Lough Derg RNLI hosts ‘Lap of the Lake’ RNLI Charity Cycle on 11 May 2024
Following the great success of the Lap the Lake RNLI charity cycles in 2022 and 2023, the Lough Derg RNLI Fundraising committee are inviting participants again this year. The cycle will take place Saturday 11 May. Cyclists who took part in the previous two years raised significant funds for the RNLI’s local lifeboat station, operated by volunteers […]
Rural communities should be cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities, says Rural Cycling Collective
Tuesday saw the formal launch of the Vision for Cycling in Rural Ireland by Cyclist.ie’s Rural Cycling Collective, an array of groups and individuals under the umbrella of the wider national Cyclist.ie advocacy network. The Collective seeks to make rural communities (towns, villages, and rural roads) cycle-friendly for all ages and abilities. It aims to re-balance the […]
Employees Cycling To Work Often Left Without Shower Facilities
According to new research by One4all, bike to work schemes are proving popular with Munster companies – 29% say their employers provide such a programme. However, just 19% say that employers provide shower facilities for those who cycle or run to work. Additionally, only 30% provide a secure bike area for employees who cycle. Almost […]
2016 Tour de Munster Raises €285k For DSI
Since its inception 16 years ago, Tour de Munster has gone from strength to strength. This year alone the charity cycle has raised €285,655.37 for its beneficiary, the Munster branches of Down Syndrome Ireland (DSI). This is the 7th successive year that DSI has benefited from the popular charity cycle. This incredible sum was presented […]
ean Kelly and Roz Purcell Launch Down Syndrome Ireland Charity Cycle -Tour de Leinster September 2015-
Sean Kelly and Roz Purcell, launched this year’s charity cycle Tour de Leinster in aid of Down Syndrome Ireland. The charity is calling on cyclists to saddle up for the Tour de Leinster charity challenge which begins on 24th September and continues over four days until 27th September. This year marks the second year of […]
Na Píobairí Uilleann’s Reels on Wheels Challenge stopping overnight in Birr
Na Píobairí Uilleann (NPU), the Society of Uilleann Pipers, today launched their 6thannual Reels on Wheels Challenge, a 250km fundraising sponsored cycle from Dublin to Clare. Held over two days from Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th July and aimed at cyclists of all abilities, an overnight stop in Birr, Co. Offaly affords the opportunity for […]
