A Laois high nelly club are gearing up to hold their annual charity cycle in aid of the children’s ambulance service BUMBLEance.

The Clonaslee High Nelly club will hold a major fundraising cycle for the worthwhile cause this week.

Members of the Clonaslee High Nelly Club have cycled many kilometres in aid of good causes.

On Saturday 11 April, the club will undertake their most ambitious and physically taxing effort to date- a 134km cycle from Dublin to Shannon Harbour, along the scenic Canal Way in support of BUMBLEance.

Pictured: Club members at one of their many training cycles ahead of their big charity cycle

As the day draws closer, club members say that they are feeling excited and ready for the task. The club has undertaken months of training, which saw the group tackle lengthy training cycles from local Clonaslee routes, to the greenways of surrounding counties, and most recently a preparation trek in Dublin.

Weekly spin classes have been attended, with members following nutritional advice to ready themselves for the day. The club have held a plethora of fundraising activities, including recent fundraising days in SuperValu, Mountmellick and the Bridge Centre in Tullamore.

On St. Patrick's Day, club members sported their BUMBLEance t-shirts in the Clonaslee parade, winning Best Club Float!

"Over the past six years, we have been deeply fortunate to be able to support an array of amazing causes,” the club told the Leinster Express / Laois Live.

"Supporting children and their families is close to our hearts. Building on the success of previous work, we are so excited to support BUMBLEance.

"With every mile cycled, we hope to make a difference and play our part in providing additional lifesaving journeys for children all over Ireland,” they explained.

"We will once again spin our wheels for a purpose to be proud of. During the most difficult times in families' lives, BUMBLEance provides a safe haven.

"Several people have shared their own personal and moving stories of the positive way BUMBLEance stepped in to support their families, and we hope to play our part in ensuring BUMBLEance can continue to answer the call each time they are needed,” the club highlighted.

Pictured: Frankie and Margaret McRedmond fundraising outside SuperValu Mountmellick

The committee said they are "thrilled" to be supporting the charity’s essential work. 

By supporting families, the ambulance service provides lifesaving journeys, giving parents a helping hand during challenging times.

The charity allow parents to take a break from the driver's seat, permitting them to sit with their child without the worry of increased financial burden.

BUMBLEance receives no state funding, meaning services are entirely dependent on donations.

Club committee members Des Dunne, Catherine Dunne and Darren Kennedy thanked Laois locals for their support.

"We would also like to take this opportunity to note the outstanding support we have received to date and to sincerely thank all who have donated, volunteered, shared time or resources to bring this vision to fruition,” they said.

For those who wish to support the Clonaslee High Nelly club charity cycle on Saturday, 11 April, keep an eye on their social media pages for estimated timings.

"We look forward to concluding the day back in Clonaslee and to seeing as many people as possible, including the countless number who have supported this endeavour to date!” the club said.

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Clonaslee High Nelly club members are eager to fill up as many fundraising cards as possible. At the time this article was written, the club's online GoFundMe stood at an impressive €10,900. 

Contact any member to make your donation. You can donate online to the club's GoFundMe by clicking here.