The Lighthouses Challenge is a cycle race covering most of the island. The route takes in as you would expect from its title, as many of the island lighthouses scattered throughout the land where riding is possible. Not a race for the faint hearted with 3 distances covering 100, 57 & 37 miles over hill and hugging the coastline, rough and smooth terrain. Not your average Sunday amble, but the island has produced world champions, Tour de France winners and Olympians and the youngsters taking part will hopefully go on to compete too in those events. The event is open to overseas competitors too, all ages and both sexes. Cycling is a big sport on the island and attracting people to compete in such events is always good for the economy of the island.
My cycling albums can be seen below where you can see the grueling route and lovely scenery of the Isle of Man.
Lighthouses challenge
Manx 100
Cycling 2
Cycling 1
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Thanks again Jane.
ReplyDeleteIf I entered the Lighthouse Challenge I would definitely be stopping for a pint and I wouldn't finish the race. Definitely not for the faint of heart!
ReplyDeleteCycling is also very popular here in my country!
ReplyDeleteI used to cycle to go to school which was 19 km from my house. I never cycled as a sport. My sister and I cycled from our house to Bristol in the UK. It took us 5 days.
Thanks for your comment. Have a great week.
Wil, ABCW Team
great shot.
ReplyDeletefrankly my dear
I'm exhausted just THINKING about the distances!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABCW
Definitely for serious cyclists only!
ReplyDeleteTe stamina of cyclists who cover long distances always amazes me! I feel like a lazy slug.
ReplyDeleteNo stopping by the woods in the evening either? ;-)
ReplyDeleteNo time for a pint? This race probably isn't for me then! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy October.
A great tribute to the Manx Missile
ReplyDeleteGreat shot!
ReplyDeletePub Friday though?
ReplyDeleteIt takes a lot of energy to do something like this!
ReplyDeleteYou’ve made a great Theme Day post. I'm glad you picked this to share with us.
ReplyDeleteWonderful choice, and is that indeed the "Manx missile" in a less tense moment? The Tour de France was not the same after he crashed on the first day!
ReplyDeleteBises,
Genie
I knew about the motor bike races on your island but not this gruelling event. Too much for me. Your more likely to find me in your watering hole.
ReplyDeleteI knew about the motor bike races on your island but not this gruelling event. Too much for me. Your more likely to find me in your watering hole.
ReplyDeleteoh i think i would make time haha
ReplyDeleteCalling by for ABC Wednesday, I had not heard about this event before.
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