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I'm in Ireland now preparing for this years Race Around Irelandin support of solo entrant Wyatt Van Wendels.
Last year, despite training with a dislocated shoulder and having a serious crash within two hours of the start (resulting in severe bruising, cuts and three cracked ribs) he managed to battle on for about 900 miles so this year, the aim is to complete the race within the time required and qualify for The Race Across America.
I met Wyatt last year after a post on LFGSS asking for help and crew members after some of his team pulled out. I hadn't met him before but one week later, as I had sone time off, I was in Ireland at the race start. He's a thoroughly good guy and a decent cyclist so I'm back again this year!
If anyone wants to follow us on the website or on Wyatt's Facebook Page. Feel free to leave any messages of luck and support!
If anyone would like to donate money, Wyatt's chosen charity is The National Society For The Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
We are registering today so will have our race number and start time for tomorrow confirmed. Wish us luck and if you're in Ireland (Northern or The Republic of) and you see us, say 'hi!'