Island Wheelers Cycling Club, Coalisland, Co. Tyrone. Northern Ireland Official website for the Island Wheelers Cycling Club
Cycle to Oz Charity Sportive! – Sunday 19th August 2012
On Sunday 19th August 2012, adventurers and long-distance cyclists in the making; Paul Quinn of the Island Wheelers, and companion Aidan Murphy are hosting a farewell fund raising charity cycle and fun run/walk in support of their arduous cycle to Australia next month in aid of The Irish Cancer Society, and The Alzheimer’s Society.
Sign on from 10.30am at Hayden’s Bar, Rock, Co. Tyrone.
- Choice of two routes – either 30 mile or 60 mile
- There’s a 5 mile fun run/walk too
- Spot Prize including a helicopter ride, Man United Tickets, & Vouchers
- Refreshments during & after event
- Support vehicles including sweeper van
- A route with fantastic scenery, good company and all for a great cause
- £10 minimum donation required
After the event, Paul and Aidan will have only but a few more weeks left in the country before they set off on their travels. On September 1st 2012, the two men will depart Ireland on one epic cycle to the land down under to raise money for The Irish Cancer Society, and The Alzheimer’s Society. Their journey will take them through 18 countries and over 15,000km before they reach Australia 7 months later.
To follow their life changing expedition and find out how you can support them please visit their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/cycletooz. Every penny raised will go to the two charities and they’ll be extremely grateful for whatever you can donate.
