The Polkadot route, at 120km, offers the Leisure Cyclist a testing challenge over 9 climbs of the Partry and Joyce Country Hills. Circling Lough Cara through Carnacon and Ballintubber, climbing starts after Kilawalla at Bohaun and then on to the challenge of Lally’s Hill. On reaching the summit riders are rewarded with a spectacular view of Lough Mask and the surrounding areas. The route then goes on to join the Fada route around Lough Nafooey, through Joyce Country and into Maam.

The route then sweeps along the shores of Lough Corrib, passing through Cornamona and Clonbur before the final stretch home to Ballinrobe.

The event took place this year on Sunday July 18th. Two of our members participated - Pam Benson and Brendan Brogan. Pam and Brendan had just returned from their cycle of the Italian Dolomites Alps challenge and they continue to be the flag bearers for our club in the many touring events all over the country.

Well done to Pam and Brendan for their continued participation on behalf of our club in these wide variety of events.