Explore endless singletrack and quiet forest roads as we traverse the Offaly and Laois County boarders!
Date
25th April 2026
Base Camp
The historic Kinnitty Castle is our home for the weekend of the GRS Slieve Blooms.
Route Options
• GRS Classic – 110km
• GRS Tour – 65km
• GRS Intro – 40km
What’s Included
All rides are GPS tracked so your loved ones can follow your progress.
The feed stations are absolutely loaded with treats, we’ve even got beer!
The route is fully way marked and well marshalled, with full medical cover.
There is a finisher’s medal and tee shirt for all participants.
Schedule
Friday 24th April
• Registration – 7pm to 9pm
• Live Music – 8pm
Saturday 25th April
• Registration – 8am to 10am
• Start Time – All events depart at 10.30am
• Cut off times apply
Feed Stations
Located at 25km, 40km, 55km, 80km and 100km.
More Details
• Water, energy drink and coke
• Sweets and biscuits
• Fruit
• Tube exchange
• Tool kit and pump
• Bottle drop
Route Marking and Tracking
Each route will be fully marked with sign posts and leader tape. There will be marshals at major junctions only. Riders will be issued with a GPS tracker at registration.
Bikes
You can enter on any type of bike, gravel, cyclocross, mtb and ebikes. Your bike should be in perfect working order and you should carry spare tubes, a pump and multitool. You can also rent a gravel bike from Biking.ie here.
Parking and Directions
Please respect our neighbours, drive slowly on approach roads to the venue and use official car parks only, please do not park along the road side.
