By Paddy Heaney I was baptised Patrick Heaney in St Patrick’s Church on St Patrick’s Day, 1974. That possibly explains the unassailable self-confidence I felt ahead of the St Patrick’s Day Road Race in Donegal. Early that morning as I paced around the bedroom gathering gear, I made a bold declaration to my half-sleeping wife. [...]
Spurred on by his family and friends, Andy McInroy hasn't looked back since choosing Man of Sperrin 2017 as his jump-off point into the world of sportives. Where are you from? Originally from Ayrshire in Scotland, now living in Park village in the heart of some outstanding cycling countryside. How long have you been cycling? [...]
Lillian Wright has been cycling for 6 years and in 2017 decided to take on Man of Sperrin. Here's what she has to say about the experience... Where are you from? Derry How long have you been cycling? About 6 years How did you get into cycling? Started off with my husband who is a [...]
Liam Doherty, a survivor of 2017, is planning to come back for more in 2018, and he has some great advice for first time climbers - DON'T STOP! Where are you from? Originally Strabane but now Lurgan How long have you been cycling? 4 years How did you get into cycling? I had fancied road [...]
