Entry to charity cycle closes early after 9,500 sign up

One of the country’s biggest charity fundraisers has become the victim of its own success and is now unable to facilitate all those wishing to take part.

The organising committee of the annual Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle yesterday said there was an “understandable level of disappointment” among hundreds of cyclists hoping to ride in the July 5 event, but who did not sign up before registration closed.

The committee decided to close online registration early as 9,500 participants had registered in record time.