When in Doubt - Pedal it Out

28/05/2026

Ok folks we're open for registration.

If your not a Cycling Ireland member please contact us directly by messenger or leave a comment.

If your doing all or some of the 160km you still need to register.

Paul has set up a idonate link so you can contribute to the charity - The Samaritans Ennis & Co. Clare branch.

Thank You

https://eventmaster.ie/event/R1veIL5h76

https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/paulmurphy9

Paul Murphy is the County Clare Mayor and a member of Clare Crusaders Cycling Club. This is his initiative to promote cycling and county Clare

26/05/2026

📢 🚲 Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Paul Murphy, is to lead a 160km charity cycle in aid of mental health services in Co Clare on Saturday, June 6.

The ‘Mind over Miles’ charity cycle, which will benefit the Samaritans (Clare Branch), will begin at Loop Head at 8am, with the riders making their way through County Clare. The 100-mile route takes in Kilrush, Kildysart, Clarecastle, Quin, Tulla, Feakle, Scarriff, Mountshannon and Whitegate before finishing at the Galway county boundary.

📎 Read more: https://www.clarecoco.ie/council/newsroom/news/2026/clare-county-council-cathaoirleach-lead-160km-%E2%80%98mind-over-miles%E2%80%99-charity-cycle

25/05/2026

Heres the route folks.

Loop Head to Whitegate 160kms.

Pick your hop on hop off spot or do the full hog.

Chosen Charity is the Clare based Samaritans.

Date : 6th of June 2026

Registration : FREE - link open soon. Limited places for the full distance.



Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/p3dglmBsq3b — Mind Over Miles - 160kms

20/05/2026

Hi folks , a quick update.

The date is changed for our epic spin to the 6th of June 2026 from Loop Head.

Join Paul Murphy our County Mayor on his epic 160km cycle "Mind over Miles" across the Banner from West to East Clare for charity.

Join him and others for the full journey or part of it to raise awareness about how important physical excercise is for ones mental & physical health.

Loop Head along the Wild Atlantic Way - Kilrush - along the to Kildysart - Clarecastle - Quin - Tulla - Feakle - Scariff - Mountshannon - along Lough Derg to Whitegate and the Galway Border.

This event is FREE and registration will open soon on the Cycling Ireland website through Eventmaster. Spots will be limited.

This is a Cycling Ireland Approved event but if your not a Cycling Ireland member please contact us directly by PM.

Everybody can make a donation to the chosen charity when same is confirmed.

We hope you can make it & support Paul.

Any further Q's - message us. Thanks

30/04/2026

Here is a quick look at the route for those of ye with Strava.

In summary we will leave Loop Head travelling on local link roads to Carrigaholt - Querrin - Kilrush - Killimer - Kildysart - Clarecastle - Quin - Tulla - Feakle - Scariff - Mountshannon - Whitegate.

There will be a number of stops as the group will pedal as one peleton. You can hop on and hop off depending on how much you can do on the day.

Check out this route on Strava: https://strava.app.link/wpVOEoybL2b — Mind Over Miles - 160kms

29/04/2026

Hi folks , we're back.

Full details to follow in the coming days but we will be organising a cycle across County Clare to support a number of local charities.

This event will be on Saturday the 30th of May 2026.

The Cycle will start in Loop Head - go along the Wild Atlantic Way onto the Shannon Estuary Way into Clarecastle before heading for the finish in Whitegate.

The total route is made up of 160km (100 miles) but you can join at any point and depart at any point.

It will be available to all , it will be free to all participants , Cycling Ireland approved and supported by various agencies including Clare County Council.

The event is the idea of Paul Murphy our County Mayor and he plans to do the full trip along with others to raise awareness and gather support for local important charities.

Get training now and yoh can join the peleton on its journey from West to East Clare. Do 10km , Do 20km , Do 50km - Do whatever suits you.

There will be full support vehicles and transport before and after the event for participants.

We call on all cyclists & clubs to support this event.

Thank You - more details to follow in coming weeks but for now stick it in the diary.

08/06/2025

Tour de Burren 2025 – All You Need to Know!

Planning to join us in Barefield on Saturday 21st June? Make sure you’re ready!

🔗 Everything you need to know is on our website – from routes to essential event info.
📍 FinalRoutes will be updated the week of the event.
🧭 The Rider Zone has all the key details you’ll need before arriving.

👉 Visit: tourdeburren.com/rider-zone

03/04/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You 😊💕

On behalf of everyone at the Haven Hub, we want to extend our deepest gratitude to Paul Murphy for their incredibly generous donation, raised through the “When In Doubt, Pedal It Out” cycle for Positive Mental Health.

Your support means the world to us—and even more to those who benefit directly from the services we provide. Every pedal, every mile, and every act of support helps us continue being there for people at their most vulnerable.

This act of kindness will go a long way in helping us support those struggling with their mental health. Your kindness, determination, and belief in our mission are truly inspiring.

From all of us at the Haven Hub: thank you for making a real difference.

Together, we are saving lives.

21/01/2025

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