Information for those interested in competing in the event :- The event is ideal for overseas competitors who arrive / depart from Dublin Airport. Air fares to / from Ireland are inexpensive  -  sometimes as low as €35 (one way).  Airlines operating to Dublin include  Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways, British Midland (BMI).   Click here for further information on airlines serving Dublin Airport. If you are competing in the event, we suggest that you arrive Friday evening / night & that you depart either Sunday (late evening) or Monday morning.    Click here for weekend timetable. Overseas riders can be picked-up and dropped off at Dublin Airport. Brian Taaffe, accommodation officer   [tel: +353 (0)1-8314 241] will organise accommodation close  to the airport and the race HQ  @ circa. €32   per person per night   B&B. Stage 1 : Sat @ 11:00 64 km road-race;     Stage 2 : Sat @ 16:00  2km TT;   Stage 3 Sun @ 10:00  74km road-race;   Click here for summary of route. You do not need a team vehicle.  Race transport, neutral service and broom wagon available  (teams: please bring a set of wheels for neutral service). Team managers will be transported to stages from their accommodation.  Teams expected from Netherlands, Germany, Britain & Ireland. Race is open to teams ( of six ) and individuals. Over 70 riders competed in 2003. Prize Fund  circa. €1,500.