Shoulder2Shoulder 1200km Audax

This event is on the 2025 Audax Ireland Calendar

A 1200km ride visiting every county on the island

The name "Shoulder2Shoulder" is taken from "Irelands Call", the anthem used by the Irish rugby team.

Last update: 20-May-2025

FAQ

What is an Audax?
Audax is a form of long-distance cycling – riders strive to complete lengthy and often arduous routes within specified time limits.
This event is governed by the rules of the
Les Randonneurs Mondiaux (LRM)
What support is provided?
NONE! (see LRM rule 3.11)
Is there a time limit?
For a 1200km event, the full distance must be completed in an elapsed time of 90hours.
How do I enter / what are the entry requirements?
All event entries must be made through the online Eventmaster system. Event entry costs €20.
A Cycling Ireland Licence is required. This can be any type of Annual Licence. If you are not a member or Cycling Ireland a single event licence is available via Eventmaster for €20.
Entry is open to riders who have completed a 600km Brevet since 1-Jan-2024 ( to ensure participants understand the challenge and are well prepared ).
How does this event it work?
Riders will be added to a WhatsApp group.
They must sign on at the start, and will be given a Brevet card.
There are controls points along the route – listed on the Route Sheet. Riders must post a photo from each control in the WhatsApp group, and record time of passage for 12 controls on the Brevet card.
There may be secret controls on the route at times.
Riders passing these controls will be asked to sign a control sheet.
Riders will sign off at the finish outside Heuston Station.

All event entries must be made through the online Eventmaster system. Event entry costs €20.

16th August 2025 @ 06:00
( a second, later, start time may be offered subject to demand, to allows riders from outside Dublin take a train to the start).

The route starts at Heuston Station in Dublin.
This means that riders can get to the start (by bike or on public transport) on the morning of the event.