It is the Ring of Kerry cycle. I'm finding conflicting info about the elevation for it. Mapmyride has it at only just over 1000m and a little shorter as well! See .... http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/50954934
While ride with gps has it at around 2000m see... http://ridewithgps.com/routes/435902

Can i ask to do the mapmyride version?!?!

It is meant to be one of the easiest sportives to do, despite the length. The website indicates that it is fine to reach the first food stop at 64kms (40miles) in 4 hrs.

I'm not sure how i would feel only completing part of it - a sense of sucess but also failure i guess. A friend on facebook had up a quote the other day that said 'don't let your fear of failing triumph over the joy of participating' (john lennon) and i guess this is something i am trying to remember also.

Indy, i'm on the west coast, in co.clare a gorgeous part of the country but am originally from australia