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Pedal pushing for charity
07.06.10
by Caoimhinn Barr, Inishowen Independent
A NEW Inishowen cycling club is already enjoying
life in the fast lane after raising an impressive
€1580 for charity in its first ever race last
weekend.
Saddle Rock Cycling Club was formed only six weeks
ago after bike enthusiasts from the Carn, Malin and
Glengad areas got together to form the peninsula’s
newest group of pedal pushers.
In its inaugural official outing last Sunday the
fledgling club attracted a huge field of more than
eighty cyclists to the G&S Costcutter Carndonagh
bike race.
The gala event, which saw cyclists from all ages
zig-zagging across Inishowen’s highways and byways
last weekend, boosted the coffers of the Donegal
Hospice, a vital care institution, which relies
heavily on voluntary contributions every year. |
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Cyclists from the North
Pole, Foyle and Four Masters Cycling Clubs
contributed towards a successful day for Saddle
Rock, who hope to enjoy many more such days.
With seventeen budding members, Saddle Rock Cycling
Club is now looking forward to its first summer on
the roads of Inishowen. Members have a training
outing every Sunday and anyone wishing to join
should call 087 2758818.
To view some pictures from last Sunday’s charity
race or to keep up with Saddle Rock Cycling Club
check out
www.saddlerockcc.wordpress.com . |
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