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Registration reminder for the Great Dublin Bike Ride 2023!
FRIDAY, 15th SEPTEMBER at the Sport Ireland Campus 12 noon to 8pm
SATURDAY, 16th SEPTEMBER at the Sport Ireland Campus 10am to 4pm
There will be strictly no sign-on/number collection outside of these times.
Sign-on Location: Sport Ireland Conference Centre, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/djpXLFDnQQL5saDJA?g_st=iw)
All participants will receive a booking confirmation email. This email will contain a bar code which must be presented at the sign-on.
You will receive your number pack. The number pack will contain: 1 x adhesive helmet number These numbers must be affixed and worn at all times during the event. You will not be allowed access to the start pens without your properly attached and positioned start number.
EVENT SCHEDULE - SUNDAY, 17th SEPTEMBER – SIC, Snugborough Road, Blanchardstown
Time |
Activity |
06:30 |
Start pens open |
08:00 |
1st Wave Start 100km |
08:20 |
2nd Wave Start 60km |
10:29 |
First 60km participant approx. |
12:00 |
First 100km participant approx. |
15:40 |
Final participants finishing approx. |
- Fixed wheel with no brakes
- Time Trial bicycles
- Unicycles
- Towed Trailers
- Trailer Bicycles
- Fixed wheel with only a front brake
- Handcycles
- Quad cycles
- Child carriers
- Cargo bicycles
Early Bird Entry, May-June |
Full Price, July-September
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60km |
100km |
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60km |
100km |
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€50 |
€60 |
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€55 |
€65 |
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Includes water stops, mechanical support, sweeper vehicle, motorbike marshals, medical support, post-ride pasta party
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Includes water stops, mechanical support, sweeper vehicle, motorbike marshals, medical support, post-ride pasta party
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+€20 insurance for non-Cycling Ireland members
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+€20 insurance for non-Cycling Ireland members
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GDBR VIP ticket includes:
- Special registration area at packet pickup with fast, personal service.
- VIP/Corporate number collection to be arranged at a business networking lunch followed by a coach lead bike spin.
- Starting in the first corral with other VIPs and invited guests. Direct view of the start line podium with celebrity interviews, announcements and international media capturing all the pre-race excitement at the start line.
- Post-race VIP hospitality in the GDBR Tent Suites at the GDBR Finish Village, which includes meal and beverage service, a 30-minute post-race massage and a comfortable, dedicated area with seating and lounge chairs.
- Pre-event training. Additional cost.
- Options for GDBR merchandise Additional cost.
- Bike hire, if required. Additional cost.
*Subject to licence*
All finishers will receive an exclusive Great Dublin Bike Ride medal, goodie bag, and refreshments at food stops along the route and at the finish line.
If you do not wish to attend pre-registration, you can opt to have your bike number sent to you by post for €5. Packet posting can be added when registering to enter the event online. Sign-on is not permitted on the morning of the event.
Registration will close when we reach the first 4,500 participants or on Saturday, September 16th 2023 at noon.
Yes, this year we will be providing a medal and goodie bag to all participants at the end of the event.
We have partnered with five charities for 2023! You can make a donation at the point of entry or via the event fundraising page here
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Aware
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Irish Hospice Foundation
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Cheshire Ireland
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The Hope Foundation
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The Peter McVerry Trust
Your event number will be allocated at the sign on process in the Sport Ireland National Sports Campus. You must bring your email confirmation with you to the event sign on, as indicated below, at this point you will receive your event number.
Your confirmation email might be in your junk folder, if not, please contact info@greatdublinbikeride.ie.
Yes, 4,500 participants.
No, all entries are non-refundable and non-transferable.
We have 3 food stops along the course. You are only permitted to access food stops relevant to your event ticket.
Swords (60K route)
Duleek (100K route)
Entries will only be accepted in advance through the website, which will close before event day.
Yes, as long as they have your confirmation email.
The 60km and the 100km are not timed.
The new 140km route will be timed.
Once you have individual confirmation emails for all participants.
Yes.
The 60km and the 100km are not timed.
The new 140km route will be timed.
For safety reasons all participants must start from the designated start line.
Participants must supply their own bike and helmet, which needs to be fully road worthy and in good working order.
Yes.
The Following Bicycles are NOT Permitted
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Fixed wheel with no brakes
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Time Trial bicycles
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Unicycles
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Towed Trailers
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Trailer Bicycles
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Electrically assisted pedal cycles
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Fixed wheel with only a front brake
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Handcycles
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Quad cycles
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Child carriers
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Cargo bicycles
Specialist time-trial bicycles are not allowed as they do not allow for immediate control of the bicycle.
Unconventional handlebars, including triathlon bars, aero bars, clip-ons, prayer bars, Spinaci bars and cow bars or bars without bar-end plugs fitted.
Full medical assistance will be available at the start/finish line and at food stops. Mobile assistance will also be travelling the route.
NB: The Great Dublin Bike Ride is not a closed road event and you must adhere to the normal rules of the road.
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Cycling on the route is maximum of two a breast.
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The event is a sportive and not a race and you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of others on the road.
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Your will receive an event map and key safety details.
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Directional signs will be placed throughout the route and marshals will be evident throughout the route. Please remember marshals are only there to assist. You must check for oncoming traffic at all junctions
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All participants will be provided with an emergency contact number in the case of an emergency on the route. Please note this is not a number for bike repairs.
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You are responsible for taking part in the event on a safe and suitable bike. Participants are responsible for their own bike maintenance. There is limited mechanical support and a system will be in place with a sweep vehicle throughout the route. Don’t ruin your enjoyment of your day by turning up on a bike that has not been checked.
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Please ensure you have spare tubes in the event of a puncture and do not rely on the emergency number for help with changing punctures etc.
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No earphones permitted.
Yes, you will need to bring your own spare tyre tubes and be able to fix your own punctures. Services crews will be on hand around the route however to assist.
Yes, there will be fixed and mobile mechanical assistance on the day.
Bring the accident to the attention of the nearest volunteer, Garda or moto marshal so that they can record details and relay back to event control.
You should bring at least one full water bottle which you can top up at any of the food stations. It is advisable to bring some bars and eat little and often. There will be plenty of opportunity to stop along the way.
Yes - After you cross the finish line you will receive your well-earned bowl of pasta. There will be a presentation area for some pictures.
Yes, there will be one at the Finish Line in Smithfield.
Packs will begin to be posted out 7 days before the event.
Waves are based on a first come first serve bases.
To ensure every single person who cycles on the road on Sunday 17th September is insured, Cycling Ireland provides one-day licence which means the participant has the below insurance cover. If the participant is already a Cycling Ireland member, they do not need to purchase the one-day licence. Cycling Ireland provides the following Insurance cover.
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Personal Accident This cover again applies to when you are training, competing or officiating in an approved activities of Cycling Ireland. Medical expenses are covered to a maximum of €2,500 each claim which includes dental expenses up to €2,000. Excess of €250 applies to medical and dental claims. There is also an inner limit of €250 for physiotherapy expenses. Loss of earnings is covered for a maximum of €150 per week for a maximum of 13 weeks with the first week not being covered.
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Public Liability (“Third Party”) Covers you for any third party liability or property damage for which you are held legally liable. (a third party is a person not accredited with membership of Cycling Ireland) when you are training, competing or officiating in an approved Cycling Ireland activity. (a €500 excess applies to each claim, to be paid by claimant). There is no cover in respect of any Injury or Damage suffered by one participant caused by another participant during training activities.
8am.
Sport Ireland National Sports Campus in Blanchardstown.
No there are no shower facilities.
Parking information has been emailed out yesterday to those who have registered.