PLEASE NOTE: The following information is relevant for the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive 2020 and may change for 2021’s event.
Entry
Can I enter online?
What is the closing date for entries?
What is the entry fee?
What does my entry fee include?
• GPS plots of all routes made available for download for all participants
• Insurance cover
• Electronic timing system
• Bike number and rider photography
• Course marking on all routes
• Manned check points, hydration and feed stations.
• Free item for every cyclist
• Hot food at the end
• First aid and ambulance cover
• Changing facilities / toilets
• Secure online entry and payment system
• Mechanical Support
• Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive Medal
What if I can’t make it to the cycle on the day?
How can I check that I am entered?
Is there any age restrictions for entry?
Event Registration and Start Times
What time is registration at and where?
Registration times will be confirmed following the announcement of 2021’s event date.
Please Note: Nothing is sent to you in the post before the event, everything you require to take part in the event is issued at registration.
What time does the event start at and where?
The start times and location for the event will be confirmed following the announcement of 2021’s event date.
Equipment
What do I need to bring with me?
MANDATORY KIT
If you do not have the mandatory kit you will NOT be allowed to participate.
Bike – make sure it is is good working order.
Helmet
Water bottle
RECOMMENDED KIT
Please see below for a list of recommended kit:
Mobile phone with credit
Bike repair kit
Puncture repair kit
Emergency money & ID
Energy snacks
Waterproof / windproof top
Gloves
Hat or Buff
Small first aid kit
What type of bicycle do I need for the event?
On the Day
Where are the Feed Stations?
PLEASE NOTE: The following information is relevant for the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive 2020 and may change for 2021’s event.
As with all such cycling events, it is important for the health and safety of the riders (due to the calorie expenditure) to provide feed stations at strategic points along the route. Please find the location of the 4 feed stations marked below where participants can receive water, energy drinks & gels and basic foods (including fruit cake, tray bakes, sandwiches, bananas and sweets).
- Feed Station 1 (Ballinlea Parochial Hall) – approx 21 miles in
- Feed Station 2 (St. Mary’s Parish Centre, Cushendall) – approx 57 miles in (approx 22 miles in for the medium route)
- Feed Station 3 (Seaview Primary School) – approx 88 miles in (approx 53 miles in for the medium route)
- Feed Station 4 (Sea Front Car Park in Cushendun) – approx 102 miles in (approx 67 miles in for the medium route)
What first-aid facilities will be available on the day?
Where is the official finish?
Is there free car-parking?
PLEASE NOTE: The following information is relevant for the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive 2020 and may change for 2021’s event.

Are there changing and shower facilities?
PLEASE NOTE: The following information is relevant for the Giant’s Causeway Coast Sportive 2020 and may change for 2021’s event.