Menu
Our SUSTRANS Active Travel Officer, Ronan McLaughlin hit the headlines recently when he became the fastest person in the world to complete an Everesting challenge.
Yes, that’s right. The ex-pro cyclist and now world record holder managed to cycle an eye-watering 8,848 metres, the height of Everest in an incredible time of 7 hours 4 minutes and 41 seconds.👏👏👏
Knocking seven-time Grand Tour winner Alberto Contador off the top spot when he cycled up Mamore Gap in Donegal a total of 77 times - and a little extra, just to be sure.
Read his story and find out about this epic ride by following the link below:
Ronan has encouraged everyone in our school to give cycling a try:
“Starting cycling from a young age is so important, which is why I get such satisfaction from my job.
"To be able to see a child cycling without stabilisers for the first time or arriving at school by bike is brilliant.
"I'm looking forward to the new school term in September, there are some obvious changes this year but more than ever, active travel to school is so important so the time is now to make the change.
"I would tell everyone, of any age or ability to give cycling a try. From the school run to cycling up Everest and everything in between, the possibilities are endless.”
I would tell everyone, of any age or ability to give cycling a try. From the school run to cycling up Everest and everything in between, the possibilities are endless.”
