(Keep up to date on our cycle progress over the next few days on Western Lakes Cycling Club's Facebook Page)

About our Cycle: 10 of us brave (or maybe foolish) cyclists (both ladies and men) intend to cycle the country's length, from Mizen Head to Malin Head, beginning on Thursday, July 14th, in Cork and finishing on Saturday, July 16th, in North Donegal. The journey will be undertaken in just three days, with just two stops in Limerick City and Leitrim. The entire cycle is roughly 630 kilometres - so we will need to average over 200km each day. This equates to approximately eight grueling hours in the saddle on each of the three days! We have been preparing for this cycle for many months now, and we have put in the hard kilometres on the road each week in good weather and bad. 

 

About our Club: Western lakes Cycling club is based in Ballinrobe, County Mayo and covers a large hinterland of South Mayo and North Galway. It was founded in 1999 and has continued to grow ever since and now has over 150 active members from primary school age to active retirees.

Our Sponsors: We would like to specifically thank JJ Burkes, DPD Mayo (Paul Keane), Top Oil (Clióna), Cummins SuperValu, West Tyre, Treacys Pharmacy, Marrey Bikes, Mace Shop and Garage Ballinrobe, Vaughans Shoes and Bike World Castlebar (Peadar Leonard) for their kind support.

 

About our Charity: Aware is the Irish national organisation providing free support to those impacted by anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and other mood conditions. Aware undertakes to create a society where people affected by these conditions are understood, supported, free from stigma, and are encouraged to access appropriate therapies. They rely on the generosity of donations from the public for 75% of its entire income each year. Without this valuable support, Aware would not be unable to provide the vital support and services needed in Ireland today. Please note all cyclists are paying for their own accommodation/food/transport and other expenses - all monies raised here go directly to our charity. Read more about Aware on their website.