Cork to Dubin cycle raises over €100k for Transaid

A team of 48 riders from across the transport and logistics sector have returned from a 328km cycle challenge from Cork to Dublin, to raise funds for Transaid’s road safety and access to health projects across sub-Saharan Africa.

After three days in the saddle, the group raised more than €100,000, supported by headline sponsor Dublin Express, medal sponsor the RHA, and event sponsors Dawsongroup and Stanley Travel.

Day one started with a 132km pedal from Cork to Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city, with an additional 91km on day two as the team headed to Carlow, and a final 105km push to end in Dublin.

Along the way participants took in scenic countryside, castle ruins, heritage towns and soaked up the atmosphere in a selection of traditional Irish pubs.

Maddy Matheson, head of fundraising for Transaid, said: “Taking part in this year’s cycle challenge was an unforgettable experience for our riders, and it was fantastic to see firsthand the passion and dedication shared by all our supporters.

“The unrestricted funds raised from events like these allow us to launch new pilot projects that transform and save lives. A massive thank you goes out to everyone who took part this year.”

Participants in the event represented 16 organisations from across the transport and logistics industry, including 2K Games Dublin, Asset Alliance Group, Backhouse Jones, Dawsongroup, DVV Media, Iron Mountain, Iveco, Libra Europe, MAN, Microlise, PF Whitehead, Pulse Communications, RHA, Stanley Travel, and The Malcolm Group.

Next year the challenge returns to Africa, for a 10-day, 454km adventure from Kilimanjaro to Pangani on the coast of Tanzania, travelling through small farm towns and municipalities, as well as a stop at Irente Viewpoint and Lake Jipe.

Transaid also plans to announce the details of its 2026 UK/EU Cycle Challenge in the coming weeks.