Meath Heritage Cycle is on this weekend - Important info for participants and road users

Gavan Becton

Published: Wed 20 Jul 2016, 2:21 PM

Last updated: Wed 20 Jul 2016, 3:26 PM

The An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour takes place in Trim this weekend (Sat 23rd & Sun 24th July).

Road closures are in place for Castle Street, Trim on both days (Sat 1pm – 8pm, Sun 6am – 6pm) with the Laracor/Jack Quinns road closed on Sat 23rd from 5pm – 7pm.

Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Here are the other locations where restictions are in place

SLANE/GRANGEETH/RATHKENNY

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Slane on Sunday 24th July from 10.30am to 12.30pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

KILBERRY/WILKINSTOWN

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Kilberry/Wilkinstown on Sunday 24th July from 8.30am to 1pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

TIERWORKER/CORMEEN

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Tierworker/Cormeen on Sunday 24th July from 11am to 1pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

MOYNALTY

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Moynalty on Sunday 24th July from 11.30am to 1.30pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

KILMESSAN/DUNSANY/KILTALE

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Kilmessan/Dunsany/Kiltale on Sunday 24th July from 8.10am to 1.30pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you

SKRYNE/TARA

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Skryne/Tara on Sunday 24th July from 8.15am to 12.30pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

SENESCHALSTOWN/BROWNSTOWN/HAYESTOWN

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Senchalstown/Brownstown/Hayestownon Sunday 24th July from 9am to 2.30pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

BALLIVOR

Please note a large volume of cyclists from the An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour will be passing through the area of Ballivor on Sunday 24th July from 12.45pm to 3pm approx. Cyclists have been advised to obey the rules of the road and show due care to all other road users. As residents in the area, we ask for your cooperation and apologise in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Family cyclists taking part in last year's An Post Meath Heritage Cycle Tour 11km family spin. The family spin starts at 5pm from Castle Street, Trim on Saturday 23rd July. Families can register on the day from 2pm in the marquee on the grounds of TrimCastle. The 11km family spin is a flat route, suitable for all family members – grannies, granddad's, uncles, aunts, au pairs etc, all very welcome. Following rules will apply – you must register on the day, you must be over 6 yrs of age, you must be able to cycle independently and you must wear a cycle helmet – stabilisers, tricycles, scooters are not permitted. Please note – the family spin is a controlled leisure cycle.

The aim of the family spin is to promote cycling as a fun and enjoyable activity, with safety a key priority. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all stages of the cycle spin. Cost per entrant is €3. Gardai and cycling coaches from Moynalty Cycle Club will provide guidance and instruction along the route. Food stop will be at Jack Quinns where participants can mingle with the Minion, Kevin and Princess Elsa. On return to Trim, participants can enjoy taking part in the cycle challenges and obstacle course along with bouncy castles.

Check out our website www.meathsports.ie for full details and criteria for the family spin. The 50km Tara Loop, 100km Royal Tour & 160km Royal Challenge takes place on Sunday 24^th July – those interested in taking part can register online or call into our office up to 5pm on the 20th July. Contact 046 9067337 for further details.

FOOD AND WATER STOPS

Food & water stops along the routes:

On Sunday 24^th July, 7 local venues are opening up their facilities to provide refreshments and much needed nourishment to the cyclists participating in this year's cycle tour. Details below of participating venues:

160km – Ryans of Gormanlough, water stop @ 50km

Cormeen community centre, food stop @ 98km

Bawn Inn, Athboy, water stop @ 132km

100km – Senchalstown GAA, water stop @ 30km

Wilkinstown community centre, food stop @ 59km

50km - Hill of Tara, food stop @ 22km

Kiltale GAA centre, water stop @ 34km

Trim - Finish, food stop for all cyclists.

Even though 17,500 bottles of water will be consumed on the day, cyclists are requested to bring with them fully stocked water bottles and snacks for consumption along the route. There is an array of food served along the routes and at the finish in Trim (including gluten free products), however cyclists with specific dietary requirements will need to bring their own food.

The organisers of the An Post Meath Heritage cycle tour would like to thank the individual venues for opening up their premises and making them accessible to all participating cyclists – without this much needed cooperation, the An Post Meath Heritage cycle tour would not be the largest and most popular cycling event not alone in Leinster but in Ulster and Connacht included. Congrats to all the volunteers and personnel involved over the weekend in making this happen.