Bloomsday Cyclists hit the street of Dublin.
As part of Bikeweek 2010 this Friday the 18th of June, the Irish Youth Foundation, in association with Cyclone Couriers, will be hosting the annual charity Bloomsday Messenger Bike Rally and Lunch, which celebrates James Joyce’s Ulysses and Dublin.
On Friday, over 70 messenger bikers will gather at the Wolfe Tone statue on St Stephen’s Green before making their way to the Mansion House, where they will be joined in a rousing rendition of Molly Malone by the Lord Mayor of Dublin.
The cyclists, who will be dressed in their finest Edwardian attire, will then embark on a journey through the streets of Dublin, making three pit-stops along the way for well-deserved refreshments.
Over 200 colourful guests are then expected to welcome the rally at the historic Shelbourne Hotel, where a fun-filled lunch and a charity auction will follow.
Senator David Norris will round off the celebrations by reading an extract from James Joyce’s Ulysses.
Proceeds of the charity event go to the IYF.
The Bloomsday Messenger Bike Rally and Lunch has, over the past 17 years, raised more than €600,000 for community and voluntary groups throughout the country, who work to create positive differences in the lives of children and young people facing adversity.
When: Friday, 18th June 2010
Time: 9:00am
Location: Wolfe Tone Statue, St Stephen’s Green
We recommend you keep an eve out for cyclists around the city and cheer them on
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Bikeweek Hits the Streets from the 13th of June
Bike Week 2010 is a cross-community effort to highlight cycling as a fun, cost effective and healthy way to travel.
Promoters include cyclist.ie (Ireland’s National Cyclist Lobby Group), the Dublin Cycling Campaign, representatives from the various strands of the cycle industry, An Taisce, local authorities, the health sector, Cycling Ireland, private individuals, the Office of Public Works, the National Transport Authority, the Road Safety Authority, the Department For Regional Development Northern Ireland and the Department of Transport.
A number of the events during Bike Week 2010 are being kindly supported by a wide range of sponsors including the Embassy of Denmark, An Post and All4one Bikes4work.
Checkout more at www.bikeweek.ie
