Watch the competitors in action around the iconic North Coast of Ireland as they take on the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive!
The eyes of the world were on Northern Ireland when it hosted the Giro d’Italia, with viewers marvelling at the landscapes the route took the riders through. However, one section in particular stood out: the incredible Causeway Coastal Route.
It was only natural that the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive was created so that cyclists of all abilities could test themselves like the peloton did during the Giro d’Italia. And with a choice of three route distances (35 miles; 85 miles; 115 miles), 1,100 competitors embraced the ocean views as they started and finished in the seaside town of Ballycastle in County Antrim.
For more information, visit http://www.giantscausewaycoastsportive.com
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