Autumn Etape Mourne

Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Neil McGuigan, a manager with Ballymena Road Club’s sponsors Chain Reaction Cycles has contacted the club with details of a late season touring event.
"Whilst late in the season for a Road event, Pioneer Group and Chain Reaction Cycles Flagship store have pulled the "Autumn Etape Mourne” event together for Sunday 27th October.
This event will have the normal sportive feel about it, with the added interest of time trials on various hill climbs for those cyclists with a competitive edge. We currently expect to have around 400 participants at this event.
 For the groups and clubs associated with the flagship store, we have agreed a group discount – RRP £25, group member price £20. Please put all your members names together, including postcode and contact details and send it on to:-  johnny@pioneer-group.co.uk
Any questions, please do not hesitate to ask: we all look forward to seeing you on the day.” Added Neil
The key event details are: Autumn Etape Mourne 2013: Sunday 27th October at 10:00am, starting from Annalong Marine Park, Co Down and taking you into and over the stunning Mourne Mountains. Event and route are suitable for cyclists of all abilities. There will be electronic chip timing for all participants. Two timed "King of the Mountain” stages with prizes. Free goodie-bag from Chain Reaction Cycles for all participants. Post-event food. Feed Stations on both routes. Professional marshalling and signage on both routes. Open race and age group prizes with 45 miles and 70 miles distance options.