Irish Hospice Foundation Cycle Challenge heading to France for 2024

The Irish Hospice Foundation Cycle Challenge is heading to France in 2024 with people now being invited to sign up and take part this summer.

Organisers said: "We are delighted to announce that the IHF Cycle Challenge 2024 will see us take on a stunning route across the South of France, beginning in Biarritz on the Bay of Biscay and ending in Canet Plage on the Mediterranean."

The route travels along the foothills of the Pyrenees, taking in the former Royal City of Pau and the UNESCO world heritage town of Carcassonne.

"Those looking for a greater challenge and to tackle hillier terrain in the Pyrenees will have the opportunity to take on the fantastic Tourmalet, one of the original climbs of the Tour de France," they added.

"We invite cyclists of varying levels to take on this stunning 500km+ cycle. You will explore some of the most beautiful parts of France whilst raising vital funds for Irish Hospice Foundation."

The Cycle Challenge is the Irish Hospice Foundation's largest and longest standing fundraising events. Since it was established in 2009, the event has raised over €2.2 million.

With the funds raised, thousands of families have been cared for by their Nurses for Night Care service, as they provide over 2,000 nights of care every year.

Where: Biarritz to Canet Plage

When: Sunday 30th June – Saturday 6th July 2024

Full details are available in Irish Hospice Foundation’s Cycle Challenge 2024 brochure or you can register online here.

If you have any questions about the event, contact Louise at louise.mccarron@hospicefoundation.ie or (01) 679 3188.