Irish cyclists feeling hemmed in by the lock-down imposed in the Republic last night can busy themselves tomorrow by joining Dan Martin on a Zwift ride.
The Israel Start-Up Nation rider's team is inviting riders all over the world to join the ride. And the team co-owner will then ship protective face masks to medics on the frontline fighting Covid19.
The idea is that the protective gear is effectively distributed to medics in the name of everyone who takes part in the virtual ride in Zwift.
Dr Kevin Ham, who co-owns the team and is a Canadian entrepreneur has already secured a large consignment of masks in China and will distribute them in the coming days.
“The situation we find ourselves in is truly unprecedented, but it has also led to shows of the incredible human spirit “ said Dan Martin.
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“By staying at home and training indoors we are making our small contribution to this fight, and with this incredible gesture by Kevin, we can make it even more meaningful.
“I hope to see as many of you join us on Sunday so that
this donation can make a huge difference to the frontline staff risking their
lives to save others.
“My two sisters in law are working frontline to beat this
virus in the UK and they appreciate every gesture of support.
“I want to say thank you to Kevin for giving us this
opportunity to play a small part in this fight."
The ‘Team ISN Medical Aid Ride’ is a 90-minute, 2-2.5
w/kg ride with a race in the final 20 minutes ad starts at 3pm CET.
Israel Start-Up Nation is asking all participants to stay
close to its riders, especially race leader Martin, to form one big peloton.
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