CYCLING: Eight Connacht Cyclists Out To Conquer Mondello 24 Hour

Eight Cyclists from clubs around Connacht will this weekend set out to conquer one of the toughest races of its kind the Mondello 24 hours which will be held at Mondello Race Course in County Kildare.

Mondello24 is an exciting 24-hour endurance cycling challenge that takes place in the unique setting of their famed international race circuit.

After a hugely successful event in 2022, Mondello24 has returned with a new Summer date that is sure to further enhance the camaraderie and truly unique atmosphere that made it such as an epic journey for the 88 teams and over 300 riders who embraced its inaugural running.

The eight cyclists from Connacht are:

Sara Canny Western Lakes CC

Aine McGuinness Seven Springs CC

Ericka Murray, Yeats Country CC

Laoighse Styles South Roscommon CC

Sharon McLoughlin Westport Covey Wheelers CC

Joanne Murphy Galway Bay CC

Marian Lally Castlerea Cycling Club

Nuala Shaughnessy Castlerea Cycling Club

John Mulligan spoke to Cycling Connacht Women’s Officer Stefanie Carr and Joanne Murphy of Galway Bay Cycling Club as they headed to Mondello Park.