Naas Cyclists Complete Challange For Jack and Jill Foundation

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Saturday, June 18th, 2022 4:07pm

By Ross Lindsay

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Cyclists ride from Mizen to Malin heads in less than 24 hours.

A group of Naas cyclists have raised over €30,000 for the Jack and Jill Children's Foundation.

The rode just under 600 km from Malin head to Mizen head in less than 24 hours.

The 8 cyclists and their crew beat their target by 6 minutes.

They traversed of the whole length of the island of Ireland between the most southerly point in County Cork and northerly point in Donegal in 23 hours, 53 minutes and 52 seconds.

And they did it!
With just 6 minutes to spare.... amazing piece of work from all involved 👏 pic.twitter.com/rwT8y92vGK

— Naas Cycling Club (@naascyclingclub) June 18, 2022

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