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"The Borderlands cycle" – A road and gravel cycle event set in the spectacular Mac Nean valley and surrounding hills of Cavan, Fermanagh and Leitrim – we have four routes on offer, 55K, 65K, 85K & 100K- to suit everyone from the novice cyclist to the experienced gravel grinder. Inspired by the natural beauty of the Mac Nean lakes and hills this area is the perfect setting for a road and gravel event of this magnitude.
Route 1: THE BANBH
A challenging cycle despite its headline figures.Follow the route of the Black Piglet but take a left in Kiltyclogher to avoid some climbs. Again when you reach 'the Rainbow' you follow the main road avoiding the 25% climb and rejoin the route to Blacklion and home to Belcoo.
55KM
600M of climb
Route 2: THE BLACK PIGLET
Take in the Forest of Ballintempo and Carrigan and then head across the Border to Kiltyclogher for Food. Cycle past MacDiarmada's homestead, along the shore of lough Mac Nean via Glenfarne Demense on to 'The Rainbow' before taking the back roads home to Belcoo
65KM
1100M of climb
Route 3: THE BLACK PIG
Take in Belmore and Big Dog Forests along with the route of 'The Piglet' More gravel, More hills, More lakes. This is a significant challenge, lots of climbing and great scenery around beautiful Lough Mac Nean
85KM
1400M of climb
Route 4: THE FULL BOAR
Take a Right in Kiltyclogher and take the gravel climb to the top of Saddle Hill. Give it full bore on the full boar, as you circumnavigate the beautiful Lough Mac Nean. A Truly awesome challenge but with great scenery to boot
100KM
1700M of climb
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