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Brendan & Gerry are taking on the Wild Atlantic Way to Help Fund a 2nd Helicopter for London Air ambulance.
The Challenge is to Cycle 1,701miles with 62,850ft of Climbs up the West Coast of Ireland on coastal roads, in 12 Days. The event starts in Kinsale Co Cork on Monday 10th August and Finishes some 100+ cycle Hours Later in Derry on Friday 21st.
For 2 complete amateurs this is a serious challenge, to put it in perspective the Pros on the Tour De France average 100miles per day with rest days, Brendan & Gerry will be cycling as much as 175miles in a single day, not to mention battling west coast wind & elements.
They are Raising Money to help Fund a 2nd Helicopter for London Air Ambulance,
This Charity is Dear to both of them, as Brendan personally has had the privilege of a ride in the helicopter after a very serious road traffic accident , and more recently another personal friends life was saved by the incredible speed and medical attention provided by the trauma doctors on board.
A 2nd Helicopter will give London Air Ambulance the resilience needed to ensure pre-hospital advanced trauma doctor and paramedic can deliver critical care across the city, continuously, 365 days a year. to the 10,000,000 people in London.