Cork to Dublin 2025

From 24th – 28th September 2025, Transaid is embarking on an extraordinary adventure with its next European cycle challenge. Come with us on a journey through the scenic southern roads of the Republic of Ireland, a first for Transaid!

 

The challenge

This exciting three-day, 328-kilometre journey will bring together teams from across the transport and logistics industry and raise crucial funds for Transaid’s road safety and access to healthcare projects across sub-Saharan Africa.

  • Dates: 24 – 28 September 2025
  • Duration: 5 days | Cycling: 3 days
  • Distance: 328km
  • Elevation: 2900m
  • Registration fee: £149
  • Minimum fundraising pledge: £1,750 (excluding gift aid and registration fee)

We’ll start our challenge in the historical city of Cork, located on the banks of the River Lee, before heading east towards the Republic of Ireland’s Capital city, Dublin!

Passing through several counties, we’ll weave between lush farmland and stunning coastal roads, glimpsing the formidable Wicklow Mountains as we edge towards our goal and finishing point at the famous Wellington Monument, just west of Dublin’s bustling city centre.

Included: 4 nights accommodation, 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 4 dinners, vehicle and ride support, luggage transfer, bike transfer to and from Ireland, GPX files for route guidance.

Entries encouraged from individuals and teams alike.

Download the information pack here to see the full itinerary and more details.

 

 

With thanks to our Headline Sponsor:

Dublin Express – Fast, Reliable, and Award-Winning Airport Coach Service

Dublin Express offers frequent, reliable, and comfortable coach services between Dublin Airport, Dublin City, and Belfast. As the 2024 Airport Coach Operator of the Year, Dublin Express was recognised for delivering high-quality, customer-focused transport. The fleet is designed for passenger comfort, with services operating daily from 01:55 am to 00:35 am, making it easy to connect to national rail services for travel across Ireland.

With a real-time Coach Tracker and easy online booking for the lowest fares, Dublin Express makes planning your journey effortless. Their commitment to safety, customer service, and sustainability ensures a premium travel experience at great value.

 

 

And thanks to our Medal Sponsor:

 

 

Why take part?

Over the past 14 years, our cycle challenges have seen over 520 riders conquer 16 bespoke events across 14 different countries, impressively amassing over £2 million for Transaid to date. Transaid’s cycle challenges provide invaluable unrestricted funding for our road safety and access to healthcare programmes – meaning we can provide funding where it is most needed.

By taking part in a Transaid cycle challenge, you’re helping us and our partners to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by 2030: to halve road traffic deaths and injuries, end the epidemic of malaria, and reduce the maternal mortality rate to less than 70 per 100,000 live births.
*WHO, 2023.
**WHO, 2020.

 

 

How can my company take part?

As well as entering a team to take on the challenge, you can support the challenge as a sponsor!

We have multiple sponsorship packages available with excellent marketing opportunities for your company.

Please click here for the available packages.

If you are interested in sponsoring the challenge, please contact Anna at anna@transaid.org.

 

 

How do I sign up?

Fill out the registration form below to secure your place on Transaid’s Cork to Dublin cycle challenge!

For more information about the challenge or if you have questions, please contact Anna Giavedoni, Events Manager: anna@transaid.org.