One hundred riders signed on for the Tour of Strangford Charity Sportive this morning in blustery conditions. Spirits were high as groups set off on the 80 and 50 mile routes.

Some of the riders in the 50 mile group
This year we are raising money for Hope House and the Scrabo Fundraising Group for the local Marie Curie centre. We’ll confirm the amounts raised in the next couple of days.

Riders gather for the 80 mile start

Seamus Cahir looks happy

John Brown well wrapped up

Some of our younger members lined up for the 50 miler

Cheerful or demented – you decide :-)