Monday, June 29, 2009

Tour de France winner visits Limerick and Clare

Three time winner of the Tour De France, Greg LeMond (pictured left in Doonbeg) was in County Clare and the Mid West this weekend to participate in a number of charity cycles.

LeMond was joined yesterday by Irish Sports Council CEO John Treacy for the fourth BDO Get BACk Challenge cycle and walk. The challenge featured 220km and 100km cycles from Limerick to Clare.

(below image) Ian O'Riordan of the Irish Times newspaper joins legendary US cyclist Greg LeMond on a bike ride in Doonbeg.