FORGET the elections, change your first preference to cycling and get involved in a ‘wheelie’ good event in Tralee next weekend when the town plays host to the second annual Kingdom Alliance Sportive.
The CEO of Tralee Chamber Alliance, Kieran Ruttledge, said: “The Kingdom Alliance Sportive is effectively a Tour of Kerry cycle and it has already become a major 3 day event for Tralee. Last year the KAS brought substantial business to Tralee over the June Bank Holiday weekend as all stages start and finish in Tralee. We would like to surpass last year’s figure of 320 entries and so far figures are looking good to exceed this number.”
All stages offer the option of a 50 mile or a 100 mile route. There is also the option to do 1, 2 or all 3 days as required. This year’s event starts on Saturday 31st May with Stage One going from Tralee to Killarney. Stage Two on Sunday heads out west to Dingle and Stage Three will see the participants explore the North Kerry coastline.
This year’s event has the support of The Kerryman and Independent Newspapers Fit Magazine, while the first stage also forms part of the Skoda National Series, bringing much prestige to the event.
Kieran Ruttledge said that Tralee Chamber Alliance members and the wider community in Tralee were being encouraged to get involved next weekend by spreading the word to those who may be cycling enthusiasts or by sharing the details on social media.
Volunteers will be welcome to help act as Event Marshalls and anyone interested in offering a few hours of their weekend, can contact Richard McElligott – info@richardmc.com.
Full details of the Kingdom Alliance Sportive are available from www.TKAS.ie, Tralee Chamber Alliance Offices 18 Denny Street, Tralee or phone +353-66-7121472.
