**ONLINE ENTRY OPEN**

**LIMITED ENTRY AVAILABLE AT SIGN ON**

Are you up for the challenge ???

If you are …… then welcome to the Twenty First year of our great Charity cycle event, the most popular touring cycle event in the Northern Ireland calendar. 

This year the Coastal Challenge is supporting the local charity, Cycle against suicide!

NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km (£25 Entry) around the Ards Peninsula which has few inclines and takes a break in Portaferry for lunch. So whether you are a serious cyclist or a novice wanting to cycle the distance for the first time the NDCC Bangor Coastal Challenge is the event for you! The Challenge starts and finishes at the Bangor Aurora which has ample car parking and changing facilities. En-route there will be water stations, a “broom wagon” for breakdowns etc. and the event will be overseen by an experienced team of marshalls, with motorcycle, paramedics and ambulance back-up.

This year we have introduced a newer shorter route of 50k (£20 Entry) for those individuals looking to upskill themselves for the bigger challenge next year. You will still get to experience the coast of Dongahdee, Millisle and Ballywalter before returning inland to rejoin the traditional returning route.

 Facilities on Challenge Day will include

• ample changing facilities
• ample car parking
• lunch at Portaferry for 100km route, and lunch at Aurora for 50km route.
• Refreshments provided upon return to Bangor Aurora for the 100km route.

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100k Route can be found here via Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/2956214522709983496

50k Route can be found here - http://www.strava.com/routes/3226851123814086856

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Challenge entries must be received by 22nd June 2024 @ 18:00
• Cancellations ~ we cannot refund entry fees after the application has been processed
• Registration between 8:15am and 9:15am on 18th June. PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME
• STAGGERED START at 09:30am WE RECOMMEND THAT HELMETS ARE WORN AT ALL TIMES. NO MORE THAN 20 RIDERS AT A TIME
• RULES OF THE ROAD MUST BE ADHERED TO AT ALL TIMES
• PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE PASSED TO ANY THIRD PARTIES

I understand and agree that I participate in this event entirely at my own risk, that I must rely on my own ability in dealing with all hazards and that I must ride in a manner which is safe for myself and all others. I am aware that when riding on a public highway the function of the marshals is only to indicate direction and that I must decide whether the movement is safe. I agree that no liability whatsoever shall attach to the Promoter, Promoting Club, Event Sponsor, Cycling Ireland, any Sub-Committee of Cycling Ireland, any Event Official or any Member of the Promoting Club in respect of injury, loss or damage suffered by me in or by reason of the event, however caused.