Škoda Ireland is partnering with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in association with Radio Kerry. Now in its 30th year, the charity cycle will take place on Saturday, July 6th.
Pictured Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing, Škoda Ireland being cheered on by Tim O Brien, Chairperson of the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle Committee on the iconic Ring of Kerry.
The event is the biggest one day charity fundraising event in Ireland, attracting thousands of leisure cyclists who will experience a fun and rewarding day’s cycling, completing 180 kms of the spectacular Ring of Kerry, while at the same time fundraising for worthy Kerry based charities.
Each year, various local charities benefit from the proceeds raised and this year the following Kerry charities will benefit from this special event; Cúnamh Iveragh Residential Project for Special Needs; Down Syndrome Ireland; Kerry Mountain Rescue Team; Kerry Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre; Pieta House Suicide Crisis Centre; Recovery Haven Cancer Support House; Kerry Lifeline at Southwest Counselling Centre and The Irish Society for Autism.
Raymond Leddy, Head of Marketing, Škoda Ireland said: “We are absolutely delighted to get involved with the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. It is a huge event in the national cycling calendar with a great sense of community at the foundations of its success. Škoda has long standing connections with cycling, the company itself originating over 100-years ago when Škoda first started manufacturing bicycles. Worldwide, Škoda is sponsor of the world’s largest cycling race the Tour de France so it is only fitting that Škoda can support Ireland’s largest cycling one day event.”
The event has grown significantly in size since the first cycle in 1983 with over 8,500 participants taking part last year. Since the cycle began, over €5.7 million euro has been raised for various charities.
Online registrations are now being accepted through the website www.ringofkerrycycle.ie or you can follow us on facebook www.facebook.com/RingofKerryCharityCycle or on Twitter @RingOKerryCycle #ROKcycle
