Gravel Grind West

27/08/2026

Race Times

U8 & U10 10:45am
U12 & U14 11.15am
All other catergories strating at 12.05pm approx onwards at 1 minute intervals

 

Race details

S1 - 8 Laps

S2 - 7 Laps

Sport - 5 Laps

Novice - 4 Laps

Junior - 5 Laps

U16 - 4 Laps

U14 - 4 Laps

U12 - 4 Short Laps

U10 - 3 Short Laps

U8 - 2 Short Laps

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Shangort part 2

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Bog road at Shangort

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By far and away the coolest jersey...

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Some class footage coming in from this years event.

See footage from West Clare Cycling Club and Wheels & Jigs from here to Co. Clare

The Gravel Grind West 🚴‍♂️ | Mixed Terrain & Pure Adventure!This e...

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It’s amazing how sport brings people together — and sometimes the stories behind those meetings are even more incredible.

Kevin O’Connor from Clare (left) had serious back surgery some time ago. As it turns out, the surgeon who carried out the operation was none other than double World Rowing Champion Sam Lynch!

Standing in the middle is multiple Olympic champion Paul O’Donovan — ironically, also a doctor.

Three remarkable sporting journeys, three very different backgrounds, all crossing paths in Ballinrobe at Gravel Grind West.

You couldn’t make it up!






Cycling Ireland
The Connaught Telegraph

25/08/2026

Looking for more Off road action..
Come to this Sunday August 30th.
Entry will be available online
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