Places for this year's Tour de Kilkenny sportive are selling out fast ahead of the entry deadline.
Organised by Marble City Cyclers, the Tour de Kilkenny offers cyclists a choice of three routes set amid the rolling green countryside of Kilkenny.
This year sees the 14th edition take place on Saturday 5 August. Event HQ is Kilkenny Rugby Club, with over 600 cyclists expected to take on a choice of 77km, 110km or 160km routes.
The Tour de Kilkenny attracts visitors from across Ireland - last year's edition saw 22 counties represented, including 212 local riders from Kilkenny's cycling clubs who regularly turn out to support the event.
Since its inception, the Tour has been a significant fundraiser for local charities and has raised close to six figures for a wide variety of local good causes.
This year's designated charities are the Irish Kidney Association, Amber Womens Refuge, Irish Pilgrimage Trust, Thomastown Mens Shed and WaterGarden and Tullogher Community Group. Volunteers from each of these organisations will help to marshal and feed the cyclists en route.
A generous proportion of the entry fee goes to the nominated charities, with the remainder helping cover the cost of food, route marshalling and organisation.
The 160km route is considered to rank among Ireland's more challenging sportives, with route planner Brendan O'Reilly packing in a number of challenging climbs along the way.
Two shorter distances are also available, ensuring a great day out for all riders in support of an excellent cause.
Entries will close on 30 July. To book your place, visit the event website at tourdekilkenny.com.
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