Ireland 2026

Several hundred riders tackled our most adventurous route across the glens and loughs of Northern Ireland & Ireland’s West Coast

The sky lit full with a colourful sunrise above the crowd of riders starting at the Titanic shipyard in Belfast. And the mid-summer’s day offered our lucky riders some of the best weather yet for this years expedition across the emerald isle. The sun shone, and the riders chased with relish! Concluding with a gathering of 188 succesful cyclists arriving on Enniscrone beach at sundown to celebrate with another glorious sunset.

This year saw 210 starters, with 188 finishers, of which 154 riders successfully arriving on the west coast before sunset… Chase The Sun Ireland route is a spectacular challenge to ride. A big congratulations to all the riders who tackled this challenge in 2026, however far you pedalled!

We recognise the extraordinary efforts of our riders supporters – Chase The Sun is an exhausting weekend for them too!

This year’s award for determination goes to supporter Andy Whitaker – for determined planning, transport, logistics and tireless on-route support of his wife Janet on her quest to complete the 4 sunsets. All whilst currently undergoing chemotherapy in his fight against stage 4 cancer – Thankyou Andy, for sharing your spirit to help and inspire our riders to Chase The Sun!