Charity Events

Charity Events

In association with Members First Credit Union. Since 2014 we have raised just over €150,000 helping various charities:

2014 – Cycle for Ruben Temple Street
2015 – Artane to Blarney for My Canine Companion
2016 – 300km in a day for Pieta House
2018 – 4 peaks Challenge for Purple House Cancer Support
2019 – Malin to Mizen for Alzheimers Association
2020 – County Border Challenge for Hospice and Cystic Fibrosis

2021 – Medieval Miles for St Michaels House

2022 – Climb for Charlie

2023 – DFB supporting two charities Prostrate Cancer and abacas school kilbarrack.

2024 – Members First 13K in aid of Autism Assistance Dogs and The Irish Heart Foundation

2025 – Members First and Clarkes Farm in aid of

Annual Trip to the Sun

The club are delighted to announce that we are planning a trip to Italy from 21st to 28th September 2025. We will be based in Censenatico, the Riveria of Emilia Romanga on the Adriatic Coast.

We will experience many types of tours . For hard training,medium training and for leisure . Between medieval castles, sunny vineyards and lush landscapes. You can explore something different everyday.

Examples of Guided Rides
78km 235m Beautiful ride accross the salt pans of cervia, 3km climb to a medieval castle for coffee.
95km 750m Beautiful ride via the vineyards and climb to the top of Montevecchio.
130km 1900m Climb up to Monte Carpenga also known as “Cima Pantani ” a 12km climb to the village of Carpegna, and then 6km peaking at 18%. There is something for everyone.

Cost €610 based on Twin Share or €785 Single Room.
A supplement of €100 pp applies for a Seaview room.

Included

Return transfer from Bologna Airport – 1.5 hrs
7 nights Super Half Board to include Breakfast, Post training buffet & Dinner at the 4*
www.lungomarebikehotel.com
6 days guided rides
Refreshments on rides
Full use of hotel bike garage
Outdoor pool and beach access
Group excursion with tasting of typical Italian food and wine

Not included

Flights with Ryanair
Bike Hire with Pinarello- cost is from €342 for 6 days, a 10 % discount will apply .
Bring your own bike and advise if you do .
Travel Insurance

What to do now

Book your flight with Ryanair
Sunday FR9456
21st Sept Dublin to Bologna 0910 arrives 1245
Sunday FR9457
28th Sept Bologna to Dublin
1310 arrives 1505
Please email clontarfcyclingclub@gmail.com to book your place . You will be sent an invoice for a deposit of €150, and a booking form for bike hire.Please confirm your place by 17th Jan . If you require a Single room please advise also.