New Events for 2022
For 2022 The Great Rugby Cycle is back. Not only is The Great Rugby Cycle happening in 2022 but an additional two new events are scheduled for 2022, the Longest Day and the 5 in 5. For more information on…
Highlights of each and every day of The Great Rugby Cycle
Highlights of each and every day of The Great Rugby Cycle. Check out on our Vimeo Channel – https://vimeo.com/showcase/8652345
Inspirational Leeds United fan to complete 1,000 mile Ireland bike ride to fund vital MND research
An inspirational Leeds United fan is set to complete a 1,000 mile bike ride around Ireland to help fund vital research into MND . Phil Buchan, 50, was struck by a car in London which had mounted the pavement four…
THE GREAT RUGBY CYCLE 2021 Launched
The Inaugural Great Rugby Cycle 2019 covered 1133 miles in March 2019 from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The Great Rugby Cycle 2020 due to the COVID pandemic was postponed until 2021.…
The Long Weekend
Disappointed that the 40th Great North Run was postponed subsequently postponing the planned Rugby ‘Try’, another challenge was born. A group of 11 made up the peloton cycling 410 miles round Northern Ireland over three days, called ‘The Long Weekend’.…
The Long Weekend 2020
Disappointed that the 40th Great North Run was postponed subsequently postponing the planned Rugby ‘Try’, another challenge was born. There will be a group of ten making up the peloton who will be cycling 410 miles round Northern Ireland over…
Website Launched – Sponsored by Studio55.ie
The Great Rugby Cycle are delighted to announce the launch of our website. The website has been sponsored by Northern Ireland based company Studio55. Studio55 are a web development agency located in Moira, Northern Ireland. If you are looking for…
John O’Groats to Land’s End (the long way!) (1,133 miles)
Nine cyclists arrived in John O’Groats on Sunday 3rd March ready to start the ride the following morning. The weather for that time of the year was on our side for the first two days, with some wind and rain…
Stena Line saddles up for The Great Rugby Cycle
Leading ferry company Stena Line has just confirmed its support for the 2019 Great Rugby Cycle, a 16-day charity cycle ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End (4 – 20 March) in aid of the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The Foundation was launched…