The first Tour of Fermanagh sportive and leisure charity cycle since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak proved to be a great success despite the poor weather conditions.
Barry King and Declan Graham.
Over 230 hardy souls took to the saddle for the cycle, which starts and finishes in Lisnaskea with two tailored cycle routes of 60km and 120km to suit all abilities.
Shane McGovern from Newtownbutler.
The cross community cycle is hosted by Lisnaskea Emmetts along with Enniskillen Royal Boat Club while Clones Cycle Club continue to be associates of the Tour of Fermanagh.
This year’s chosen charity benefactor was Action Mental Health (Fermanagh New Horizons).
Johnny McBrien from Lisnaskea.
Cross community
Organising Committee member, Colm McCreesh commented: “It was a great day, despite the rain but thankfully Fermanagh escaped the yellow weather warning so it did not stop us.
“The cycle is a great cross community event and the numbers who participated showed that there is still an appetite for the event. I’m sure the weather cost us some cyclists, especially on the day, but overall it was a successful event and you can’t control the weather.”
Ollie McShea and Stephen McElrone.
Colm added that thankfully everybody seemed to get around safely and he was quick to thank all the volunteers without whom it would have been impossible to stage the cycle.
“All the volunteers were brilliant and you could not stage the Tour of Fermanagh without them.
Derek Holland.
“Brian Armitage and Eamon Shannon organised all the marshals and volunteers. Barry Smith and The Mad Dog Motorcycle Club, yet again, were superb motorcycle outrider marshals especially through Enniskillen. Elaine Stinson, Action Mental Health did a lot of work, Brenda McCabe on registrations, Barry King, John McElwaine, everyone played a part in making the day a success.”
Colm McManus from Lisnaskea.
Colm added: “The organising committee wishes to thank the sponsors; Monaghan Brothers, Mannok, Cassidy and McCreesh Orthodontic and Swifts Spar, Lisnaskea for their continued support and generosity.”
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