Cycle4haiti pushes off from GPO Dublin tomorrow morning!

The time has finally arrived, Cycle4haiti, the 215km cycle from Dublin to Galway with a goal of €50,000 for the Soul of Haiti begins tomorrow morning. George Hook will be there tomorrow to send us off!

Taoiseach Brian Cowen yesterday launched Cycle4haiti at Government buildings. Speaking at the launch An Taoiseach commented: “I would like to wish the cyclists taking part in Cycle4Haiti the very best of luck on their charity cycle from Dublin to Galway. This is a fantastic initiative for a deserving cause and I encourage people to get out and support them on their cross country journey.”

Activities begin from 8.30 tomorrow morning (Saturday) where family, friends and colleagues will be on hand to cheer the cyclists off. If you’re around Dublin city, make sure to pop over as there will be great excitement.

We are over half way to our goal of €50,000 so with a little more support along the way, we are sure to reach our goal for Haiti. Click here to donate online, alternatively, go to www.Cycle4haiti.com. If you see Cycle4haiti passing through your town, please give a big cheer for support.

Mary O’Rourke TD will be pushing us off from the Creggan Court Hotel in Athlone on Sunday Morning at 10am.

On arrival into Galway at 4pm on Sunday, cyclists will be met by supporters, Padraig O’Ceidigh, Chairman of Aer Arran and Deputy Major of Galway Councillor Peter Keane.

For more information on Cycle4haiti, visit www.cycle4haiti.com.

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored us, we really appreciate everyone’s extreme generosity.

Cycle4haiti Itinerary

Cycle4haiti Itinerary for Cyclists and Supporters


Friday, April 30th
All day
Should you wish to deliver your bicycle to GVS the night before, storage will be provided.

Saturday, May 1st
7:30 am

All participants requiring transportation to the GPO will be provided with a shuttle bus from the GVS HQ in Swords. Weekend parking will be provided in the GVS parking lot. Please ensure you arrive on time as the bus will be departing at 8:00am. Cyclists – please be sure to pack two separate bags. One will be required for your day kit and the other for overnight wear. Your day kit will contain your compulsory kit (information to be provided).

8:00am
Bus will be departing the GVS parking lot for GPO.

8:30am
All cyclists and collectors to meet at the Dublin GPO. Collecting and other activities will take place before departure.
Cycle4haiti members who wish to make their own way to the GPO are also asked to arrive at this time.

9:00am
GPO departure. 120 Km to Athlone…
Several activities will be organised for collectors en route. Lunch will be provided.

Cycle journey times as below:

The Route: Leg 1

1. Start at Dublin GPO 09:00
2. Lucan 09:48:00
3. Leixlip 10:17:00
4. Maynooth 10:39:12
5. Kilcock 10:56:54
6. Enfield 11:52:54
7. Moyvalley 12:04:54
8. Kinnegad 13:01:06
9. Lunch stopover
10. Miltown Pass 13:51:42
11. Rochfortbridge 14:06:24
12. Tyrrellpass 14:34:06
13. Kilbeggan 14:59:18
14. Horseleap 15:29:06
15. Moate 15:56:06
16. Athlone 16:59:30

5:00pm
Arrival in Athlone
Cycle4haiti collectors and cyclists will be staying at the Creggan Court Hotel in Athlone. Dinner will be provided. Bicycle storage will be available at the hotel.

Sunday, May 2nd
8:00am
Full Irish or continental breakfast.

10:00am
Depart Creggan Court Hotel. Please ensure you have left adequate time for checking out. Cyclists, please ensure you have arranged your day gear and overnight bag accordingly. Activities will be organised for collectors throughout the day. 92 km to Galway…

Leg 2 Athlone - Galway 92.2 K/M

17. Lakeland 10:45:00
18. Ballinasloe 11:24:42
19. Aughrim 11:57:12
20. Kilreekil 12:37:06
21. Loughrea 13:14:24
22. Lunch stopover 
23. Craughwell 14:07:42
24. Mother Hubbards 14:31:06
25. Oranmore 15:03:54
26. Galway Irish Crystal/ Kingsvalley Hotel 15:22:48
27. Galway 15:41:48

4:00pm
Arrival Eyre Square where reception and collection activities will take place.
All cyclists’ bikes will be loaded onto a lorry for transportation back to GVS in Dublin.

6:00pm
Bus to depart Eyre Square for Maldron Hotel Oranmore. Accommodation and 4 course dinner to be provided followed by a short reception.

Monday, May 3rd
12:00pm
Departing Maldron Oranmore. Arrival in Dublin 2:30pm. Should you wish to arrange drop-off en route, please contact a member of the Cycle4haiti committee on cycle4haiti@giftvouchershop.ie.

Some Pictures of the 50km Training Session...