Having come to the aid of many cyclists after serious crashes on the roads of Ireland, an Irish air ambulance group is now organising a cycling fundraiser event on the Camino, from France to Spain.
The event is open to all who raise the entry fee, with one option for cyclists and another for those who want to walk the famous route.
Irish Community Air Ambulance chief executive, Micheál Sheridan, said the event would be an important one for his organisation to raise money and one that cyclists would really enjoy.
"Last year we were joined on the walk and cycle by several people whose lives were touched by the service which really added to the experience," he said. "The aim of our organisation is to bring hope to people in emergency situations.
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"Our team of volunteer emergency medical responders is growing rapidly with four new critical care doctors joining us over the last year alone. That is thanks to the generosity of our donors and events like the Camino. The money raised will help us to expand our service into more communities right across the country."
The cycling group will also begin in France at St-Jean-Pied-de-Port, cycling around, rather than over, the Pyrenees. However, the 328km route takes in the foothills of the Pyrenees and passes through "historical cities and picturesque towns from the Basque Country to Hornillos del Camino". The cyclists will finish in Sahagun, Spain, and fly home from Madrid.
The trip is due to take place from April 23rd to April 30th. Each participant is asked to raise a minimum of €2,500 which includes return flights, transfers, seven days accommodation as well as breakfast and dinner each day.
You can secure your place by expressing your interest here and a €300 deposit will secure your spot on the trip.
