Got a friend who I think was involved with Race Around Ireland... or maybe it was coaching some riders... I'll check next time I see him
Most off-road ITT stuff is listed on http://www.selfsupporteduk.net/, Highland Trail being the longest group-start. Required pre-qualification this year, not sure about 2016...
I rode the RAI course back in September 2013 over 8 days. Luckily I had good weather but the wind on the west coast is harsh.
Apparently with the strong wind and heavy road surface this race is considered one of the toughest in the world of endurance cycling as you have to work for every kilometer.
Got a friend who I think was involved with Race Around Ireland... or maybe it was coaching some riders... I'll check next time I see him
Most off-road ITT stuff is listed on http://www.selfsupporteduk.net/, Highland Trail being the longest group-start. Required pre-qualification this year, not sure about 2016...
There's the Yorkshire Dales 200 at the beginning of October http://riderscyclecentre.com/?page_id=2858, short but could be a nice intro...