Coast 2 Coast 2026

On May 23rd @ 7am, around Sixty cyclists will gather in the Pillo Hotel for early morning coffee and scones, in preparation to take on the annual Coast 2 Coast Charity Cycle Challenge, from the Atlantic Ocean at Galway Bay, to the Irish Sea at Laytown Co. Meath.

This year marks the 10th Lions Club Coast 2 Coast Cycle Challenge. All funds raised will support both local worthy causes and a selection of well‑known national charities chosen annually by the organising committee.

This year’s chosen charities are:

• Ashbourne Lions Club
• St Francis Hospice Blanchardstown
• Little Blue Heroes

Distance: The distance is around 230km and is completed over the two days arriving in Laytown at 5pm on Sunday May 24th.Entrance Fee: A deposit of €50 guarantees your place. The entrance fee is a minimum of €250 and this includes your transportation by tour bus to Galway Bay, Bed and Breakfast in Athlone, plus all food, snacks and Water on route over the two days.

Sponsor Cards: Sponsor cards and online sponsorship cards will be made available in April.

Training option: If you are keen to start training or to just get cycling again, then The Ashburner Cycling Club meet up every weekend on Saturday and Sunday mornings at the Cinema, and cater for cyclists of all skill levels. This offers you a great opportunity to get fit and work towards the C2C challenge in May.Are you ready for a new challenge this summer? Why not join us and take on the Coast2Coast Cycle Challenge? The event is guaranteed craic, and there is always great comradery over the two days.

Book your place by registering here with a €50 DEPOSIT.

Please note: All participants must be members of Cycling Ireland. For health and safety reasons, all participants must be over 18 years of age.This is not a race, it is a Cycling Challenge, to be enjoyed by all. Cyclists are expected to be able to maintain a cycling speed of about 20 km per hour.