For you, the race is home.
"If you can master the roads in Ireland, you can race anywhere in the world." Joe Barr
Of course, Irish roads also come with Irish weather, but ultra-endurance cyclists like you aren't typically put off by the wet stuff that falls from the sky!
Our goal is to give you a world-class ultra-endurance experience.
From the minute you register, we’re here to answer your questions.
As soon as you walk through the door at sign-on, we’re there to welcome you, and we’ll be there at the finish line too to celebrate your achievement.
Joe has designed this course to take you off the beaten track, and onto the wild and lonely roads that fuel his love for ultra-endurance cycling.
Consider this race a personal invitation to come and experience the unique terrain and landscape that Ireland has to offer.
The Joe Barr 500 is Ireland's only Race Across America qualifier. Race Across America is the most prestigious endurance cycling race in the world with an unparalleled history of epic performances.
The Joe Barr 500 is part of the World Ultra-Cycling Association's (WUCA) Ultra Challenge and can be used as part of the WUCA World Cup series.
