Entries Now Being Taken For Tour of the North

Entries have gone on release for the P&O Irish Sea Tour of the North International stage race which takes place over the Easter weekend, now just nine weeks away.
The 4-day event will get underway from its traditional starting point at Stormont on Good Friday evening, April 2nd, and will be followed by 75 mile stages on Saturday, Sunday and Monday in Castlereagh, Limavady and Ballymena respectively.

Interest has already strong from overseas, with teams from Belgium, Holland and Germany expected in the 100 rider field. Last year's winner, local man Martyn Irvine is expected to return to defend his title, as is three time winner Ryan Connor from Ballymena who has won the event in 2004, 2006 & 2008.

With 2010 being Commonwealth Games year, top local riders will be on top form for the Tour in the hope of catching the selectors eye in the run up to Delhi in October.

A4's and First Year Juniors will not be permitted to ride.

The Tour of the North 2010 Entry Form can be downloaded by clicking the link below.

Tour of the North Entry Form