Get in gear for Fort2Fort
Get stretching and check those wheels as the Fort2Fort Charity Cycle is set to return this year.
The annual Fort2Fort Charity Cycle Sportive is back for 2021 and is celebrating its milestone tenth year.
This year’s cycle will once again raise vital funds for the Mercy Hospital Foundation, four Cork City and County Lions Clubs and Camden Fort Meagher Restoration.
Continuing to build on nine years of fantastic success, this year’s Fort2Fort Cycle has something for everyone with four different routes to choose from.
The four routes of 40km, 65km, 85km and 120km will all start and finish outside Camden Fort Meagher, Crosshaven, each with incredible views of Cork Harbour along the way.
For those taking on the challenge of the 65km, 85km and 120km routes, a food stop will be available at Bramley Lodge before the return cycle back to Camden Fort Meagher.
Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr Gillian Coughlan said: “Participants will have the joy of experiencing the amazing sights of Cork Harbour, with the double benefits of keeping healthy and supporting good causes.
“My congratulations to everyone who is participating, either by cycling the route or by supporting a cyclist. You are contributing to some very worthy causes and supporting one of Cork County’s most charming annual events.”
Jim O’Connor, Chairman of Fort2Fort said it’s always a very exciting time of year.
“The success of the Fort2Fort Charity Cycle thus far has been due to the massive support we have received from our cyclists so I’d encourage anyone who might consider participating to come join us for an enjoyable cycle, regardless of your level, there are routes for all abilities,” he said.
Head of Fundraising at the Mercy Hospital Foundation, Deirdre Finn, said: “Funds raised through Fort2Fort support the Mercy Cancer Appeal and help to support patients and their loved ones who are going through a cancer journey at the Mercy University Hospital.
“Cancer is something we have all been affected by at some point. Thanks to events like Fort2Fort and the incredible people who support them we can continue helping patients at the Mercy through this difficult time in their lives.”
Taking place on 23 October, registration is open at mercyhospitalfoundation.ie until 12pm on 22 October at a cost of €55 per person.
In-person registration will also be available on 22 October from 4-8pm in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island and from 7.30am in Crosshaven GAA Club on the morning of the cycle.
To celebrate the tenth year of the Fort2Fort Cycle, a special commemorative eco-friendly jersey is available to buy this year for a discounted €15, so check out mercyhospitalfoundation.ie.