The Mayo Pink Ribbon Appeal Cycle took place on May 1st and the route was a loop starting and finishing in Castlebar and passing through Balla, Claremorris, Knock, Kiltimagh, Swinford, Foxford, Straide and Ballyvary. This was purely a leisure cycle not a race so participants cycled at their own pace.

The purpose of the cycle was to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. This institute is based in Galway and is doing amazing work in the area of breast cancer research. Recently they had a huge breakthrough in isolating tumour markers in the blood which will make early diagnosis much more straightforward and so save countless lives.

Innisfree Wheelers first group visit to an Irish cycling sportive challenge of 2010 took place to this event recently

Five club members: Pam Benson, Brendan Brogan, Eddie Ryan, John Delorey and John Greene took part in this years 100km Pink Ribbon event in Castlebar.

All acquitted well of themselves on the day. This was the first year of the event and a big crowd from all across the west enjoyed a great days cycling for a very good cause.

All of the club members finished with a good bit in the tank and shows the level of fitness that has been achieved by members who train on a regular basis over the winter. Well done to all these members for supporting such a very worthy cause.