This July 2011, Bóthar, the development aid agency, will organise a 32-county fundraising cycle in support of its work. 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the foundation of Bóthar, the charity that specialises in providing livestock for poor families around the world. The 32-county cycle was launched at its starting point in Portumna in Co Galway.
Starting in Portumna, Co Galway on July 17, this unique event will take cycling enthusiasts through all of Ireland’s 32 counties over the following seven days. Averaging 80 miles each day, a core group of up to 30 cyclists will cover almost 560 miles. In addition to this core group, day cyclists will participate in the event as it passes through their region or county. It is expected that the event will attract almost 200 keen leisure cyclists raising €50,000 for the charity. The event finishes in Killimer, Co Clare on Saturday July 23.
For anyone interested in cycling, this event offers a unique challenge. Participants can cover all 560 miles or simply take on the 80 miles on the day the cycle is in their area. Beginners can use the event as an incentive to keep cycling and those already involved can push themselves just that bit further.
For booking forms or for further information on this fundraising event, contact Bóthar on (071 ) 9120100 or [email protected].
