Bike Low Carbon Race Ticknock
Sandyford, Ireland • 15 Aug 2026
Bike Low Carbon Race Ticknock
The Bike & Bus Low Carbon Race Ticknock is scheduled in County Dublin on Saturday 15 August 2026. The event is listed as Difficulty 6 with moderate terrain, an ascent band of 200 m to 500 m and a typical course length in the 6 km to 10 km range. The route is fully marked and GPS is not allowed.
- 7.70 km main course, 330 m climb
- 4.00 km junior course, uses first 2 km of the out-and-back section
The main route starts behind the Blue Light Pub near a small quarry, proceeds past the quarry entrance onto singletrack toward the masts area, climbs to Fairy Castle via a tractor path, then leaves Fairy toward the WW, enters forest, returns to the tractor path to complete a loop, and comes back toward the masts area and down to the quarry. The junior course is approximately 4 km and turns at the masts area.
Mandatory kit is Level A basic: a showerproof, windproof jacket is required. Participants must be able to carry required kit; the exact items to carry may be finalised on race day and random kit checks may be carried out. There is no on-site car parking at the race itself; public transport, running or cycling is encouraged. Car parking is available at Fernhill and Ticknock public carparks with a walk or run to registration. Prizegiving details are to be confirmed and currently include a tray of shortbread. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.