Olympic hero rocks up to meet the President on his bike, take a look

When you've spent so many hours in the saddle training for the Olympics, there really is only one way to rock up to meet President Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin when you're asked around for a cuppa!

Bryan Keane is just back from Brazil where he represented Ireland at triathlon in the Olympics, but he hasn’t let the grass grow under his feet.

The Cork man – who rides for Team Aquablue when he’s competing in bike races at home – was one of a group of Olympians to be invited to a reception hosted by President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin.

And while there was a traffic jam as the crowds arrived, Keane wasn’t troubled by it because to rocked up on his bike.

He got some pretty cool photos, including one of the President showing him around the green house.

Great to see him taking the bike up to the door of the big house!

Keane rocking it with Michael D

Triathlete Bryan Keane was certainly enthusiastic on his arrival for the President's reception for the Olympians. pic.twitter.com/b9hdEy5YVD

— Cóilín Duffy (@coilinduffy) August 28, 2016

He showed me around the greenhouse #presidentofireland pic.twitter.com/rSAdryw9nz

— Bryan Keane (@tribryan) August 28, 2016

Related News

Lara Gillespie attacks Dolomite stage as Giro hits high mountains

Video - Ireland's Meehan climbs with best on brutal Alpine terrain

The other side of the lens pic.twitter.com/iq0jsVidK4

— Bryan Keane (@tribryan) August 28, 2016

If you're invited to meet the president of Ireland you got to do it in style and ride right to the door. @racerightcycles @kineticasports @iamspecialized_tri

A photo posted by Bryan Keane (@tribryan) on Aug 28, 2016 at 4:28pm PDT

Bryan Keane rocks up to the President's house on his rothar

For years I have run past this house, always wanting to pay a visit. Today I finally invited to meet the president of Ireland. A dream come true #ireland #arasanuachtarain

A photo posted by Bryan Keane (@tribryan) on Aug 28, 2016 at 4:20pm PDT

Looking good getting a photo with the big house in the background

Keane, far right, with the other Olympians who met the President

Not my finest race, I'm disappointed to have 40th place beside my name but that's racing, the margins are so small and tight. I couldn't get my helmet strap done up in T1, and it cost me hugely as I watch the group ride away from me agonisingly close. I had a good swim, bike and run, just a stupid mistake that cost me. A huge thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve my dream of competing in the Olympics. It's been an honour to represent Ireland here in Rio #rio2016 #olympics #triathlon

A photo posted by Bryan Keane (@tribryan) on Aug 20, 2016 at 11:55am PDT

In action in Rio earlier this month in the Olympic triathlon