And they’re off!

10 rider trackers and the media car are active. Tom Daly took an early start (age has its privileges - but he doesnt qualify for a free bus pass just yet).
Its less than 6 miles (yes miles) from Derry back across the border (and kilometers again). Greencastle at 30km sees the first stiff climb followed by a scenic descent past Kinnego Bay. The riders will keep heading north to Malin Head at 74km then turn south. The Cuchullain route has the Mamore Gap at 116km. 2km at an average 12% (but the stretches at 20% are going to hurt).