Easter is drawing near, and 8 teams and 36 riders are planning on riding through the night this weekend for the 2015 Fleche 24 hour ride. Details of the runners and riders for Fleche d’Irlande 2015 are attached.
The total distance ridden will be just short of 15,000km in 24 hours. Most teams are playing it a bit safe, with targets of around 400km, with Team 500 Plus going for 510kms, and the best of luck to them.
Our resident forecaster Conor will no doubt keep us posted on the weather situation as it develops during the week, at the moment it looks like it will be improving from Friday morning onwards thankfully.
Reminder of some of the rules:
At least 3 riders must finish the ride together for the team to be successful
The distance ridden can be up to 20% shorter or longer than the route submitted. However if shorter, it must still exceed the absolute minimum of 360kms.
They must obtain proof of passage at the control points, and at hour 22 and hour 24. Receipts, Garda stamps, Photos of at least 3 team members with appropriate Town signs or shops/garages which include the Town name, Video clips etc, will be acceptable as proof of passage.
Any riders using GPS should submit their ridden route to the organiser afterwards as part of the verification.
They must ride at least 25kms in the last 2 hours.
Good luck to all the Teams for a successful ride, remember to stay safe with good Lights and High Viz kit.