A beautiful day awaited the charity cyclists last Saturday morning (21st August 2010) when the group assembled at the car park, near Tides restaurant, Upper strand, Youghal.
Photo: Michael Hussey www.youghalonline.com

With refreshments and sandwiches packed, the cyclists set off on their journey at a leisurely pace through the streets of the town eastward bound. As the weather was warm and sunny, the cycling apparel should mirror what you would wear on long rides so the avid bicyclers all wore designer shades, this helps to keep the body temperate and dry, or so it seems.

This inaugural charity cycle from Youghal to Ardmore is hoped to raise funds for different charities.The organisers were delighted with the turnout which was intentionally low key as this was a trial run for future dates.

Warren Tivy who had just returned from his charity climb of Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa, in aid of Africa Direct, was at the ready for another journey albeit not as grueling as the 20.000 feet climb to the top of a mountain.

This years recipient of the funds raised on the day (10 euro per person donated) is the Emer Casey Foundation. It has been proposed to raise funds for a different cause or charity each
year.
Many thanks to Donacha O’Cearuill from the Youghal Arts Network who was the relief driver for the day and roll on 2011!