Ran out of Road 600

This is a 600km Permanent Audax.

The route is basically Mizen Head to Malin Head which is on many people’s bucket list.

FAQ

What is a Permanent Audax?

Permanents are audax routes that may be ridden on any date, usually by individual riders or small groups. By their nature they will be unsupported, and cannot be used for PBP qualification or any other award validated by ACP. However they do count towards AI Club awards such as RRTY and provide a flexible alternative for people whose schedule makes it difficult to ride calendar events.

See the Audax Ireland website for more information on permanent audaxes.
Is there a time limit?

For recognition as an audax, the 600km must be completed in 40hours.
Anyone finishing in 4 days will be recognised as a
Tourist Finisher.
Why doesn't it start at Mizen Head?

Starting in Schull brings the route distance up to 600km. It also simplifies logistics. Riders can get accommodation in Schull before an early morning start.
How does it work?

Riders will be added to a WhatsApp group.
They must post a photo from Schull
The timestamp on this photo is their start time
They must post a photo from Mizen Head
They must post a photo from Malin Head
There are nominal controls along the way – but there is little benefit in going off route. Riders are expected to to post photos from these points so that progress can be tracked

As this is a one way route, driving to the start doesnt make a lot of sense. Options include:
- Train to Cork or Killarney and cycle to Schull
- Bus to Clonakilty and cycle to Schull

Cycle back to Derry
Scenic Train to Belfast to connect with
- Buses
- Trains to Dublin and on to Cork/Galway etc.
- Ferry to Cairnryan, Scotland

Finishers will receive:
- A sense of achievment
  (aka Bragging Rights)
An entry in the table below
While stocks last, finishers will also receive this limited edition highly valuable beermat