Cycle for Down Syndrome kids

DOWN Syndrome Ireland’s Louth / Meath branch is calling on all local cyclists to get on their bikes alongside Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche for a unique cycling tour around Leinster, all while raising much needed funds for the charity.

The annual Tour de Leinster cycle, which is now in its fourth year, takes place from Thursday, September 14th to Sunday, September 17th and will cover 600 km over four days.

The challenge gives cyclists the chance to cycle with Irish Tour de France and Giro D’italia legend Stephen Roche, who will cycle shoulder to shoulder with participating cyclists for the four days. The event kicks off in Dublin and the route traverses Leinster in a spectacular route taking in counties Wicklow, Wexford, Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Meath and Louth with some amazing scenery along the way. Each participant will cover their own costs, so all funds raised from the Tour de Leinster event will go directly towards Down Syndrome Ireland to help support essential services nationally and in the participating Leinster branches, including the Louth / Meath branch.

Kevin Hampson, a parent and member of the Down Syndrome Ireland’s Louth/Meath branch, highlighted how funds raised from the Tour de Leinster will spent locally on the Early Intervention Development Programme.

Interested cyclists can visit www.downsyndrome.ie for more information and to register or call Sandra or Mark on 01 4266500.