Friends of Pat Halligan Cycle North County Dublin

C-Shore

I just wanted to post this here as a good few people on here would know Pat Halligan, and others might not know Pat but might be interested.

For those that do know him

There is a cycle being organized mostly as a way to show Pat that everyone supports him, but also to help raise funds for his recovery and rehabilitation after the bike crash in 2013.


The event is only small, with space for 200 people just to get together for a spin for Pat. If you knew him, it'd be great to see you there on the 9th May. You can see the details and sign up here: www.foph.ie

For those that don't know him

Pat Halligan is a cyclist from North County Dublin. In 2013 in an IVCA race, he was involved in what was really a freak accident in the way he crashed.
As a result, Pat suffered really bad head injuries, and now requires a lot of time and effort for his care and hopefully one day, recovery.

The reason I post this here is because it is something that could have happened to any of us, and I'd like to think that everyone would come together for any active cyclist that was injured in the same way while racing.

There's a small event being organised on the 9th May in North County Dublin to show support for Pat and help with his care and recovery. If you'd like to take part, it has all of the usual sportive features in terms of stops and food etc., and there's a draw you're entered into when you take part with some really great prizes from a lot of bike shops around Dublin.

You can get info and sign up here: www.foph.ie

It's being organised by some of his friends, and I'm just posting this here to try and help out for another cyclist.

micko000

Great cycle for a great cause, will defo be doing it,was just wondering can you pay on the day ?

C-Shore

micko000 wrote: »

Great cycle for a great cause, will defo be doing it,was just wondering can you pay on the day ?

It is possible to pay on the day, but I think online signup is preferred to help organise it.

Carawaystick

I don't think so, the organisers want to have a heads up before, to have people grouped into paced groups.

RobFowl

Pat was a great help to me when I moved back from the North 13 years ago. His spins made me and everyone welcome. What he didn't know or hadn't done in cycling wasn't worth knowing ! I'll be there and look forward to seeing others share memories, thoughts and best wishes for Pat.

07Lapierre

Just signed up for the 120..looking forward to it..

Wishbone Ash

Signed up for the 120k.

Beasty

Just a reminder this event is a week tomorrow. The organisers will really appreciate it if those taking part could sign up (via the link in the OP) as soon as possible as that will allow them to better estimate how much support is going to be required

If you cannot make it you can still donate to this extremely worthy cause via the PayPal link on the website

McNally Swords CC are supporting thie event and for anyone who regularly does the club Saturday morning (Blakes X) spin please note this will not be running next weekend so you'll be be able to get your usual Saturday morning fix from just up the road in Lusk instead

C-Shore

Just an update that the routes are available on Garmin Connect.

50km Route
120km Route

There is still time to register at www.foph.ie

Dipsomaniac

Just signed up today. Was mentioned yesterday on a whats app group and I think a few from the club have\are signing up as well. Happy to attend and for a great cause.

07Lapierre

The man himself on the left of this photo:

bcmf

I will be there!

Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Signed up for the 120k.

Looks like I'll be marshaling on it now instead.

greenmat

Signed myself and the young lad up to do the 50-60km Spin. Taking a group of youths around if anyone wants to join in. Got plenty of sound advice from Pat since joining McNally Swords in 2012 on his infamous 8.30am spin and the clubs Thurs spin. He certainly knows how to control a group ride. Got barked at a few times One of life's true gentlemen.

Wishbone Ash

greenmat wrote: »

Signed myself and the young lad up to do the 50-60km Spin. Taking a group of youths around if anyone wants to join in....

Some of our intermediates had intended to do the 60k but I encouraged them to go for the 120k. They were a bit apprehensive but I think they'll be well able for it. The psychological effect of a large group will also bring them along.

micko000

Just signed up for the 120,looking forward to it:)

crosswords

This is shaping up to be a great event, and Saturday looks like the best day of the weekend

http://www.accuweather.com/en/ie/dublin/207931/weekend-weather/207931

Get on it lads. Support a great cause too.

C-Shore

GPX and KML files for both routes are here: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_q-Ldc_MokDfmNQRGMwRVFRLU9IenBQYW9DLXlhYXppSG1KZmFhUlp6QklES3JxcGs2dVk&usp=sharing#list

They're on Ride with GPS too

120km
50km

Sign up ends tonight at www.foph.ie

Wishbone Ash

Did a recce of the route tonight in the car. Kudos to P and J for doing the markings - very helpful even at night!

Surface is generally fine but there is one very large pothole on the left side of the road near the exit onto the Duleek Road after the Pudden Hill area.

easygoing39

Signed up to the 120km spin,looking forward to it.Weather looks to be dry and sunny forecast.

micko000

Weather looks good all right,anything has to be better than the rain today lol should be a good spin

Beasty

Today was definitely cricket weather (in Malahide anyway;)). Tommorow's going to be well-suited to cycling

Pretty sure anyone turning up tomorrow will be able to pay on the day

easygoing39

Beasty wrote: »

Pretty sure anyone turning up tomorrow will be able to pay on the day

Can non CI members buy a day license tomorrow??
I have 2 mates who wanted to do this too,but they ain't members of CI or IVCA.
Thanks.

07Lapierre

Note from the organisers...

Hi all,

The weather is looking good for tomorrow so this is just to let you know you can sign up for the Pat Halligan spin at the event in the morning. So far there are 150 people participating and we'd really like to reach the target of 200.

Best Regards



Friends of Pat Halligan Cycle on Saturday 9th May
Route
​​: 50 Klm & 120 Klm

Sign on: Round Towers Lusk GAA Club from 8am onwards

First Group off at 9am

bcmf

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Did a recce of the route tonight in the car. Kudos to P and J for doing the markings - very helpful even at night!
.

I saw some of the markings today!
I may do only 109 km as that the point that it passes dangerously close to my house!

Puggy

bcmf wrote: »

I saw some of the markings today!
I may do only 109 km as that the point that it passes dangerously close to my house!

Cup of tea please and a gluten free scone for me, dont know about the rest.

bcmf

Puggy wrote: »

Cup of tea ..... gluten free scone

Ya what now!
Tae and gluten free...

Puggy

bcmf wrote: »

Ya what know!

Signed up. Be looking out for your house and hoping for a cuppa to tide me over to the finish.

Beasty

easygoing39 wrote: »

Can non CI members buy a day license tomorrow??
I have 2 mates who wanted to do this too,but they ain't members of CI or IVCA.
Thanks.

Sorry, but looking at the website CI or IVCA membership is required (for insurance purposes). Don't think they are doing 1 day licences.

midonogh

I can confirm that one day licences will be available tomorrow morning. Hope to see as many of you there as possible. This is an opportunity to look after one of our own.

Wishbone Ash

Puggy wrote: »

Cup of tea please and a gluten free scone for me, dont know about the rest.

Gluten free? Don't think you'll have much luck with that fancy stuff in the town of the knight!

Wishbone Ash

bcmf wrote: »

I saw some of the markings today!

The markings are white arrows. At some junctions, the letters 'PH' accompany the arrows (to avoid confusion where there are other white markings left over from previous sportives).

Puggy

Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!

Wishbone Ash

Puggy wrote: »

Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!

You could always nip into McGuire's Coffee Shop - the stop is in their car park! (Well known to those on the McNSCC Thursday rides ).

Puggy

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

You could always nip into McGuire's Coffee Shop - the stop is in their car park! (Well known to those on the McNSCC Thursday rides ).

What would you recommend for breakfast, was thinking of havin porridge at about 7am.

bcmf

Puggy wrote: »

Bringing my own. Maybe leave them at the car park food stop, as an incentive to not stop off at bcmf's house!

There will be gluten full scones and strong espresso available eat my house.

Wishbone Ash

Puggy wrote: »

What would you recommend for breakfast, was thinking of havin porridge at about 7am.

It's only a 120k leg loosener so breakfast is optional!

(I just can't go porridge. I haven't eaten it since I was old enough to say 'NO' and get away with it - about 35 years ago! Bowl of pasta would be my breakfast of choice if I was going out for some time).

Wishbone Ash

bcmf wrote: »

There will be gluten full scones and strong espresso available eat my house.

Great stuff. What time is this fine breakfast being served at? I can be there at 7am.

Wishbone Ash

Beasty wrote: »

Today was definitely cricket weather (in Malahide anyway;))...

They still managed to fit in 18 overs before being rained off. The rain must have begun later in Malahide than everywhere else. I was soaked on the bike at 11.30am.

Beasty

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

They still managed to fit in 18 overs before being rained off. The rain must have begun later in Malahide than everywhere else. I was soaked on the bike at 11.30am.

It started raining, albeit not much more than spots, before they completed the minimum 10 overs (if less than that is played I would be due a full refund!) and gradually increased over those subsequent 8 overs. I knew what to expect and headed straight back to the car. By the time I got to Tesco's in Rush it was certainly getting a lot heavier

Wishbone Ash

Beasty wrote: »

....before they completed the minimum 10 overs (if less than that is played I would be due a full refund!)..

Ah! - was wondering if there was a minimum to be played before refunds. (We're not blessed with luck weatherwise for one day internationals).

Puggy

Porridge tastes so good in the morning! Couldn't stomach pasta.

C-Shore

Some videos of the event are already up over on the Facebook page for the event.
Great turnout and lovely weather too which is somewhat of a miracle after yesterday — depending on how much you believe in that sort of thing.

Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/fophcycle

easygoing39

Did the 120km ride at the 30kph pace (which was really 32.6kph).Great group,well paced by the lead car,lovely weather,great way to spend a morning.Thanks

bcmf

^^^
+1
Fantastic weather comdidering the end of days weather yesterday!
Did the 120km/25kph spin which actually came in at an average of 29kph.
Great route and great turnout.
Chapeau to all involved!

Wishbone Ash

I have just reached Tara on my solo effort. (Was driving a lead car during the main event).

BremoreDave

That was a fantastic spin and my longest time spent on a bike , 5hrs 4min including up to and home from the start at an avg of 27.4km/h overall which I am delighted with.
Well done to all involved , especially the organisers/marshals and thanks for a great day.

midonogh

Thanks to all the people who joined us today. Good turnout from all the clubs across Dublin and beyond. Worthy tribute to Pat.

Beasty

For anyone who could not make it today but would still like to contribute to this great cause, donations can be made via this link

De Bhál

I rode this yesterday. Very enjoyable spin. I went out with group 1 which went a good clip. The lead car was great for not letting things get too out of control and the bike marshals were excellent. They really made for a good day out.
Some nice sandwiches cake and tea afterwards.

Thanks to all, very well organised.

FP15

Thanks for a great day yesterday, first cycle like that and really enjoyed it, great atmosphere and very welcome coffee and treats afterwards. Hope it was a successful day, thanks again.