I started cycling in Oct 2012 when I bought a bike on the Cycle to Work Scheme. I had just finished my thesis and wanted to get fit again. My first cycling event was a charity cycle for LARCC and I loved it. I play football competitively and that competitive drive has transferred on to the bike.

 

I train 8-10 hours a week approx during the winter. It can vary in the summer as races are incorporated in my training.

 

My best cycling moment is actually my best and worst one. Richie Donoghue convinced me to do a charity spin (Mullingar- Maynooth –Mullingar).

The worst part was I didn’t have any breakfast and only ate a Mars bar all day. I reached Maynooth feeling good but I struggled on the return leg home. I had to be pushed up the hill at Fureys pub!

The best part of this cycle was that I made really good friends with whom I cycle now. It also introduced me to group cycling and the camaraderie you build up with people in cycling groups.