The muscles are toned, the chains are oiled and they are up for the challenge. Day one of Boehringer Ingelheims jubelee charity cycle supporting Barnardos was about to start. Leaving Dublin @ 9am we had a nice long journey ahead of us, stopping @ Aughnacloy Co. Tyrone for smoothies. We arrived in Malin head @ 3 o'clock and after a quick lunch our intrepid cyclists headed off for the 65km journey to Burt.
With Des & Robbie out front of the pelaton setting the pace & Kevin close on their heals it was sure to be done in record time. But as you can see from the photos you couldn't but stop and take in some of the amazing scenery at the highest point of Ireland.
Coming down out of the mountains into Quigleys point the group really picked up the pace, at this stage having broken into two groups. The lads continued out front with Ken Derek Danny Ciaran Barry, new commer to the pack & the elder lemon Tony making sure all the lads got home safe.
Our leading group asked for directions with only a few km's left & one of the many lovely locals we have met on our 1st day sent them the scenic route taking in Derry city for the second time today!!
Due to great publicity over the local airways we've had great support on route and donations are pouring in making our target of €20,000 more than achievable!
Tune in tomorrow for further updates!
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