Welcome to the Galway Cycle 2010
On the last weekend of every March, over 200 intrepid cyclists and collectors depart at 6am from the National University of Ireland (NUIM) grounds with the ambitious aim of raising money for a worthy cause. The event started by a small group of 10 student cyclists in 23 years ago has now grown into a yearly adventure for approximately 120 cyclists, 100 more collectors, 4 buses, 6 vans, 2 Gardaí and a host of amazed and generous passers-by.
Originally an organisation for Maynooth students only, the cyclist and collector ranks have grown in both size and variety, with a large number of alumni, friends, family, and relations now taking part. The sense of achievement, friendship, and general craic that is experienced by everyone involved in the cycle has to be felt to be believed. So spread the word, and let's make this year the biggest ever!
The Galway Cycle 2010 is proud to raise money for The National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) this year.
Registration for the cycle is now closed and training for the cycle is completed, which means we are getting very close!
News and Events:
Galway Cycle 2010 is over!
And its over. Starting before Christmas 2009, and after quizzes, football, band nights, tag rugby, head shaves, meetings, raffles, training cycles, jerseys, hoodies, a very early friday departure, beautiful cycling weather, over 200 tired legs, amazing nights out, music on the streets, radio interviews, bagpipes, juggling, bucket shaking, facepaints, batman & robin, buses, vans, one fractured leg, trucks, punctures, crashes, smiles, new friends, old friends, a lost pearl earring, an epic weekend, a great session in Donadea, and over €70,000 raised for the NBCRI, Maynooth Student's for Charity Galway Cycle 2010 is over and done.
Congratulations to everyone who took part in the weekend. Thanks to all of those who helped in any way. Each and every person involved can be proud to have played a part in the success that was Galway Cycle 2010.
Stay tuned on the website for photos and any further news. Anyone with photos for the site should contact webmaster@galwaycycle.ie.
You'll be glad to hear that Sleepzone hostel is already booked for March 2011. :)
Last Few events!!!
First of all I would like to thank Caroline Fiona and Mary for organising a very successful table quiz in B2 last night! Great fun was had by all, and Im sure a few people learn't a bit about arts and crafts too!!
There is a cake sale being held in the Arts block of the North campus today, so make sure you get yourselves over to sample a few and raise some money for the charity while you are at it! :)
Finally, the annual night out before the start of the GC will take place in B2 bar this coming Thursday where we hope to have a few poor souls leaving with a lot less hair then they arrived with!!
Final Mandatory Meeting!!
Well.... here it is..... the week of the cycle!! Hopefully all collection has been done, all training has been completed and now everyone is ready for what is expected to be an AWESOME weekend!!!
The final meeting for Cyclists, Collectors and Support Crew alike is on this Tuesday the 23rd of March in Callan Hall on the South Campus of NUIM at 7pm SHARP. (The left hand arch of the main building facing you as you enter the old campus gates)
Here you will receive all the information you will require for the weekend plus ..... of course..... the much sought after Hoodies and Jerseys!! Please bring your sponsorship money with you on this night also.
Cyclists remember: We are going to require a copy of some sort of ID from you on that evening. This has to be in by the time we head off on the Friday morning. If you do not have it.... you do not get on the bike!! Simple as that!! If you cant make it to the meeting please scan it and email it to CONOR MCHUGH (conormchugh07@gmail.com) or FAX TO +353 1 8551771 marked "FOR THE ATTENTION OF HARRY WILKINSON"
See you all Tuesday at 7pm!!!
Table Quiz - B2 bar - Tuesday 23rd of March
After the highly successful table quiz held before Christmas it was decided it would be rude not to allow some people to redeme themselves . Our last fundraiser before the big weekend of the cycle is to be held on Tuesday the 23rd of March in B2 bar, Maynooth, at 9pm!
Its only €10 per person (€8 student) with tables of 4/5, and all proceeds go to the Galway Cycle 2010 for NBCRI. All welcome! Expect great prizes, great craic and great company. Plus a few questions...and stuff!!!
Yet another Successful Booksale
The second Booksale, held in the college last Wednesday, was once again very successful in raising the much needed funds for the NBCRI charity.
A big thank you must go out to Maggs and Seamus who once again organised a very fruitful fundraiser!!
