Charity cyclists with Naas Nissan support on their way to Rome
A team of cyclists are just over a week into a gruelling cycle from Dublin to Rome which is being supported by Naas Nissan.
Naas Nissan is providing a brand new van to help the group on the 2,300km trip from Ireland to Italy to raise funds for children in Syria.
The Sponsored Cycle To Aid The Children of Aleppo left Dublin on June 2 and is currently in France. The cyclists are aiming to reach Rome on June 28.
The cycle is being spearheaded by team leader, retired Army officer Frank Hearns who was based in the Curragh Camp during his career and also lived in Newbridge for a time.
An extremely fit man for his 76 years, Dublin native Frank has already raised more than €1m for charities through several cycles through the generosity of his family, friends and neighbours.
A French village
The team got a big send-off in Naas Nissan last month by Mary O'Donoghue and Brian O'Donoghue of Naas Nissan.
Also present on that occasion were Nissan Senior Sales team members Jack O'Connell, Ray Garland and James Carthy.
The cycle is organised by the local branch of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.
People will be able to follow the progress of the team on a dedicated Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SponsoredCycleforTheChildrenofAleppo/