Cyclists on their bikes for another brilliant Tour de Ballyfinnane!

IT’S that time of year again to dust down the bikes and get back on the saddle and what better way than with the Tour De Ballyfinnane in aid of the local national school?

Following the resounding success of previous year’s cycles it returns again on Saturday, April 14 at 10am.

The official event was launched on Saturday by Junior Minister for Sport, Deputy Brendan Griffin.

All proceeds from the cycle, which is organised by the parents association, will go towards school facilities.

“We are very grateful to all the support we get every year from cyclists,” said Ciara Keenan

There are two routes to choose from both commencing from Ballyfinnane hall.

Route one is 70km and takes you to Castlemaine, Inch, Annascaul, Gleann na nGealt, Camp, Tonevane, Caherleaheen, Farmer’s Bridge and over the final climb of the day at Garraun on the return to Ballyfinnane

Route two is 45km and the takes riders east to Currans, Castleisland, Ballymac, Tralee and back to Ballyfinnane via the Killarney Road and Gortatlea.

The cycles are €25 and €20. Participants can pre register on the website www.tdb.ie or on the day from 8.00am.

For further details please log on the website www.tdb. ie or check out our Facebook page-Ballyfinnane Cycle.

Refreshments will be provided along the route and again at the finish with the now infamous complimentary BBQ and entertainment at The Shanty Bar, Ballyfinnane.

Minister Brendan Griffin launching the Tour de Ballyfinnane with Ciara Keenan, Helena Lyne, Mary Donnelly, Adel McEntee, Marie Edwards and Beth Quirke.