Cycle Safari 2026 in Aid of the Marie Keating Foundation

Tour de Force Charity Cycle 2026

Cycle Safari 2026 in Aid of the Marie Keating Foundation

Thank you so much for visiting my fundraising page. This year, I’m taking on the Tour de Force Charity Cycle 2026, an extraordinary multi‑day challenge across Africa, all in support of the Marie Keating Foundation.

This event brings together a dedicated group of riders who are pushing themselves physically and mentally to raise vital funds for cancer awareness, prevention, and support services. Every kilometre we cycle helps the Foundation continue its mission of ensuring that people affected by cancer receive the information, comfort, and care they deserve.

The route will take us through some of the most stunning and demanding landscapes in Africa — from vibrant towns and rural communities to challenging climbs and long, open stretches of road. It’s a journey that will test endurance, resilience, and teamwork, and I’m proud to be part of it.

Your support means more than you know. By sponsoring my ride, you’re helping to fund life‑changing programmes that provide education, early detection awareness, and compassionate support for individuals and families facing cancer. Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference.

If you can, please consider sponsoring my challenge. And if you’d like to help even more, feel free to share this page with friends, family, or colleagues. Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and encouragement. It truly keeps me going.

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Summer Cycle & BBQ in Brittas Bay Fundraiser

Monday 24th Aug
A group of Orwell and TDF cyclists took part in our Cycle and spin last Saturday Aug. 22nd.   We had a super turnout and a lovely day.
We had a super response from Orwell and TDF members and Donations from many who could not attend along with generous contributions from many in attendance raising €3,900 which was split between the 3 of us (Myself, Bryan Johnston & Meliosa O'Byrne ) and lodged to our respective fundraising pages.   Thanks so much to all our generous sponsors for their kindness.  Also a very big thanks to our Families & Friends between us we have raised over €10,500 to date.  We leave for Kenya on October 4th and training is well underway.
Thanks again to everybody for your generosity.  please see a few pictures from our fundraiser on Saturday last below.

Training & fundraiser Save the Date.

Thursday 23rd Jul
Cycle and BBQ in Brittas Bay. fundraising event.

Thank you to my donors

€53.48

David O’brien

Best wishes Colm. Remember what we discussed; don’t be the slowest in the group 😉

€43.30

Kevin O'connell

Best of luck pedalling in Africa! Quick question what's type of electric bike is that? Please tell me it's faster than a cheetah

€105.25

Barry & Dorothy

Best of luck in Kenya Colm. Hope you guys have a great time and the fund raising is very successful.

€53.48

Devoy

Best of Luck Colm xxxx

€105.25

Gerard Eastwood

All the best, make sure you cycle 🚲 faster than the lions can run.

€53.48

Martina Timbs

Best of luck Colm

€48.74

Mark Agnew And Alice Payne

Best of luck!

€105.25

John Carey

€20

Karen Agnew

Go go go!! We are all behind you! 👏👏👏

€52.28

Anonymous

€22.80

Declan Mulroy

Well done Colm, xx Big Dec

€53.48

Katy Bertman/sarah Brown

Go Colm Go!! :-)

€20

Dierdre Stuart

Best of luck in Kenya.

€30

Laura Casey

Best of luck to the 3 Orwells on the Tour de Force cycle in Kenya 🚴🏻‍♂️👍.

€20

Mary Rose

Best of luck Colm

€53.48

Kevin Agnew

€53.48

Blanaid Keane

Colm, best of luck to you all and for a great cause too! x

€100

Tommy & Gretta Nugent.

Colm, We wish you every Success on your Fundraising adventure. Well done and may God bless you.

€1.3k

Summer Cycle & Bbq Fundraiser 22nd. Aug.

A Big thanks to everybody who helped, Donaited & supported us for our fundraising event in Brittas Bay. Thank you all so much, Bryan, Colm & Meliosa.

€250

O'broin Family

Colm, Fair play to you for embarking on such a challenge…. no better man. Our Dad would be so delighted at the idea of you cycling across the “stunning and demanding landscapes of Africa” for such a worthy cause as the Marie Keating Foundation. We thank you for everything you have done for Dad and we support you to Africa and back x

€53.48

Eimear O'broin

Go for it Colm, may the wind be at your back! Eimear and Sean x

€105.25

Mike And Laura Puff

Best of luck and good health on your cycle journey!

€105.25

Tom And Kathy White

Good luck Colm, ride like the wind 🚲

€53.48

Trish Healy

We are immensely proud of you Colm, what a challenge. Remember to pace yourself Cuz.

€53.48

Michelle Bakun

Good Luck Colm! Can’t wait to see pics!

€204

Anonymous

Best of luck Colm on this very exciting challenge, will be following your journey, stay safe.

€22.80

Caoimhe O'broin

Go Colm x

€100

Ronan Egan

Good luck Colm

€22.80

Karl Arkins

Best of luck, Colm. Safe trip... Karl............

€100

Paul & Anne

Best wishes Colm. 👍

€53.48

Brian Mcnally

Best of luck Colm

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Niamh Macken

Colm best of luck and fair play …. I also badly need a coffee machine

€53.48

Niamh Burke

Best of luck Colm, Niamh

€53.48

Dermot Clarke

Best of luck with this Colm. Two very deserving causes.

€52.28

Triona Agnew

Go you💪

€53.48

Avril Mullen

Best of luck Cuz. So proud of you 🥰 Avril and Tom xx

€53.48

Orla Coakley

Amazing Colm. Im sure it will be the trip of a lifetime. And 2 worthy causes 👏

€50

Tony Colohan

Great stuff Colm 👏👏👏

€50

Derek Kearney

Well done Colm - keep the flag flying for good causes

€22.80

Joseph Kellegher

Best of luck with the Tour de Force cycle, Colm. It's a fantastic challenge in support of two very deserving charities, and I wish you every success with both the fundraising and the ride itself.

€105.25

Eamon Flanagan

Best of luck with the cycle. E&J

€53.48

Emma Robinson

Fair play Colm. Best of luck on the journey!

€105.25

Diane Nagle

Wow! You go Colm! Be safe and thanks for supporting cancer awareness!

€53.48

Tomás Agnew

Best of luck Colm, preparation H

€17.18

Tina Mc Carthy

Go kill it !

€53.48

Paul Mullen

Best of Colm

€53.48

Aoife And Mark Gogarty

Best of luck Colm! Mad mad challenge but you’re mad so you’ll definitely conquer it! We’re so proud of you. Xx

€53.48

Catherine Ryan

Wishing you all the best of luck on your epic cycle!

€50

Doreen Agnew

Best of Luck on your Cycle Son.

€53.48

John O Brien

Well done Aggie....Best of luck with your great endeavour.....

€105.25

Gerard Farrelly

€22.32

Anonymous

Well done Colm

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