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Sean's 100km Cycle for a Tricycle
Dublin
A 50km and 100km cycling event being held to support purchase of a specialist bicycle for Sean Byrne
Sean's cycle for a Tricycle is a 50km and 100km leisure cycling event that will take place on the 4th September 2021 in North county Dublin. The event is in support of Sean Byrne a passionate cyclist and funds raised will go towards a specialist bicycle for Sean. Read more about Sean's story below.
The route is a scenic route through the quiet roads of North county Dublin and is suitable for all abilities. Please see Strava links below. We will start and finish at the Man of War public house car park. Refreshments will be provided subject to COVID guidelines and restrictions.
The event is limited to 200 participants and subject to current government and cycling Ireland guidelines.
100 Km route (2 laps)
Start Location
If you would also like to donate there is a gofundme page set up , link below.
We thank you for your interest and support of the event
Seans Story
Sean Byrne is a 16 year old young man from Skerries and has a passion for cycling.
Sean has a rare genetic disorder, FARS 2 which among many things causes spastic diplegia. Sean has been a full time wheelchair user since the age of 11.
Through Sean’s physio in the Central Remedial Clinic Sean was introduced to cycling using a tricycle aged 9. Sean has always had a love for cycling but it was not until COVID restrictions that he was able to develop his technique and advance onto road cycling.
In November, 2020 Sean reached his 1,000km cycling goal. The physical effort and energy that Sean needs to use, would equate this to 10,000kms of someone who is not physically disabled.
In June, 2021, Sean passed the 2,000km mark. Sean is very dedicated, trains up to 4/5 times per week with his Dad, Barry usually for 1 hr sessions covering 12 to 15kms.
Sean’s current tricycle weighs 26Kgs. Any cyclist will know that this is quite a heavy load to carry with you in normal circumstances.
Swords Cycling Club and Velo Club Balrothery members suggested a fund raising cycle for Sean. It is hoped that with this money Sean can avail of a lightweight carbon tricycle weighing 14kgs. The difference that this would make to Sean’s cycling would allow him to continue to make strides in the sport he loves so much.
Sean's sister, Ciara aged 11 has the same condition as Sean. Ciara is also a full time wheelchair user.
Any excess funds raised with be managed and used for Sean and Ciara's future.
For Reference:
[FARS2 (Phenylalanyl-TRNA Synthetase 2, Mitochondrial) is a Protein Coding gene. Diseases associated with FARS2 include Combined Oxidative Phosphorylation Deficiency 14 and Spastic Paraplegia 77, Autosomal Recessive. Among its related pathways are Gene Expression and tRNA Aminoacylation.
Its a very rare disorder FARS2 deficiency is rare; the exact prevalence is unknown. To date, 37 affected individuals from 25 families have been reported.
