Day 3 of M2M – back to beautiful sunshine – as we cycled from Claremorris (Co. Mayo) to Lahinch (Co. Clare). First stop was Tuam for a coffee, followed by soup and sandwiches in Kilcolgan.
And then we headed West and towards the coast – Kinvara, on to Ballyvaughan and down via the Cliffs of Moher. Should not forget to mention Corkscrew Hill – a good test of all the training.
Arrived into Lahinch in time for a quick dip in the Atlantic before dinner.
Very different start for Day 2 of M2M 2018 at Ballybofey after a 6.30 breakfast. Bright sunshine of Wednesday replaced by high humidity, clouds and rain. Clib out of Ballybofey to top of Barnsmore gap – followed by a speedy trip through the gap. Rained on and off until lunch time. No real view of Benbulben as we passed through Yeats country. But all groups made great progress and we all met up for lunch in Collooney just beyond Sligo. Top class sandwiches and soup dispatched by everyone.
soup, sandwiches a chance to dry out
Weather cleared up for afternoon cycle – via Tobercurry, Charlestown and Knock on to Claremorris. Couple of tough drags late in the day – but all safely through and 168km done on day 2.
Excellent dinner in McWilliams Hotel and early to bed. Looking forward to Friday’s trip to Lahinch.
If you want to support our fundraising activities for Breast Cancer Ireland please go to: https://the-nissan-m2m-challenge-2018.everydayhero.com/ie/nissan-m2m-team – and select one of the team members.
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Day 1 – M2M went very well as we made our way from Malin Head to Ballybofey. Brilliant sunshine all day. All 73 cyclists completed the first leg (97km) without any real issues. Early start from Dublin – yours truly arrived last minute. Some initial minor transport delays – made up for by smart routing and excellent driving. Breakfast at 11am in Derry and all at Malin Head in good time to have setoff by 1pm.
Our subgroup just before leaving Malin Head
Short break in Buncrana on way to Ballybofey – where we had dinner and an early night. Weather expected to be warm but some showers possible tomorrow. Tomorrow’s route is 168km and takes us through Yeats country on the way to Claremorris.
On Wednesday 30th May am setting out with 72 other cyclists from Kilmacud Crokes – raising money for Breast Cancer Ireland. We take a bus from the Club in Dublin to Malin Head
Malin HEad, Co. Donegal
– one of the most northerly points of County Donegal. And we will cycle – over 5 days – from there to Mizen Head – one of the most southerly points in Co. Cork.
For some of the cyclists this is their fourth time doing the cycle – for me – my second time.
The funds raised are split 50/50 between Breast Cancer Ireland and the Development fund within Kilmacud Crokes. Last time out we raised just over €100k – but this time we would like to break €150k.
Big operation – transporting 73 bikes, backup team of 4 minibuses, 4 motorcyclists – 12 backup people in total. Accomodation in 5 different locations, breakfasts, lunches and dinners – with the odd coffee stop.
But breast cancer is a curse – and we are doing something to assist in fighting this disease. And we all know people close to us who have been impacted – or are being impacted – by breast cancer.
And what a feeling 2 years ago when we got to Malin Head (having started then at Mizen). the whole team lined out on the road to welcome home the last of our cyclists.
For inspiration this year just need to look at this: M2M 2016 with Kilmacud Crokes.
Looking forward to getting underway.
Remembering the start two years ago.
KC M2M 2016 starting out
if you would like to contribute to our fundraising efforts please go to Barry O’Gorman’s everydayhero page for M2M 2018