Maynooth Students for Charity - Galway Cycle 2019 for Vision Sports Ireland

The Maynooth University Students for Charity - Galway Cycle will take place on April 5th-7th 2019.

This is the 32nd year of the event, and we are proud to announce that all funds raised will go directly to Vision Sports Ireland.

We will have over 250 cyclists, 100 collectors, and support crew on the weekend for the cross-country return tripfrom Maynooth University, Co Kildare to Eyre Square, Galway.

About Vision Sports Ireland…..

Vision Sports Ireland is unique in that it is the only organisation in Ireland solely dedicated to promoting sport and recreation for vision impaired people. Indeed, it is the officially registered National Governing Body for sport for vision impaired people in Ireland.

Vision Sports is a not for profit organisation and registered charity, founded in 1988. Charity registration number: CHY10793; Company Registration Number: 141882.

Vision: All blind and visually impaired people in Ireland will enjoy the health benefits derived from regular participation in sport and recreational activities of their choice.

Vision Sports supports almost every sport imaginable. The most popular includes athletics, Blind Football, Blind Golf, chess, 5-a-side futsal, rowing, swimming, tandem cycling, tenpin bowling, blind/vi tennis, walking and water skiing, Vision Sports is an ace collaborator and works hand in glove with many sports governing bodies and agencies.

Monies raised from Galway Cycle 2019 will fund 9 multi-sport Youth Inclusion Games. The Games will introduce 1,500 blind/vision impaired young adults and children to sport over three years (a participation level increase of almost 200%).

Find out more about Vision Sports Ireland:

Web: http://www.visionsports.ie
Facebook: @visionsportsireland
Twitter: @visionsportsirl
Email: office@visionsports.ie
Phone: 0831922891

Fundraising totals due in March 2019, including your registration fee:
Collector €50
Student Cyclist (any university) €200
Galway Cycle Alumni Cyclist (Maynooth University Alumni and GC Alumni) €350
Unaffiliated Cyclist €400

Important dates for cyclists to remember:

DATES FOR JERSEYS:
If you register for the Galway Cycle on or before midnight Feb 7th your cycling jersey will have your name printed on it. All those registering after this date won't have their name on their jersey, and are not guaranteed a jersey.

MANDATORY TRAINING CYCLES will take place on the following weekends:

Feb 9th/10th, and Feb 16th/17th - both 60km, one of these four must be attended.
March 2nd/3rd (80km), and March 9th/10th (90km) - one of these four must be attended.

FAQs

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email registration@galwaycycle.ie or president@galwaycycle.ie with any questions you may have

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

No. All the details you entered in the registration form are unique to you. Please contact registration@galwaycycle.ie for more information

Can I update my registration information?

Please email registration@galwaycycle.ie if you need to amend a detail

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Yes. If you have your confirmation details on your phone/printed out it will make registration on the morning of the cycle run a lot smoother.