Laois cyclists take a 'Trip around Tipp' for charity

Rathdowney's Easy Riders charity cycling club recently held their "Trip around Tipp" charity cycle.

Over 29 cyclists and ten marshals cycled 180 kilometres in two days.

The cycle kicked off from the square in Rathdowney on Saturday August 3.

Saturday's cycle route went from Rathdowney to Clonmel via Abbeyleix and Cashel, along with an extra 80km "Trip around Tipp" on the Sunday. 

This is the cycling club's 23rd year in operation.

PICTURED: Rathdowney's Easy Riders on their 'Trip around Tipp'.

Each year, the Easy Riders choose a different charity and routes for their fundraisers. This year's committee decided to support the Cuisle Centre in Portlaoise, after sadly losing two former members to cancer.

They will also donate raised funds to the Incredabilities, a new group dedicated to children with additional needs in Rathdowney and surrounding areas.

"It was a very successful cycle," said Easy Riders committee member Adele Walsh. 

"We had the wind against us on Saturday and difficult hills on Sunday. We pulled through though and we all finished the cycle, it was a great success," Ms Walsh said.

"We always get so many sponsors locally, from businesses and the public. It's so fantastic- we really have the whole community backing us." she said.

The group have several other fundraisers coming soon, with information yet to be confirmed. 

So far, the group have raised over €900 of their €3,000 goal. To donate, click the link below.