Oct 15th, 2008
2008 Cycling Classic
Over 150 cyclists took part in this years Cycling Classic from Carrigaline to Dungargan which now in its 17th year was one of the most successful events ever. This event has raised €460,000 to date and it is hoped to break the €500,000 mark this year.
Following the official start by Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, the cyclists left Carrigaline last Saturday in bright sunshine. The route took them through Raffeen and Monkstown to Glenbrook where they boarded the Cross River ferry to Carrigaloe on the Cobh side. They then made their way across the Belvelly bridge past Fota and on to the main Waterford road at Carrigtwohill. The main bunch of cyclists were acompanied by cycling legend Sean Kelly who provided much needed inspiration for those with flagging legs. A “soup kitchen” was set up at Youghal bridge where soup, sandwiches and choclate bars were dished out to the cycling masses. After that, it was a series of long hills before the final decent into Dungarvan and Lawlors Hotel for some well earned refreshment. The first cyclists arrived in Dungarvan at 2pm, less that three hours after leaving Carrigaline with the last of the stragglers sailing in about 4:30.
A big thanks to all participants and their sponsors whose generous fundraising effort will benefit Marymount Hospice, South Infirmary Oncology Unit, Irish Cancer Society, Hope Foundation, Senior Citizens and other Lions Club Charities. Thanks also the main sponsors Kellogs Ireland, road sponsors Ulster Bank and Cross River Ferries for their support.
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