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To mark the first running of the SKODA Granfondo Hibernia all registered cyclists will receive a specially commissioned cycling cap plus a few other surprises in the goodie bag. #styleonabike

Willie Healy of Body & Mind Fitness in Ennis brings you a few tips on training and preparing for particpating in sportives. This is the first of a number of articles Willie will do for cyclists preparing for the 2016 SKODA Granfondo Hibernia. Dear Diary There’s a saying that I subscribe to that states “What Gets Measured Gets Done.” In …

The three lucky winners of the Velotec Custom Clothing sets of kit are Oliver Ward Ardee Stephen Toomey Ennis Robert Wilson Lissycasey  

Here are a few tips to help you prepare for all the events you are aiming for up to and including the SKODA Granfondo Hibernia on Sunday July 31st. Set your goal Then think about exactly what you want to achieve on your spins. Are you completing, competing or conquering?  Set an impossible aim and you’ll soon lose motivation. Once …

Sign up for the SKODA Granfondo Hibernia during May and win one of three sets of Velotec Custom Clothing cycling kits.  

2016 SKODA Celtic Cycle Series is launched The Granfondo Hibernia is delighted to be part of the new SKODA Celtic Cycling Series linking three Irish events in Clifden, Ennis and Drogheda with our Celtic cousins in Brittany, Wales and the Isle of Man. SKODA cycling ambassador Roz Purcell was on hand to launch the www.celticseries.ie The Celtic Series events are …

Getting Lean on your Bike The beauty of cycling is you combine the joy of cycling with the additional benefits of physical and mental wellbeing. Getting lean naturally through cycling will improve your health and your cycling performance as well as giving you loads of energy. The question you’re probably asking though is do you have to cycle long and …

Considering the 100km or 150km Granfondo Hibernia. Here are a few tips if theses distances will be new to you – set them as your 2016 sportive target.  For some, 100 miles or 100 kilometres is no big deal. For others it can be the single biggest physical challenge they will ever undertake on a bike. Many cyclists, however, fall …

Celtic Series Clothing by Atlantic Rouleur for 2016 The full 2016 Celtic Series cycling kit has been revealed with the addition of the short sleeve jersey, bib shorts and long sleeve jersey for the cooler mornings or evenings.  All designs feature the well known Celtic Series stripes and the new cycling brand Atlantic Rouleur.  These are strictly limited edition and …

Win Exclusive 2016 New Range Velotec Cycling Each Month Get your hands on a limited production clothing and stand out from the crowd.  Event partner Velotec have recently revealed their new 2016 range.  Each month cyclists who are registered to take part in the Granfondo Hibernia will be entered into a draw to win one of three sets of Velotec 2016 clothing …