We wish all the cyclists and support crew who will take part in the Peak to Peak Challenge the very best this Saturday 14th August. Cyclists: Alan Thompson Brendan Dunleavy Conor Jennings Declan O'Brien Joe O'Connell John Fahy Jonathon Murphy Kevin Higgins Kevin O'Flynn Liam Curran Liam Hynes Louise Geoghegan Martin O'Connell Mike Kenny Niall Concannon Noel Grealish Paddy O’Connell Padraic Forde Paul Casserly Paul Kilgannon Ronan Walsh Shane Mooney Sheila Hession Tim Feeney Tomas Grealish Subs: Stephen Crowley Jarlath Sweeney Trevor Jennings Coaches: Eoin McGrath Sean Duignan Noel Newcombe Crew: Declan Flaherty Declan Burke Gerry Commins Jimmy Glennon John Roache Nutrition: Grainne Ni Alluin Ciara Newcombe

All in a days work! In just 24 hours the challenge cyclists and crew have made the 585km journey from the toe of Ireland at Mizen Head, Co Cork all the way to Malin Head in Co. Donegal. There were the highs from the starting line, the great support along the roads from strangers and family alike. There were also the lows with tiredness, pain and never ending roads. But together they started and together they finished and their journey will remain long in their memories. Ger giblin James Finn John langan Sean Duignan Paddy O’Connell Eoin McGrath Sean Collins Support Crew Alan Connaughton Ronan Keenan Sean kilduff Mark kinsella

Next up is the 585km trip from Mizen to Malin heads. The 6 riders and full support crew will depart Mizen head at 12pm on Friday 30th July and will attempt to complete the journey in under 24 hours.

The first event is over with all members completing the Donegal 555. With bikes rolling out of Letterkenny from the hour of 6am, the mood was upbeat despite the hours of cycling ahead. The weather held up and while it was dark when the bikes finally came home from 3am onwards, the sense of achievement was evident.