The TransAtlantic Way 2018 is a 2500 km, one stage, self-supported road bike race between Dublin and Cork via The Wild Atlantic Way.
The TransAtlantic Way is a one stage self-supported road race that starts in Dublin and heads north to Derry before joining the Wild-Atlantic Way, Ireland’s new coastal route. The race route covers the west coast of Ireland taking in seven counties with a checkpoint at either end. The route covers 2218km/1550 miles with 20,205m/66,293ft of climbing that is “purposefully fed into prevailing winds.”
TransAtlantic Way organizer, Adrian O’Sullivan, sums up the event from both a race director and participant’s perspective:
“In the race’s inaugural edition last year, there were no expectations. And, as there were just thirty riders, there was a lot less to think about too, so although I directed the race, I also raced in it. This year, with the 82 riders we had on the start line, it was completely different. It meant that, while I was still on my bike following the race, I wasn’t racing. And, while it was a much tougher event to put on, I knew that as long as I tried and worked hard, then everything would come out in the wash. Luckily, it did, and I saw the whole thing as a huge success.” – Apidura.com
Follow the event live below:
For O’Sullivan’s complete recap and photos from the 2017 event, check out this link. Registration for the 2018 TransAtlantic Way is now open!