Donegal man (61) cycles 555km in 24 hours for the Irish Cancer Society
Hughie Phaidí Dubh Gallagher took on the solo challenge on a stationary bike during Relay for Life Donegal
A Donegal man cycled for 24-hours non stop on a stationary bike to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.
Gweedore’s Hughie Phaidí Dubh Gallagher took on the solo challenge during Relay for Life Donegal and ended up completing 555km.
“It’s a long run, and it is tough, but when you have people there to take your mind off it, it helps,” Hughie tells DonegalLive. “It is about preparing yourself, getting it into your head that you’re going to do this.
“Seeing other people who are there keeps you going. What I suffer is nothing compared to what some people come through.”
The 61-year-old is no stranger to the bike, having started cycling at the age of 35. Last year, he completed 18,000km around Donegal, which works out at about 50km a day.
Hughie first participated in Relay for Life in 2014 and has now completed it four times. “Every time I do the 24-hour cycle I say never again, but sure, when you can do it, why not?
“I would like to thank my wife, daughters and grandchildren as well as everybody at TCS that helped on the day,” Hughie continues. “To the people who donated, people who came to say hello and the Relay for Life Committee, I want to thank all of them.”
A GoFundMe Relay For Life - 24 Hour Non-Stop Cycle is still open for donations for anyone who would like to support Hughie and the Irish Cancer Society.