6. What type of bike & bike tyres should I use?

Gaelforce Events does NOT operate any bike hire for this event. You must bring your own bike.

This event now takes place on all sealed roads (there is no off road section, only 8km on a small country road), so a road bike or hybrid bike is best.

Only one bike can be used by each competitor. Changing bikes during the event is not allowed. Aerobars are not allowed and must be taken off for the event.

The key element for most participants using road bikes (racers) is tyre pressure - pressure should be between 110-120psi. Check the side wall of the tyre to make sure it can take that much pressure. For those using Hybrid Bikes, tyre pressure should be approximately 70psi or more. Not pumping tyres hard enough is a common mistake.

We would recommend Continental Gator Skins followed by Specialised Armadillos. A cheaper option is Rubines. Make sure you also know how to change a tyre and have a bike repair kit and spare tubes with you.