Cycling Round Up

McCarthy to lead charity cycle

By Shane Stokes Apr 22

Republic of Ireland soccer manager Mick McCarthy is taking a brief break from preparations for the World Cup to lead a different type of team on a 100k charity cycle around Dublin on Sunday May 5th. McCarthy will head a group of 300 cyclists who are aiming to raise money for three children's hospitals - The Children's Medical and Research foundation (connected to The Children's hospital in Crumlin), Temple Street Children's hospital and St. Bernadette's Children's Unit in Galway's University College Hospital - with the goal that each rider will aim to secure 1000 euro in sponsorship.

The route for the cycle takes the riders from the Royal Hospital in Kilmainham out to Malahide, before heading back along the coast road and through Sandymount and Blackrock to Bray. The cyclists will then head back North towards Dublin city to the finish at the Royal Hospital.

The fundraising cycle is being publicised by the Evening Herald, Today FM and TV3. Riders who succeed in raising 1000 euro will be entered into a draw to win tickets to the World Cup. Entry forms and further information - including fundraising advice - can be obtained by ringing the freephone number 1800 507 508.

The picture shows Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy being presented with a Flanders Alu Sport Aluminium 7005 frame, kitted with Sora groupset, by Michael Fearon of the Cycle Superstore. McCarthy will ride the bike in the charity cycle on May 5th.