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Is your Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle training a bit behind schedule? The upcoming Coolick National School Cycle will give you a chance to test your legs around the beautiful East Kerry countryside in plenty of time for July 2nd.

Coolick National School is a popular pre-school and primary school in Kilcummin parish which has students coming from far and wide. On June 11th, Coolick NS stage their 3rd annual cycle and walk event to raise funds to provide ever better facilities for its students.

This year, the routes have been changed to offer more variety to cyclists of all ages and abilities.

Cycle Committee Chairperson Paul Kennedy hopes the event will appeal to everyone: "we've have a range of cycle routes from a leisurely 55km spin to a more testing 75km challenge around Kilcummin, Scartaglin and Currow. For families, we have a guided 4km walk."

There will be over 50 stewards and road crew in attendance on the day to ensure visibility and safety in all aspects of the event with a rest and refuel stop for all participants in Scartaglin and the now famous Coolick Cycle BBQ at the finish line.

Registration takes place at Kilcummin GAA Club on Friday, June 10th 7-9pm or from 8:00am on June 11th - the day of the cycle. The cycle starts from Kilcummin GAA club at 9:30am. All cyclists and walkers must register – 20 euro per person or 35 euro for a family. All cyclists must be aged 16 or over to participate. Further details are on Facebook: Coolick National School Cycle. If you need any further details contact Cycle Committee Chair: Paul Kennedy 086 828 0225.