Hutchinson saddles up for the race of a lifetime

THE first thing people ask Simon Hutchinson is if he’s mad.

He’s usually cycling away from questions however, so it’s hard to take any notice.

The 24-year-old from Bailieborough, Co Cavan plans to take part in the new, Global Bicycle Race — a ‘monster’ 18,000-mile, solo time trial around the planet, starting next month.