Cycle Againt Suicide Visit - 1st March
Cycle Againt Suicide Visit - 1st March
February 25, 2025
The Cork Awareness Cycle, organised by the Cycle Against Suicide group, will be touring the Cork Harbour area this coming Saturday, 1st March, and will be stopping in Carrigtwohill GAA Club for their mid-point break at approximately 12.15.
This is a charity event that will have a participation of over 180 cyclists who are doing this with the express purpose of raising awareness about mental health and suicide, and promoting the supports for those of us who need it.
The message is "It's okay to not feel okay."
Please come down and say hello and support their efforts. Again, ths Saturday at 12.15.
They'll be departing at approximately 13.00.
All are welcome.
The QRCode on the graphic will provide more info. Participation registrations may still be open if you want to participate in the event itself.
Details from tge event organisers is as below...
Thank you so much Carrigtwohill GAA for supporting us with our Cork Mental Health Awareness Cycle taking place on Saturday, March 1st.
Our Awareness Cycles are designed to bring individuals and communities together in a powerful display of unity and support. Our events create safe, welcoming spaces where participants can openly discuss mental health, foster connections, and inspire hope. By encouraging collective action and conversation, our Awareness Cycles and events promote the message that "It’s OK not to feel OK, and it’s absolutely OK to ask for help."
Furthermore, we utilise our Awareness Cycles to highlight the issue of suicide among men and to encourage help seeking behaviour. In Ireland, men account for 3 out of 4 suicides each year, highlighting a deeply concerning disparity. Like everyone, men deserve the freedom to express their struggles and seek help without the fear of judgment. By breaking down the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and traditional notions of masculinity, we can create a culture where emotional vulnerability is recognised not as a weakness but as a powerful display of strength and resilience.
Event details are as follows:
Event Details: Saturday March 1st .
Starting Point: The Marina Market, Centre Park Road, Cork.
Start Time: Registration and t-shirt collection from 9am. Mental Health Talk – 9.45am Safety Briefing – 10am Cycling Commences – 10.15am
Route Details: Attached is a copy of our 42km route. The group will cycle as a peloton.
What to Bring: Your bike, helmet (mandatory) and any personal gear you may need. Subject to weather conditions, please bring weather-appropriate clothing.
Refreshments and Supports: Lunch at Carrigtwohill GAA club (tea/coffee, sandwich and biscuits will be provided. Water and light snacks also available. Our support team will also be available throughout the event to assist with any issues.
Finish Line: Our Awareness Cycle will conclude at Marina Market.
Once again, thank you so much for supporting our Cork Mental Health Awareness Cycle and the work of Cycle Against Suicide.
Kind Regards
Fergus O'Brien
