Blazing Bikers will take trip around Tipperary to raise funds for charity

The Blazing Bikers will undertake a Trip around Tipp for charity on Sunday, October 1.

All proceeds will benefit Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

This annual event is organised by Billy Shanahan and family in memory of Lorraine Shanahan.

The event location is Moycarkey-Borris GAA Club, Thurles Road, Littleton, and the run time is from 11am – 3pm (approximately). Registration is from 9.30am.

The route is as follows: 

1. Moycarkey Borris GAA - Borrisoleigh. N62 – R498  (22km/24 mins)

2. Borrisoleigh - Templemore R498  (9km/10 mins)

3. Templemore - Roscrea N62 (19km/18 mins)

4. Roscrea - Birr  N62 (19km/20 mins)

5. Birr - Borrisokane N52 (20km/21 mins)

6. Borrisokane - Carrigahorig N65 (8.5km/9 mins)

7. Carrigahorig - Coolbawn Quay R493 (14.4km/18 mins)

8. Coolbawn Quay - Portroe R493 (25km/30 mins)

9. Portroe - Birdhill R494 (22km/25 mins)

10. Birdhill - Moycarkey Borris GAA R503 (64km/60 mins).

The entry fee is €20 pre-run registration (per bike), €25 on the day registration (per bike).
Pillion passengers can donate on the day.

Entry includes a ticket for the raffle, sponsorship card, pre-run tea/coffee and post-run sandwiches and hot drinks.

Participants can purchase their pre-run registration ticket here: https://platform.payzone.ie/10815/event/177. 

You can also register on the day, but please note there is an extra charge. 

All vehicles must be road-worthy and fully insured.

All riders must hold a valid driver’s licence.

All riders must obey the instructions given by Gardaí or authorised Trip around Tipp marshals or agents of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind. 

For further information see: https://www.guidedogs.ie/ events/blazing-bikers