Laois' Easy Riders gear up for annual cycle
Online fundraising page launched to raise funds for this year's two chosen charities
Laois' Easy Riders cycling group are getting ready to hit the road for their 22nd annual charity cycle.
This year the crew are cycling over 180km over two days raising funds for the Cuisle Centre and The Incredabilities group in Rathdowney.
The event will take place on Saturday and Sunday, August 3 and 4.
Day one will see the group cycle 100km from Rathdowney to Clonmel via Abbeyleix and Cashel followed by an 80km 'trip around Tipp' on the Sunday.
"2023 was a sad year for our Easy Riders when we lost two of close friends. In memory of all those close to the families of the Easy Riders who have passed in recent years of this terrible disease we have decided again to raise funds for Cuisle Cancer Support," said the organisers.
"Cuisle Centre are here to help people diagnosed with cancer, their families and carers by confidentially providing information, counselling and therapies free of charge.
"Our second charity this year is "The Incredabilities". Incredabilities are a Rathdowney based support group who offer assistance and support to families of children with additional needs aged 2-15, and their siblings."
A Go Fund Me page has been set up this week to raise money for the two chosen charities.