Cork cyclists fundraise for night nurses in gruelling five day expedition

Expedition racing involves long-distance multi-day cycling without the aid of GPS and navigating with maps and compasses. Cyclists also need to pack as light as possible with limited space for equipment and supplies.

Jimmy repairs a bicycle on a previous expedition with his travelling companions. Picture: Jimmy Nyhan

Friends and brothers are retracing the steps of Ireland’s ancient chiefs this weekend in an endurance cycle from Cork to Leitrim in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

Cian O’Sullivan, Michael O’Donnell and brothers Jimmy and John Nyhan are embarking on the epic O’Sullivan Beara march this morning from Castletownbere, Co Cork to O’Rourke Castle in Co Leitrim-a grueling five day, 500km journey.