A team of 48 cyclists from across the transport and logistics sector took on a major 328km challenge to raise funds for Transaid.
After three days in the saddle travelling from Cork to Dublin, the fundraisers raised more than £90,000 for Transaid’s road safety and access to health projects across sub-Saharan Africa.
Day one started with a 132km pedal from Cork to Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, with an additional 91km on day two as the team headed to Carlow, and a final 105 km push to end in Dublin.
The group was supported by headline sponsor Dublin Express, medal sponsor the RHA, and event sponsors Dawsongroup and Stanley Travel.
Maddy Matheson, head of fundraising for Transaid, said: “Taking part in this year’s cycle challenge was an unforgettable experience for our riders, and it was fantastic to see firsthand the passion and dedication shared by all our supporters.
“The unrestricted funds raised from events like these allow us to launch new pilot projects that transform and save lives. A massive thank you goes out to everyone who took part this year.”
Participants represented 16 organisations from across the sector including 2K Games Dublin, Asset Alliance Group, Backhouse Jones, Dawsongroup, DVV Media, Iron Mountain, IVECO, Libra Europe, MAN, Michelin, Microlise, PF Whitehead, Pulse Communications, RHA, Stanley Travel, and The Malcolm Group.
Next year the challenge returns to Africa for a 10-day, 454 km adventure from Kilimanjaro to Pangani on the coast of Tanzania, travelling through small farm towns and municipalities, as well as a stop at the Irente Viewpoint and Lake Jipe.
Transaid plans to announce the details of its 2026 UK/EU Cycle Challenge in the coming weeks.
To sign up for the event or for more information contact events manager for Transaid, Anna Giavedoni, via anna@transaid.org or +44 (0)7310 909580.
For more information and to find out how you can support the organisation visit www.transaid.o
