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Ben Linden's Story
Over 6 days at the end of August me and my mate Tom will be cycling the length of Ireland. The route starts in the south at Mizen Head and finishes some 450 miles away at Malin Head in the north. Before preparing for this trip, my cycling experience was next to none, mostly limited to riding a fixed-gear bike down Trafalgar Road to The Valley. With this trip averaging 75 miles a day, it’s fair to say I’ll be well out of my comfort zone. But I’ve bought a bike and booked the ferry, so there’s no going back now.We’re doing this fo...
Over 6 days at the end of August me and my mate Tom will be cycling the length of Ireland. The route starts in the south at Mizen Head and finishes some 450 miles away at Malin Head in the north.
Before preparing for this trip, my cycling experience was next to none, mostly limited to riding a fixed-gear bike down Trafalgar Road to The Valley. With this trip averaging 75 miles a day, it’s fair to say I’ll be well out of my comfort zone. But I’ve bought a bike and booked the ferry, so there’s no going back now.
We’re doing this for charity and I have chosen to raise money for CACT. I have always been passionate about the local area and the work that CACT does here. They support thousands of people each year across South East London and Kent, helping to improve health, education, and community wellbeing. Their vision is to build healthy, happy, resilient and thriving communities and they deliver on this through programmes that improve mental and physical health, boost access to education and employment, and strengthen social cohesion. In their most recent impact report, CACT generated over £49 million in social value meaning that for every £1 spent, £9.52 is created.
Every donation, big or small, genuinely helps make that impact possible.
We set off on Sunday August 24th and are due to finish on Friday 29th and I will share more on plans and preparation for the trip and update on our progress as we go.
Thanks!
Ben
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Day 3 - Ennis to Galway
A shorter 45 miles today but found it a bit tough going. The burren was cool to visit but weather and surface pretty bad so we were quite slow. Stopped in Kinvara for lunch which was nice but then had a rough final 20 miles into a headwind. Feeling very tired now so glad to be finished a bit earlier than yesterday.
Day 2 - 85 miles
Bit of a tough start along some busy national roads but at least they were quick. Good stop in Listowel but then the following hour was non stop torrential rain until we reached the Tarbert ferry - pretty grim stuff. Dried off a bit on the ferry and the ride through Clare was pretty nice. A day of many parts but good to get the 2nd longest day done. Ennis seems a pretty fun place and found a good pub to watch the Newcastle game.
Day 1 - 75 miles
Day 1 complete riding from Mizen Head to Killarney. Little bit of a tough start but we were blessed with good weather and found Killarney national park absolutely stunning. Nice evening in Killarney even if a little bit touristy. Looking forward to get going again in the morning.
100% of target reached!
Fundraising complete! Ireland End-to-End 2025 has reached 100% of the target!
75% of target reached!
Almost there! Ireland End-to-End 2025 has reached 75% of the target!
50% of target reached!
At the half way mark! Ireland End-to-End 2025 has reached 50% of the target!
25% of target reached!
Making great progress, Ireland End-to-End 2025 has reached 25% of the target!
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