THE LOCKDOWN may be providing some relief for the ‘global epidemic’ of childhood inactivity while also helping fight the Coronavirus, suggests a new poll into British families’ daily activities during the pandemic. Before the Coronavirus crisis set in the World Health Organisation was warning that four in five 11- to 17-year-olds around the world are not doing enough … [Read more...] about Lockdown providing relief for childhood inactivity epidemic suggests new poll
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Race Around Ireland: Bischoff Rides to Glory After 102 Hours
Former RAAM Champion Pierre Bischoff Secures Another Title After Conquering Europe’s Toughest Bike Race After more than five days of near continuous bike riding, Pierre Bischoff turned the corner into Trim GAA to be confirmed as the champion of Race Around Ireland 2019. The 34-year-old was never headed throughout and he stretched his advantage in the … [Read more...] about Race Around Ireland: Bischoff Rides to Glory After 102 Hours
Race Around Ireland: Bischoff Continues to Lead on Day Four
Former RAAM Champion Pierre Bischoff Bids for Another Title in Europe’s Toughest Bike Race Heading into the fourth night of Race Around Ireland Pierre Bischoff continues to lead the solo rider category in Europe’s toughest Ultracycling Event. The German rider extended his lead over Philip Culbert on the difficult overnight passage through the Kerry Mountains and … [Read more...] about Race Around Ireland: Bischoff Continues to Lead on Day Four
From Fatima to Bethlehem, From Lourdes to Kiltimagh, there’s never been a miracle like the cycle to Knock…
Marathon Cycle raises money for Down Syndrome and rural men’s mental health Over the past number of years, Alan Heaney and his cycling team have undertaken an ultra-cycle charity event, namely Mizen to Malin (600km in 23 hrs 20 mins) in 2017, Land’s End to John O Groats (1,600km in 4 days) in 2018 and many more. This year, they are embarking on a mammoth task – cycling from … [Read more...] about From Fatima to Bethlehem, From Lourdes to Kiltimagh, there’s never been a miracle like the cycle to Knock…
Croí Cycle – 25th Annual Tour de Lough Corrib
It’s time to dust off your bike saddle and get in gear as registration is now open for the 25th Annual Tour de Lough Corrib cycle, in aid of Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity. The Croí charity cycle takes place on Sunday, June 9th, 2019 around Lough Corrib, in association with long-time sponsor Corrib Oil, the cycle’s main sponsor for 25 years running! This is the biggest … [Read more...] about Croí Cycle – 25th Annual Tour de Lough Corrib