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# Tour De Conamara | Irelands best Cycling Sportive held in Connemara: The ŠKODA Tour de Conamara 2026 will be held on Saturday 23rd May starting and finishing in Clifden, Connemara. 140km & 80km routes available.

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## Posts
- [Medal Reveal: Your Finish Line Moment Starts Here🏅](https://tourdeconamara.ie/medal-reveal-your-finish-line-moment-starts-here%f0%9f%8f%85/): The finish line is where every kilometre, every climb, and every moment on the bike comes together, and waiting there for you is the official 2026 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara medal.
- [Campervan & Tent Spaces Available for Tour de Connemara 2026](https://tourdeconamara.ie/campervan-tent-spaces-available-for-tour-de-connemara-2026/): If you’re taking part in the Tour de Connemara Cycling Event this year and looking for a convenient place to stay, Connemara Rugby Club is offering campervan and tent spaces from 22–24 May 2026.
- [Jersey Reveal: The Official 2026 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara Jersey](https://tourdeconamara.ie/jersey-reveal-the-official-2026-skoda-tour-de-conamara-jersey/): We’re excited to unveil the official 2026 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara jersey
- [Support Local and Save](https://tourdeconamara.ie/support-local-and-save/): Event Supporter Gannons Sports Offer for Cyclists
- [2025 Rider Pack](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2024-rider-pack/): 2025 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara Rider Pack
- [Campervan Facilities – Connemara Rugby Club](https://tourdeconamara.ie/campervan-facilities-connemara-rugby-club/): Dedicated campervan facilities at Connemara Rugby Club
- [Managing Your Registration](https://tourdeconamara.ie/managing-your-registration/): How do I manage my registration
- [Building up to the ŠKODA Tour de Conamara](https://tourdeconamara.ie/building-up-to-the-event/): Training in the final weeks before the event
- [2025 Event Jersey – Supporting HPV Vacine Awareness](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2019-event-jersey-revealed/): Following on from the popularity of the event jerseys we produced a number of years ago and the many requests for it since, we have created a new design. Cyclists had the option to purchase the jersey when registering.  If you ordered one, you can collect it when registering for the event. The size you ordered is the size we ordered for you and we cannot exchange sizes. We do not arrange postal for non collection. It is the responsibility of the cyclists to collect their jersey on the 23rd or 24th May.
- [Reserve List is Now Closed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2024-tour-de-conamara-event-now-sold-out/): ŠKODA Tour de Conamara 2025 is now full.
- [WHY CONSIDER ZONE 2 TRAINING FOR YOUR PREPERATION](https://tourdeconamara.ie/why-consider-zone-2-training-for-your-preperation/): Here is why you might consider ZONE 2 training for your preperation
- [Cycling in the Gaeltacht – ŠKODA Tour de Conamara](https://tourdeconamara.ie/cycling-in-the-gaeltacht-skoda-tour-de-conamara/): Cúpla Focal & What to See
- [Weight Training & Cycling](https://tourdeconamara.ie/weight-training-cycling/): Why Cyclists Should Include Weight Training in Their Weekly Routine
- [Registration Opens 1st January 2025](https://tourdeconamara.ie/skoda-tour-de-conamara-registration-opens-2025/): ŠKODA Tour de Conamara 2025 - Registration Opens January 1st 2025
- [2025 Event Jersey Revealed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2025-event-jersey-revealed/): New Event Jersey Design for 2025 ŠKODA Tour De Conamara
- [Your ŠKODA Event Memories](https://tourdeconamara.ie/your-skoda-event-experience/): ŠKODA will provide cyclists an unique opportunity to remember their day. Simply type in the number on the front of your bike tag to see your pictures (you must have displayed the bike tag without blocking the QR on the from of the bike with cables.) This is free and your are not asked to pay for event image. It is all part of the ŠKODA cycling experience.
- [The ŠKODA Cycling Experience](https://tourdeconamara.ie/celebrating-10-years-of-the-skoda-cycling-experience/): ŠKODA Celtic Cycle Series & Cycling Experience
- [Starting to Prepare for May 25th](https://tourdeconamara.ie/starting-to-prepare-for-may-26th/): Planning for your 2024 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara
- [2024 Jersey Revealed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2023-jersey-revealed/): ŠKODA Tour de Conamara 2024 Jersey
- [2023 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara Rider Pack](https://tourdeconamara.ie/skodatourdeconamara2023-rider-pack/): Your 2023 Rider Pack - All the Information You Need
- [2023 Event is Now Full](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2023-event-is-now-full/): Registration is Now Closed.
- [Important – One Day Licence / Cycling Ireland Members](https://tourdeconamara.ie/important-one-day-licence-cycling-ireland-members/): Important – One Day Licence / Cycling Ireland Members
- [All the Information You Need – 2022 Rider Pack](https://tourdeconamara.ie/all-the-information-you-need-2022-rider-pack/): 2022 Rider Pack - Your Event Information As we countdown to the return of the SKODA Tour de Conamara, please take time to read all the event information from event sign on, event start times to what to expect on the day.
- [Happy New Year](https://tourdeconamara.ie/happy-new-year/): Every year on New Years Day, we normally open up registration for the ŠKODA Celtic Series events. It usually represents the day of new resolutions and a commitment by cyclists to prepare and participate in cycling, running, triathlon and adventure events that usually bookmark the different stages of your year.
- [Experience Clifden & Connemara](https://tourdeconamara.ie/experience-clifden-connemara/): Its not all about the bike
- [Final Participant Information](https://tourdeconamara.ie/final-participant-information/): Prepare for the SKODA Tour de Conamara - 2017 Rider Information Pack 
- [Strava Links](https://tourdeconamara.ie/strava-links/): For all the stravaphiles out here are the links to the routes on Strava
- [Sample the Connemara Gaeltacht Pubs](https://tourdeconamara.ie/sample-connemara-gaeltacht-pubs/): Visitors to the SKODA Tour de Conamara have a unique opportunity to sample the Connemara Gaeltacht after their cycle.
- [PowerBar Refuel Advice](https://tourdeconamara.ie/powerbar-refuel-advice/): Our long time event partner PowerBar will be at a number of PowerBar Refuel points to get you home on the 140km and the 80km routes on May 27th.
- [Recovery is as important as training](https://tourdeconamara.ie/recovery-important-training/): As you ramp up the miles in preparation for the event it is as important to be aware of the benefits of good recovery as much as munching the miles.
- [2017 Celtic Series Kit Revealed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2017-celtic-series-kit-revealed/): Our Atlantic Rouleur Celtic Series kit for 2017 is revealed.  This year you have an extended range of styles along with the main Celtic Series 2017 Jersey and Bib Shorts.  We have short and long sleeve options plus a new breathable weather proof jacket.  These are limited edition ranges.
- [February Winner](https://tourdeconamara.ie/february-winner/): Congratulations to the winner of the February participants draw. 
- [Winners Announced](https://tourdeconamara.ie/winners-announced/): Congrats to our prize winners in the participants registration draw.
- [Bike Exchange Joins the Team](https://tourdeconamara.ie/bike-exchange-joins-team/): Win a Ridley Noah with Bike Exchange
- [2017 SKODA Tour de Conamara Now Full](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2017-skoda-tour-de-conamara-now-full/): The 2017 SKODA Tour de Conamara is now full. We will operate a waiting list if any new places become available in the coming weeks.
- [Early Registrations – Hi Visibility](https://tourdeconamara.ie/early-registrations-hi-visibility/): Register early to receive a hi-vis cycling gillet.
- [Win a weekend cycling in Belgium](https://tourdeconamara.ie/win-weekend-cycling-belgium/): Connemara, Clare and Belgium Cycling
- [Registration Details](https://tourdeconamara.ie/registration-details/): Registration details for 2017 
- [Event Registration Update](https://tourdeconamara.ie/event-registration-update/): This year cyclists who have participated in previous editions of Tour de Conamara will have an opportunity to register early during December.  The general registration will then open up on January 1st to the general public.
- [Team AXEL 8](https://tourdeconamara.ie/team-axel-8/): In memory of Anthony 'AXEL' Foley, a man who reflected everything great about all sport - Team Axel 8 will be created next year to participate in a number of sportives across the country.  We will be bringing full details Team Axel 8 in the coming weeks when all details are fully finalised.
- [Registration Opens – 1st January 2017](https://tourdeconamara.ie/registration-opens-1st-january-2017/): Registration for the 2017 SKODA Tour de Conamara opens on New Years Day 2017.  Last year the event sold out after only 46 days so register early to avoid disappointment.
- [In pursuit of time: Racing myself at the Tour de Conamara](https://tourdeconamara.ie/3139-2/): In pursuit of time: Racing myself at the Tour de Conamara
- [Rhododendron & racers and a big yellow thing in the sky](https://tourdeconamara.ie/rhododendron-racers-big-yellow-thing-sky/): We went for a burger and well deserved beer and there was a great party vibe all around the station house with great music , we chilled out for a while, we hitted back to our  house for the night, showered and hit back into Clifden for dinner and refreshments and watched Connachts historic win. We had a great night in Clifden lots of fun and can't wait for next year and looking forward to the next in the Skoda Celtic Series, Granfondo Hibernia, Ennis 31st July.
- [Your Summer of Cycling is Launched](https://tourdeconamara.ie/summer-cycling-launched/): Well done to all our cyclists today. Great sunshine showed Connemara off at its very best.
- [Love Connemara – Plan your weekend](https://tourdeconamara.ie/love-connemara/): Events over the weekend - Culture de Conamara
- [Final Countdown](https://tourdeconamara.ie/final-countdown/): All you need to know about the event timings, rubs from the Institute of Massage and Sports Therapy, photography, SKODA Mechanics and the famous Monaghans SKODA Pasta Party.
- [Rub away the aches](https://tourdeconamara.ie/rub-away-aches/): The SKODA Cycle Event Experience for the Celtic Series events will see cyclists enjoy the services of the team from the Institute of Massage & Sports Therapy. A full team of masseuses will provide rub downs for tired limbs after the 140km and 80km cycles in the SKODA Dome located at the finish area. A nice treat after the hard work on the roads of Connemara and set you up for the big Failte that awaits you in Clifden.
- [Two Weeks & Counting](https://tourdeconamara.ie/last-two-weeks/): THE FINAL TWO WEEKS
- [SKODA Launch new Celtic Series](https://tourdeconamara.ie/skoda-launch-new-celtic-series/): 2016 SKODA Celtic Cycle Series is launched
- [March Draw Winners](https://tourdeconamara.ie/march-draw-winners/): Congrats to the March participants draw winners -
- [Preparing for the longer spin](https://tourdeconamara.ie/preparing-for-the-longer-spin/): Whether it is the 80km or 140km route you are tackling here are a few tips if theses distances will be new to you.
- [March miles ](https://tourdeconamara.ie/march-miles/): Tour de Conamara blogger John Donnelly's March Miles update.
- [New Celtic Series Jersey for 2016](https://tourdeconamara.ie/new-celtic-series-jersey-for-2016/): Celtic Series Clothing by Atlantic Rouleur for 2016
- [Training on Empty](https://tourdeconamara.ie/training-on-empty/): Training on a empty stomach or in fasted state is a hot topic these days and for most athletes can lead to excellent results.  Nutritional Therapist Maev Creaven discusses the benefits of cycling training on empty.
- [Granfondo Hibernia – Your next Celtic Series Challenge](https://tourdeconamara.ie/3039-2/): The SKODA Granfondo Hibernia is a new cycling sportive that forms part of the newly expanded series of events delivered in partnership with SKODA across Ireland.
- [Preparing for The Hills](https://tourdeconamara.ie/preparing-for-hills/): No such thing as a 100% flat sportive.  This is to help you in other sportives, not really Tour de Conamara!! We only have a few lumpy drags at the end! Seriously though, at that stage of the event you are feeling a bit tired and they may appear like Alpe d’Huez with heavy legs and the last 20km to cover.  Here are a few climbing tips for those hills you will encounter over the summer.
- [Enhance Your Cycling Wardrobe](https://tourdeconamara.ie/your-cycling-wardrobe/): Watch out for the chance to get your hands on some great clothing - long sleeve jerseys for the non sunshine days.  Made a small bit heavier than the regular coolmax cycling jerseys, these are ideal for the early morning, evening or slightly cooler days.  A new option for you will be the new Celtic Series kit for 2016.
- [February Competition Winner](https://tourdeconamara.ie/february-competition-winner/): The participants draw for February included hotel accommodation at The Clifden Station House Hotel, nutrition advice and cycling clothing - Congrats to Fergus Aherne of Stillorgan, Co Dublin.  The full prize included
- [Waiting List Now Closed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/waiting-list-now-closed/): After the event sold out after 46 days we created a waiting list for people to register their interest in the event if places did become available.
- [Spring has Sprung](https://tourdeconamara.ie/spring-has-sprung/): SKODA Tour de Conamara blogger John Donnelly's second blog as he is reaches the 100 day countdown to the event.
- [2016 Event is Now Full](https://tourdeconamara.ie/2646-2/): The 2016 SKODA Tour de Conamara is now full after only 46 days. Like last year we will operate a waiting list to accommodate cyclists if places become available.
- [January Winner](https://tourdeconamara.ie/january-winner/): Congrats to the winner of the January competition Mr Terry Devlin, Dundrum, Co Dublin.
- [Register & Win](https://tourdeconamara.ie/register-win/): Register by Sunday evening and have a chance to win these great prizes in the January monthly draw for cyclists who have registered for the SKODA Tour de Conamara.
- [Nutrition – Getting the basics right](https://tourdeconamara.ie/eventprep1/): Maev Creaven, Nutritionist of the Nutrition Centre, Galway & Dublin, brings us the first of a series of blogs and nutritional advice as you build up towards the SKODA Tour de Conamara.
- [Return to Wheel Religion](https://tourdeconamara.ie/return-to-wheel-religion/): SKODA Tour de Conamara blogger John Donnelly talks about the return to the bike after Christmas, new health and fitness promises and the twenty week training countdown.
- [Meet Our Bloggers](https://tourdeconamara.ie/meet-our-bloggers/): Meet our bloggers for the 2016 SKODA Tour de Conamara.
- [What is your off season goal?](https://tourdeconamara.ie/what-is-your-off-season-goal/): Are you ready to set some long term goals for 2016?
- [Connemara or Amalfi Coast](https://tourdeconamara.ie/connemara-or-amalfi-coast/): Paul Deane is a freelance journalist based in the south west of England and serial blogger who joined us on a ‘reccie’ trip around the 80km course on Easter Saturday. Here is his report back on his day on the 80km Tour de Conamara route.
- [Registration Closed](https://tourdeconamara.ie/registration-closed/): Registration for the 2019 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara is now closed as the event is now full. We do not operate a waiting list system as the capacity for the event has now been reached.

## Pages
- [FAQs](https://tourdeconamara.ie/faqs/): Click here to download the 2026 Rider Pack with everything you need to know.2026 ŠKODA Tour de Conamara Rider Pack
- [Event Details](https://tourdeconamara.ie/event-details/): The ŠKODA Tour de Conamara is a leisure cycling sportive with the choice of 140km or 80km routes (view routes) across Connemara. Both routes bring cyclist through some of the finest coastal, lakelands, valleys and mountainous landscape along the Wild Atlantic Way. The event is widely regarded among the top sportives in Ireland and fills up every year within 24 hours of registration opening.
- [Cookie Policy (EU)](https://tourdeconamara.ie/cookie-policy-eu/): Details of the cookies and tracking technologies used on this website. Cookie Policy
- [Contact Us](https://tourdeconamara.ie/contact-us/): Get in touch with us — we’re happy to help with any questions or enquiries. Send Us A Message
- [Blog](https://tourdeconamara.ie/blog/)
- [Terms & Conditions](https://tourdeconamara.ie/terms-conditions/): ŠKODA Tour de Conamara (‘the Event’) is open to cyclists of 18 years of age and over. Each entrant must register for the event through the online booking system. Once you have entered no refunds or credits can be offered for cancellations or for no shows for the event.
- [Routes](https://tourdeconamara.ie/routes/): The ŠKODA Tour De Conamara event offers participants the choice of 140km or 80km routes and travels along the Wild Atlantic Way and into valleys, mountainous landscape and some of Ireland’s best known lakes. This is recognised as Ireland’s most picturesque sportive.
- [Register](https://tourdeconamara.ie/register/): Be part of the ŠKODA Tour de Conamara on Saturday, 29th May 2027 and experience one of Ireland’s most iconic cycling sportives. Choose between the 140km or 80km route and enjoy the stunning scenery of Connemara along the Wild Atlantic Way.
- [Home](https://tourdeconamara.ie/): Mountain Roads
- [Privacy Policy](https://tourdeconamara.ie/privacy-policy/): Tour de Conamara cycling events and its affiliated entities (collectively, “Tour de Conamara”, “we”, “us”, and “our”) value the privacy of those who provide personal information to us. This privacy policy (the “Policy”) describes how and why we collect, store and use personal information, and provides information about individual’s rights.