Tour of Pembrokeshire – Part of The Celtic Series

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The 2012 Celtic Series is four great cycling sportives taking place across the four Celtic nations of Ireland, Wales, Brittany, France and Scotland. You can participate in one, two or all Celtic Series events as your 2012 cycling challenge. The events cater for all levels of cycling ability. If you want to try your first cycling Sportive or challenge yourself over some of the finest cycling terrains across Europe, the Celtic Series is the 2012 cycle event for you.

Starting in mid April the Celtic Series rolls out in Brittany France with the Tro Bro Leon over a course known as ‘Mini Paris Roubaix’. Wales is the next stop on May 12th with the Tour of Pembrokeshire offering a real cycling challenge across the picturesque valleys, mountains and rugged coastline of west Wales.

The Tour de Conamara takes place on Sunday May 27th and will introduce cyclists to the most spectacular coastal and mountain cycling route in the West of Ireland. The fourth leg of the series brings us to Ayr Scotland on the 29th July to take on the Graham Obree Ayrshire Sportive over some of the best cycling routes in Scotland.

From April to July, Four great events in Four Countries in One Celtic Series

www.celticseries.ie

Tour Of Pembrokeshire Tops 200 Entries

If any proof was ever needed that cyclists are a hardy bunch we can confirm that fact as the Tour of Pembrokeshire 2012 entry list tops 200 at the begining of February. All of the cyclists currently signed up have taken advantage of early signup discounts, which are still in place, so if you’re considering the Tour of Pembrokeshire this year, now would be the perfect time to signup.

Such an early burst of signup activity bodes well for a large field when everyone lines up in May for the brand new routes.

Geraint Thomas MBE Olympic Gold Medallist supports 2012 The Tour of Pembrokeshire

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The Tour of Pembrokeshire should be high on your list of must-do sportives for 2012.

Pembrokeshire’s a great place to ride a bike, with its wonderful climbs, sweeping descents and breath-taking scenery.  Have a break whist you’re there; the combination of sea and mountain, fantastic visitor attractions and lovely pubs and restaurants makes it a fabulous place to stay.