Missed out on Electric Picnic ticket - charity cycle there and get in for free
Missed out on tickets for Electric Picnic 2023?
Fear not, as signing up for Tour De Picnic 2023 17km run or 80km cycle is your final chance to nab a golden ticket to the festival of the summer which sold out before Christmas 2022.
Funds raised by Tour De Picnickers will go towards three worthy charities this year: Jack and Jill, Children’s Health Foundation and Childline by ISPCC. Among the Picnic Peloton will be Festival Director Melvin Benn as he gets on his bike to kickstart Electric Picnic 2023!
Departing from Tallaght Stadium on Friday 1st September, the cyclists will head for the Blessington Greenway to meander through some of Ireland’s biggest dairy farms and the picturesque village of Brannockstown. They’ll then make their way along the Barrow Blueway before reaching Stradbally, where headliners Billie Eilish, Niall Horan, Fred again.., Lewis Capaldi and The Killers are among the acts set to perform across the sold-out festival weekend!
There will be some much-needed sustenance along the way too. The stunning 80km cycle through some of Ireland’s best cycle ways will begin with a healthy breakfast party held at Tallaght Stadium to keep you energised as you push those peddles towards the Picnic. There will be additional “Fuel stops” on the way to the Picnic where runners and cyclists can refuel with milkshakes, smoothies and other energy fuelling snacks along with water.
As for those lacing up their running shoes, their journey starts at Course town B&B and Country House, in Athy, Co Kildare. The 17km run covers farmland and Coillte forests; passing through Oughvale Woods always a stand-out moment for runners as they take in the beautiful Irish countryside.
This year, The King of Chemo Iain Ward and Ireland and Leinster rugby star Dan Sheehan are urging fans of the festival to run or cycle to raise vital funds for three children’s charities and while doing so bag a ticket for the sold-out event.
“I’m no stranger to Tour de Picnic as I cycled to Stradbally for the first two,” said Ian Ward.
“ It’s all in aid of some great charities too so the journey really starts with the fundraising – so throw yourself into it, click the sign-up button on tourdepicnic.ie, set up a fundraising profile and share it on social media so people can help support you and the challenge you’ve set yourself”.
Rugby player Dan Sheehan said: “I’d urge anyone who can to get involved, whether it’s running or cycling, it’s all a bit of fun and will really help raise vital funds.”
Participants are required to raise €450 (including registration) for the Tour De Picnic charities, with their weekend pass to the Picnic waiting for them at the finish line. There’s a student option available to raise €400, proof of student ID is required.
If you are looking to get your work colleagues or employees involved, there are corporate packages available with the bonus of an EP ticket. Email [email protected].
Head to www.tourdepicnic.ie to sign up now!