08/04/2026
All roads will lead to Shandonagh GAA Centre on Bank Holiday Monday May 4th where the popular lions Club Summer Cycle is taking place. Registration begins at 8am with a start time of 9 am. The 90 kms event will be of huge interest for all cyclists preparing for the various sportives over the summer months, whereas the 40kms while a little more leisurely is a great opportunity to begin an exciting summer adventure.
The route for the 90 kms sets out towards Athlone via Ballymore and out to Corr Cross where you take a left turn to Mount Temple and onto Dun Na Si Moate for the food stop. After refreshments cyclists take the road to Kilbeggan Tyrrellspass and onto Rochfordbridge taking a left turn back to Mullingar and then out to Shandonagh GAA Centre where refreshments will also be available.
The 40 kms route will approach the Greenway at Cleaboy and cycle out to Streamstown where snacks tea and coffee will be served at Jack's Stop Coffee shop. After a short break all cyclists will return on the Greenway back to Shandonagh. The routes will be clearly marked and stewards will be on hand to give directions. We look forward to a great day’s enjoyment with good fun and camaraderie all in the interest of of providing “much needed support and respite for families and individuals living with special needs and Autism “
An invitation to everyone to come out for a great experience in the first day’s of Summer.
