Riders set out on Donegal Ultra 555k race

The second edition of The Donegal Atlantic Way Ultra Race, a challenging route of 555km along the rugged and beautiful Donegal Wild Atlantic Way coastline starts this morning.
Competitors will depart Letterkenny at the Mount Errigal Hotel and take on some of the most scenic roadways to be found anywhere in the World.
The route takes the competitors past Malin head, Mamore Gap, Knockalla, Atlantic Drive, Horn Head, Carrickfin, Glengesh Pass, Sliabh League and Barnesmore Gap all within 60 hours.
The first of the riders will leave the start ramp at 10am this morning.
Ronan McLaughlin won last years race in 19 hours and the Muff man is back to defend the title he won in 2016.
Along with the individual competition, there is also various other categories including team races.