Experience L’Etape Ireland 2025 from the inside! Join me as I tackle this incredible cycling sportive in Carrick on Suir, the legendary hometown of Irish cycling icons Sam Bennett and Sean Kelly. In this vlog-style video, I’ll take you through the entire event experience – from the nervous start line energy to the challenging climbs and breathtaking Irish countryside. Whether you’re considering entering L’Etape Ireland yourself or just love cycling events and sportives, this video gives you an authentic look at what makes this event so special. See the routes that shaped cycling legends, experience the atmosphere of a world-class sportive, and discover why Carrick on Suir is a must-visit destination for any cycling enthusiast.
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5 Comments
Oh wow. I was just there last week on my Brompton. I cycled down the blue way from Carrick on Suir to Clonmel and then next day I rode up to Cashel through Fethard. Some really gorgeous scenery. I was wondering at the time, how to get up into the hills so I'll be checking the L'Etape route out. I'll have to bring a bike more suited to hills next time.
2:40 not me looking over and thinking “there’s your man from YouTube” 😅 Awesome vid Connor, I actually took in the scenery from watching your video – I didn’t when flying down the mountain roads last weekend! 😬🙌🏻
Hey Connor. Another great video. Looked like a great event. You had asked if there were any other events to do and I’m going to the 5 forests sportive in limavady on 26th October. Hopefully a good substitute for the lake lander gravel which unfortunately couldn’t go ahead
Good video, lovely weather for the event. Looked like a tough course. Loved the comment, I’m not even going to comment 😄. How would you compare the route to Killarney last year.
Sorry for being pedantic but the correct pronunciation isn't "Carrick On Soor" it's "Carrick On Shoor" – otherwise great video thanks for your work