The Blackstairs Cycling Challenge is a cycle sportive which takes place in Ballinkillen, Co. Carlow. It is dedicated to the memory of Eoghan and Ruairí Chada, who are dearly missed and always in our thoughts.

It is a great day of cycling through beautiful Inistioge, Graiguenamanagh, Borris, Kiltealy, Bunclody and Mt. Leinster in the Blackstairs Mountains.

All routes start and finish in Ballinkillen. There are 5 routes to choose from, catering for all categories of cyclists: 140km, 110km, 80km, 50km and 12km.