyclists from around the country and overseas. ŠKODA’s heritage with cycling goes back to when the company started out originally as a bike business. The brand has now grown to …