MIZEN to MALIN CYCLE CHALLENGE 1998
End to End and Coast to Coast Ireland
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Malin to Mizen most commonly refers to a journey from Malin Head (Ireland's most northerly point in County Donegal) to Mizen Head in County Cork(commonly thought to be Ireland's most southerly point, although nearby Brow Head is approximately 30 feet farther south). The journey is most often attempted by cyclists and walkers as a challenge route with the goal of raising money for charities. As the crow flies, the two points are 466 km (290 mi) apart. The shortest road distance from Malin to Mizen is approximately 555 km (345 mi). The distance of the routes commonly taken have been reported as between 644 and 715 km (400 and 444 miles).[1] [2]
Cycling[edit]
A record cycling time of 19 hours 3 mins was set in 1993 by Alex Barry.[3] However, the route is most commonly completed in around 5–6 days by cyclists. [4]
The charity Marie Curie Cancer Care uses the route as a fundraising opportunity and provides logistical support for cyclists who are able to raise a minimum sponsorship amount and pay a registration fee.[5]
CLIC Sargent, the children and young peoples cancer charity, also holds a Malin to Mizen cycle challenge and has one coming up in May 2013. Participants receive an array of benefits and have the fundraising expertise of CLIC Sargent at all times.[6] Between 3–5 August 2012, Irish Ultra-Distance Cyclist Ricky Geoghegan became the first person to cycle non-stop from Malin Head to Mizen Head and back to Malin Head on a route of 773.2 miles. Setting an Ultra Marathon Cycling Association Record (UMCA) with a time of, 2 days 7 hours and 37 minutes. All record information can be found @ www.umca.com.
