Thursday, 15 September 2011

STAGE 16 - Co. Offaly, Westmeath & Meath

Start of Stage 16: My mate, Michael Pennance, has come over from London to take part in the next 4 stages (Many thanks fella). He will no doubt add a much needed boost to my morale and cycling.
Stage 16 Map

Start: Co. Offaly, Tullamore
Via: Co. Westmeath, Mullingar
Via: Co. Meath, Navan
Finish: Co. Cavan, Lough Ramor Caravan & Camping

Stats:
Date: Friday 9th September 2011
Time (in saddle): 5hrs 33min
Distance: 91miles

At Tullamore T.I.O, Michael and I met Mary Heansey who kindly stamped and signed my Stage 16 map.  She also gave us a 200ml bottle of Tullamore Dew to boost our spirits! Very tasty whiskey ........ and no we did not drink this when we were on our bikes.

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/tullamore-tourist-information-office/70951

At Mullingar T.I.O, Michael and I met the very chatty Stef Byre and Maeve Murray who kindly stamped and signed my Stage 16 map.
Many thanks to Mick Lynch for sponsoring us (Mick is the happy man sandwiched between the two ladies.)

http://www.discoverireland.ie/Activities-Adventure/mullingar-tourist-information-office/70945

Michael having a break outside Mullingar T.I.O.

Trim Castle

http://www.heritageireland.ie/en/midlandseastcoast/TrimCastle/

At Navan T.I.O in Solstice Arts Centre, Michael and I met Colette who stamped and signed our Stage 16 map.

http://www.solsticeartscentre.com/

Stage 16 Finish: 91 miles later we have safely made it to Lough Ramor Caravan & Camping. Thank you to the owner's contribution to the fund raising (sorry we didn't catch his name). 

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