A tour de force for Down Syndrome

Groups of cyclists wearing colourful Lycra outfits, streamlined helmets, and pedalling away furiously on bikes that are obviously built for speed, have become a commonplace sight on our highways and byways.

Not being a cyclist myself, I’ve admired these dedicated souls locally, wondering just how on earth they managed the Healy Pass or the tortuous climb up to Barley Lake, to say nothing of the high-speed descents.

Meanwhile, a whole new dimension has been added to the sport by fund-raising for numerous charities.