Vibrant Sliabh Luachra juvenile cycle club benefits from classic
HUNDREDS saddled up for the fourth annual Sliabh Luachra Cycling Club Classic last Sunday.
Covering 55/85/110km distances, proceeds from the 2016 staging go towards supporting the flourishing Sliabh Luachra Juvenile Club.
The event was hosted for the first time in 2013 and is in memory of Paud O’Leary and Willie Reen. Participation was seen as ideal preparation for cyclists taking part in the Ring of Kerry charity cycle this weekend and for many, and it concluded their training for the big event.
The Sliabh Luachra cycle covered much of the greater Duhallow region, the 110km schedule took in Millstreet, Kilcorney, Rathcoole, Boherbue, Ballydesmond and Scartiglen with PRO Hannah Lee O’Connor expressing delight at the turnout.
“From the Cork side of the border we have members drawn from Millstreet, Cullen, Knocknagree, Ballydesmond, Rockchapel, Newmarket and Dromtariffe. New members are always welcome and we begin the cycles from various outlets to accommodate our members,” said Hannah from Millstreet.
Members helped steward the classic route that entailed distances over a wide catchment area.
“Thanks go to the marshals, volunteers, Gardai, Red Cross, support cars, motorcycles, sponsors and food stations who ensured the event went according to plan,” said Hannah.