PICTURES: Big turnout for Daingean Grand Canal Wheelers annual Peatlands Tour

There was a great turnout as Daingean Grand Canal Wheelers hosted their Peatlands Tour recently.

Cyclists braved the wet weather to participate in the annual cycling event which was held on Saturday, May 16.

Participants were offered a choice of partaking in a 40km or 80km route around Offaly’s peatlands.

All cyclists who took part also received a bespoke 2026 Peatlands Tour keyring designed and created by Dev Scally.

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Daingean Grand Canal Wheelers took to their Facebook page to pay tribute to all those who participated as well as the volunteers and sponsors which made the event possible.

They posted: “All cyclists who completed the routes on Saturday, thanks so much for supporting our annual event, it was great turnout. The weather didn’t play ball but still there were smiles at the finish line.”

The cycling club added: “Our sponsors this year - The Gaelic Bar, Midland Veterinary, Hotshot Coffee, Glenisk for the supply of delicious protein yoghurts , Scullys XL Foodstore Daingean . We really appreciate and value everybody’s generous support.”

“Our club members who assisted in preparation and running of the event, it’s such a great team effort, with so many jobs to get done in the weeks before, and on the day.”