Spin 3 - Sligo - Strandhill

Spin 7

Sligo - Mullaghmore - Cliffoney -Tullaghan - Sligo

72km

Grade - Moderate

This is a relatively easy ride with a slightly hilly start out the N15 towards Bundoran. Care must be exercised on this route as it is quite a busy main road with little or no hard shoulder between Drumcliffe and Cashelgarron. Riding single file is recommended for a group over this section. At the village of Cliffoney, take a left turn for Mullaghmore. At the castle entrance take a left up the hill which will reveal some of the most breath-taking scenery in the North-West as you cycle around the head. Stop awhile along the harbour and take in the image of Benbulben in the background of this unspoilt sea side resort. Return to Cliffoney and take a left on the N15 towards Bundoran. At Tullaghan (42km) take a right turn and enjoy a coffee stop at the filling station before facing back into another 30km (and probably a head-wind) towards Sligo.

Grade	Bike Handling Skills	Cycling Experience	Fitness Levels	Terrain / Riding	Km’s per ride	Riding	Km’s per week
Leisurely	Basic	Occasional	Exercise occasionally	Mostly flat – non technical	10 - 25	Mostly flat. 200m max. cumulative daily climb (often much less)	10 - 25
Moderate	Reasonable	Weekend	Exercise fairly hard at least twice a week	Rolling hills – some moderately technical sections	20 - 75	Rolling hills. 250m – 750m cumulative daily climb	20 - 50
Challenging	Competent	Regular	Exercise regularly for sustained periods	Challenging climbs and tricky descents - mixture of flat and challenging climbs	50 - 100	Challenging climbs. 500 - 1000m cumulative daily climb	80 - 120
Demanding	Confident	Experienced	Exercise hard and like to push physical limits	Demanding climbs and steep descents, mostly technical ascent and descent – often at altitude	75 - 140	Demanding climbs and steep descents. 500 – 2000m cumulative daily climb	200 plus