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THIS year's Blazing Bikers Trip around Tipp 2is planned for Sunday, October 1st and all proceeds will go to the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind charity.
This annual event is organised by Billy Shanahan and family in memory of Lorraine Shanahan and begins in Moycarkey-Borris GAA Club, on the Thurles Road in Littleton, Co. Tipperary.
The run through Tipperary will be from 11.00 – 15.00 approx. with registration for riders and machines from 9:30am.
The route for this year's run is as follows::
1. Moycarkey Borris GAA - Borrisoleigh. N62 – R498 (22km / 24mins)
2. Borrisoleigh - Templemore. R498 (9km /10mins)
3. Templemore - Roscrea N62 (19km / 18mins)
4. Roscrea - Birr N62 (19km / 20mins)
5. Birr - Borrisokane N52 (20km / 21mins)
6. Borrisokane - Carrigahorig N65 (8.5km / 9mins)
7. Carrigahorig - Coolbawn Quay R493 (14.4km / 18mins)
8. Coolbawn Quay - Portroe R493 (25km / 30mins)
9. Portroe - Birdhill R494 (22km / 25mins)
10. Birdhill - Moycarkey Borris GAA R503 (64km / 60mins)
The entry fee is €20 pre-run registration (per bike), €25 on the day registration (per bike) and 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.
Registration
The organisers encourage everyone to register for the run ahead of time and you can purchase your pre-run registration ticket here online. You can also register on the day, but please note there is an extra charge.
Important Information
All vehicles must be in road-worthy condition and fully insured.
All riders must hold a valid driver’s licence and all riders must obey the instructions given by Gardai or authorised ‘Trip around Tipp’ marshals or agents of the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.
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