Race

The P&O Ferries sponsored Tour of the North International Cycle Race is the largest sporting fixture in Northern Ireland during the Easter Break. For more information of this year's race and its stages click here.


The 4 day / 4 stage event, on the calendar since 1995, is the biggest cycle race in Northern Ireland and attracts over one hundred international racing cyclists from Ireland, the U.K. and Europe. The Tour of the North sees riders compete over 250 miles, taking in some of the toughest terrain in the province, as the riders compete for the coveted race winner's Yellow Jersey.

For live feeds as each stage of the race progresses and to receive updates on important news you can follow the race on Twitter and Facebook.


This year the Race is delighted to have assistance from Powerhouse Custom Sports Clothing who have supplied the professional quality various category leaders jerseys for this event. Sponsorship from Cycling Ireland and local councils, added together with consistent support from the AA, will ensure the Tour of the North remains the toughest and most prestigious cycle race in the province.

The Tour of the North International Cycle Race is the biggest Easter sporting fixture in Northern Ireland. The event, on the calendar since 1955, is the biggest cycle race in Northern Ireland and regularly attracts over one hundred top class cyclists from Ireland, the U.K. and Europe.

Held over four days of the Easter weekend at venues across Northern Ireland, the Tour of the North sees riders compete over 250 miles, taking in some of the toughest terrain in the province as the riders compete for the coveted race winners Yellow Jersey.

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