Cycling for NI Hospice

Cyclists are preparing to get on their bikes and take part in the exciting Ringsend Cycle challenge which returns for its fourth year on Saturday 30th April.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Mar 2016, 19:20 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2016, 19:50 BST

The charity cycle extravaganza, in association with RiverRidge Recycling and Agivey Cycling Club, challenges adventure seekers to take up this worthwhile challenge and either cycle a 35-mile route or 50-mile cycle route.

Their commendable efforts will be in support of the very worthy charity, the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

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Gabriel McGilligan from the Ringsend Cycle committee explained, “The whole community and I are very excited for this year’s Ringsend Cycle. We are delighted to host this event for the fourth year, which has gone from strength to strength. This year I can honestly say it is shaping up to be the best event to date.”

The 35-mile route will leave Ringsend take in Garvagh, Swatragh, Upperlands and Kilrea before returning through Garvagh to Ringsend. The 50-mile route will also leave Ringsend take in Garvagh, Swatragh then Maghera, Knockloughrim and Hillhead returning through Bellaghy, Portglenone and Kilrea.

Gabriel added; “This year our cycle challenge will honour Oisín McFerran and it will be a great privilege for all concerned to take part in an event that honours Oisín and the work of NI Children’s Hospice. The care offered by the Hospice makes such a difference to patients and their loved ones and we hope the monies raised, no matter how big or small, will help the Hospice continue its outstanding work.”

Eamon Doherty, of RiverRidge Recycling, said; “The Ringsend Cycle is a superb local event and RiverRidge Recycling is very happy to be involved. We pride ourselves in supporting our community and we strive to reach out to help in many ways and give back when and where possible.

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“Our charity for this year is also the Northern Ireland’s Children’s Hospice and so we are thrilled that the Ringsend Cycle Challenge event will also be contributing to the incredible support, advice and specialised care which only NI Children’s Hospice can offer.”

Seamus O’Connell of Agivey Cycling Club remarked; “I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to RiverRidge Recycling for their support this year. The club, the organising Committee and I, really appreciate the help that they have offered the Ringsend Cycle Challenge. To be honest without the support of local businesses in our community this last three years this event wouldn’t have been possible – we are truly thankful for their continued support.”

To take part in the Ringsend Cycle Challenge, registration is now open or you can find out more information about the cycle challenge by visiting facebook.com/RingsendCycle or email [email protected].

Alternatively if you want to support the event’s charity without cycling please donate on their fundraising page justgiving.com/Ringsend-Cycle-2016.

A street collection has also been organised for Saturday, 26th March in Garvagh.