Over 300 riders accompanied by 60 support staff will travel over 500 miles through the four provinces of Ireland in the Kellogg's Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge.

The NUIG team gear up for the Kellogg's Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge from 9 to 12 May. Pictured (LtoR): John Lee, Student and Senior Galway Hurler; Eoin Clifford, NUIG Cycling Club; Tony Regan, Sports and Recreation Officer, NUIG; and Irish Ladies International Soccer Player, NUIG student Niamh Fahy.

This is the second year that NUIG will host the Kellogg's Tour of Ireland Cycle Challenge, with the official finish line of stage two of the event located at the Aula Maxima (Quadrangle) in the university's grounds on Saturday 10 May.

Participants will embark on stage three of the challenge from NUIG on Sunday 11 May and the public are invited to come out and cheer on the cyclists and enjoy the great spectacle.

The challenge encourages people to exercise and participate in healthy sporting activities. It complements NUIG's commitment to the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. This commitment is evidenced by its flagship new sports complex, which is opening this year.

The Kellogg's Tour of Ireland is a cycle challenge open to all amateur cyclists. It attracts entrants from all over the island of Ireland and overseas. It is a non-competitive challenge whereby each participant competes against the elements and their own levels of fitness and endurance.

Further details on the event can be found at www.tourofireland.eu.

All proceeds from the event will go towards the National Council for the Blind of Ireland.

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