Cycle Challenge on 15th August 2009

MDI

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland (MDI)


Lough Derg Charity Cycle


Through the beautiful Shannon region

On Saturday the 15th of August 2009


Starting at 10.30am

The cycle will bring you through the beautiful Shannon region and will be approximately 80 miles long. Refreshment and food will be provided along the route.

Starting point will be the Two Mile Gate (three miles outside of Killaloe) and the cycle will finish here also.

To register you can either pay a registration fee of €75 or alternatively take a sponsorship card to raise money for MDI.

All money raised from the event will be used to fund the respite support services MDI provide to 510 individuals and families affected by MD nationwide.

For further information, sponsorship card and t-shirt please contact:

Amy BramleyTel: 01 872 1501 Mobile: 086 818 53 52 amy@mdi.ie

Captain Havoc

€75, that's a bit steep!!!!!!!!

ednwireland

just what i was thinking jerseyeire, i know its a great and worthwhile cause but €75

blorg

You will get lower participation with an entry fee that high... Suggest €30-40 which is what other similar events charge. Should raise more overall.

warrfla

To register you can either pay a registration fee of €75 or alternatively take a sponsorship card to raise money for MDI.

Also with that wording I'm sure you will get some clever guys that will take a sponsorship card, enter some names and come up with the aforementioned 30-40 euros that seems to be the standard entry fee for and event of this nature

thebouldwhacker

ROK- technically free entry fee and raises many thousands each year.

I wont be taking part, sorry but for €75 I can enter 3 people in the Kilkenny cycle and buy some cake! (the advert needs more details too)

Also not sure our admin overlords will be happy when they see a post directly advertising an event without paying for the space, those adverts at the side aint there as decoration......:D

Best of luck with it though, great cause:)

blorg

In fairness it is an event for charity, plenty of such events are "advertised" here and no-one has a problem with it... The Stephen Roche Tour de Cure was a good example of an event that started off with a plan of €30 entry + €100 minimum sponsorship but based on feedback received reduced that to just plain €30 and raise what you can if you like, I am sure they did better out of it as a result with over 550 cyclists and over €40,000 raised.

MDI

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland

Charity Cycle Challenge around Lough Derg

On Saturday the 15th of August 2009

Depart at 10.30am at Two Mile Gate Killaloe

Route

Start
Two Mile Gate – public beauty spot 3 miles outside of Killaloe on the R463
You can leave your car parked here for the day

Departure
Two Mile Gate on the R463 for Ogonnelloe and there is a steep climb into Ogonnelloe

There is then a nice roll into Tuamgraney.

Short distance from there into Scarriff

From Scarriff to Mount Shannon on the R352 passing Whitegate, Gorteeny, Portumna.

First Break
Short break at Mountshannon

Second Break
We will take a longer break at Portumna after crossing the bridge there is a petrol station, we will stop here.

Depart Portumna
Leave Portumna on the N65 to Borrisokane and straight from Borrisokane onto the N52 to Ardcrony and then onto Nenagh Cycle will go throw Nenagh town. Bucket collection will take place, pending permit.

Third Break
We will stop on the old Dublin Road outside Nenagh.

When we get onto N7 it is important to keep safe and cyclist to maintain two a breast.

Also important to note at the roundabout on the N7 with the turn for Killaloe we must go through as a bunch.

Last leg – finish

Cyclists go into Ballina and onto the bridge, once they cross the bridge turn right onto the R463 and into Two Mile Gate. End at starting point.

daymobrew

Some questions that I am sure others have:
What is the total distance of the cycle?
What are the distances between stops?
Do participants have to stay with a group or can they go at their own speed?

MDI

Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
Cycle Challenge
On Saturday 15th of August

Around Lough Derg - starting at Two Mile Gate outside Killaloe, Co Clare
Registration fee is €75

Cycle route is approximately 80 miles long.

There will be 3 stops for food & refreshment.

Cyclists must stay at all times behind the lead car. You are not under any obligation to stay within a group it will all depend on your own fitness level. There will be an ambulance at all times behind the cyclists and a back up bus for anyone who is unable to continue.

For further queries please contact:
Amy Bramley, Muscular Dystrophy Ireland
Tel: 01 872 1501 Mobile: 086 818 5352 Email: amy@mdi.ie