COMMUNITY GROUP, Better Ennis will be hosting a family-friendly social cycle this Sunday.
In what is an inaugural social cycle from better Ennis, cyclists will travek from Ennis to Islandavanna, just outside Clarecastle. The independent, community group advocates for safer and healthier streets in the town and its environs.
Personnel involved with Better Ennis include Gearóid Mahon, Sile Ginnae, Ciaran Tierney and Keith O’Farrell. They hope that the social cycle will be the first of many to demonstrate the wonderful places that can be accessed by bike from Ennis town centre, particularly as the proposed cycling network is delivered by Clare County Council.
Starting from Sourdo’Farrell in St Michael’s Villas at 10am, the cycle will head towards Islandavanna. The route will be marshalled along the way, particularly to facilitate safe crossing at Clareabbey Roundabout for all participants. On the return leg, there’ll be a stop off at Hurst Botanicals in Clarecastle for some refreshments.
Organisers have calculated that the total distance is 20km and will be travelled at an easy pace with a few stop off points.
Gearóid explained, “People of all ages and abilities and all types of bikes and trikes are welcome and no lycra required! Participants are encouraged to bring some refreshments, check their bike is in good working order and be prepared for whatever the weather may bring”.
