In October the Maynooth students for Charity selected Vision Sports Ireland as the beneficiary for funds to be raised on the Galway cycle 2019. Vision Sports aims is to improve the lives of visually impaired and blind people by enabling them to fully participate fully in and derive health benefits from sport. On Thursday 15th October…
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Congratulations on getting this far. After all the training, the day is almost here. Optimising your nutrition can ensure you perform at your personal best on the day. The diet preparation on the countdown to G-Day starts now. Note vegetarian food will be provided on the day. A limited supply of gluten free food will…
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Galway Cycle 2018 is almost upon us, and the final open meeting for this year will take be held in CB8 in the Callan Building on the North Campus of Maynooth University at 7pm on Tuesday April 3rd. This will be the final opportunity before the cycle to present your EverydayHero donations, etc., as well as the…
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Want an extra hoodie? Or hoodies for the kids? Now’s your chance to order one. While all registered participants will receive a hoodie as part of their registration, for the 31st Galway Cycle, we’re offering you the chance to buy additional limited edition souvenir hoodies, and it’s as simple as selecting the size you want…
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With the build up to a 70km cycle this weekend, it’s a good time to think of the optimising your fuel to achieve your goals. Remember your nutritional intake on your training plan should reflect your intake on G day. Check out the previous blog for information on hydration. How to fuel your body. Carbohydrate…
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February Blog This week’s training marks the first 60Km cycle in the build up to 70km by the end of the month. Now is an ideal time to think about your nutritional needs to help your fitness level and give you the competitive edge. Your nutritional intake on your training plan should reflect your intake…
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GC 2018 is getting ever closer, and as part of the preparations, our next open meeting will take place at 7:30pm on Tuesday February 27th. This meeting is aimed at all collectors and cyclists, and will consist primarily of an information night, but is also a great way to get to know the people you have been,…
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Hello all, and welcome to another Galway Cycle year! The madness starts again here, and this time we’re heading to Galway to raise money and awareness for Friends of the Coombe. They won the nomination with a very convincing presentation, beating off competition from Barretstown and Vision Sports Ireland to win the nomination. You may…
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Want an extra hoodie? Or hoodies for the kids? Now’s your chance to order one. While all registered participants will receive a hoodie as part of their registration, for the 30th Galway Cycle, we’re offering you the chance to buy additional limited edition souvenir hoodies, and it’s as simple as selecting the size you want…
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