The Terms and Conditions detailed below apply to all purchasers of a section of the Official Race Around Ireland route section on cyclearoundireland.com and to the riders who take on the challenge (herein after called “Rider”). The act of purchasing any section of the route through our website, is taken as acknowledgement that you accept these Terms and Conditions.

Purchasing a Cycle Around Ireland Section

On purchase you will receive a route book of the section, a .gpx file and a map of the route by email, which you can download and use to plan your cycle.

You agree that communications between you and us will be made by email or other electronic means, and you consent to receive all communications from us in an electronic format. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you agree that you have elected to enter any agreement for the purchase of products electronically and to receive any required communications, notices or updates in an electronic format.

On submission of your entry, you will receive an email from us confirming its receipt. Your entry will constitute an undertaking by you to us to complete the challenge and submit your evidence of your cycle as agreed. We will confirm that your payment has been received and your reward will be despatched once your evidence has been submitted and verified.

If payment is not received or is reversed the entry will be cancelled. if you have problems paying for your entry please contact us: Email: info@cyclearoundireland.com and we will do what we can to assist.

Entry to the challenge is payable by each Rider taking part and not paid per bicycle. (e.g. a tandem requires two participants and therefore two entry fees should be paid). This is so each rider receives a certificate.

Riding The Route

No liability whatsoever shall attach to Ultimate Ventures Limited, Race Around Ireland, sponsors, in respect of any injury, loss or damage suffered by the Rider in or by reason of the challenge, unless such injury, loss or damage is proven to be caused by the negligence of the aforementioned.

Riders are deemed to be on a private excursion on a public highway and the organisers take no responsibility for their conduct.

Each Rider accepts that the challenge they are entering is a non-competitive cycling challenge and is, in no way, a race of any kind but merely a personal challenge.

Each Rider is fully responsible for their actions and personal belongings whilst riding the route. We do not accept responsibility for the actions of the rider nor the consequences of such actions.

You agree that you are physically and mentally fit and capable of riding the distance you have chosen. If, during the cycle, you decide to change the route and distance, then all consequences of this action are yours.

Riders, Cycles and Cycling Equipment

You should wear a helmet during the ride.

You should make sure that the bike you are riding and all of your equipment is of a suitable standard and state of road worthiness suitable for the route and distance selected.

You should wear adequate clothing and be suitably equipped to deal with adverse weather.

You should ideally have your own personal accident and third-party insurance. No Rider insurance is provided by us.

E-bikes should be fully compliant with Irish law.

The Routes

All routes, and detailed information sent out to you, included within the purchase fee paid are indicative only. Despite our best efforts to keep the route book and .gpx files as up‐to‐date as possible, the route may change due to local authority works. We will endeavour to let you know of any changes we may be made aware of.

All routes purchased are for guidance only and we do not insist that any Rider uses the routes shown. Therefore, if the Rider chooses to ride a section, it is entirely at their own choice.

If you choose a different route to avoid obstacles or sections you decide are beyond your capabilities, we will assess your completion of the challenge and you may still receive your section certificate.

If there is a diversion on the route by any local authority on the day you are completing your challenge this will be taken into account and you will still receive your section certificate based on the evidence you submit.

The routebook and .gpx files you are sent, doesn’t guarantee that the road will be completely ride-able on the day you decide to do your challenge. You will make your own decision about whether to proceed on bike, foot, divert or not at all. We will assess your completion of the challenge and you may still receive your section certificate when we assess the evidence you provide.

Road Safety and Etiquette

All Riders must adhere to and obey the Highway Code, local Bylaws and laws.

Emails and Marketing

You agree to receive content provided to ride the route as well as promotional communications from us via email.

Promotional emails can be unsubscribed.

Refunds and Challenge Cancellation

Event entry fees can be refunded within 7 days of purchase. Please email info@cyclearoundireland.com

We reserve the right to substitute or change the route or cancel the challenge at any time for whatever reason. No refunds will be issued unless specifically advised.