Local heart and stroke charity Croí is once again inviting cyclists to participate in its Annual Tour de Lough Corrib Sportive on Sunday June 2.
The event, which is now in its 18th year, has become the largest charity cycle in the west of Ireland which since its inception, has been supported by local company, Corrib Oil. For the second year in a row, the cycle will be led out by cycling legend, Sean Kelly. All participants are invited to a pre-cycle open evening with Sean Kelly at the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre in Galway on Saturday June 1 at 6pm.
The cycle still starts from the sports pavilion in Dangan and will take the route via Headford, Cong, Maam Valley, Oughterard, back to Galway, finishing in the new Croí Heart and Stroke Centre. The cycle is fully supported by a road crew of volunteers and Civil Defence. Refreshments are provided en route with stops in Headford, Cong, Maam and Oughterard.
Entry to this event is free, but all cyclists must register online at www.croi.ie before Friday, May 24. Once registered, cyclists will received a sponsorship pack and are encouraged to try and raise a minimum of €100. For those who raise over €100, they receive a commemorative technical t-shirt, with those raising over €150, receiving a limited edition Sean Kelly Signature Cycle Top. This year, for the first time ever, all cyclists will receive a commemorative medal on completion of either the 29 mile (finishing at Cong ) or 75 mile route.
