Upcoming Events

Our Belfast Mental Health Awareness Cycle aims to brings people together, building a network of support, understanding and empathy. By participating in this cycle, you are challenging the stigma surrounding mental health and creating an environment where people feel safe to share their stories.

This event set out to help break the stigma around men’s mental health. In every year since 2001, more than 70% of suicide deaths in Northern Ireland have been male.

Men, like anyone else, deserve the space to articulate their struggles to seek help without fear of judgement.  By dismantling the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, we cultivate an environment where emotional express is not a sign of weakness but a testament to resilience.

Join our Belfast Awareness Cycle and come out in support of a society that values, supports, and celebrates mental wellbeing. (This event is open to men and woman, of all abilities. Women’s involvement is crucial providing invaluable perspective and encouragement, promoting integral wellness for all).

Details
Dates: Saturday May 17 th  2025 – (For Mental Health Week)

Type of Cycle:  Road Cycle – 2 Routes 40K or 55K
Cost: £20
What is included: Lunch, T-shirt

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Event Description
Cycle the iconic N2, Portugal’s longest continuous road stretching from Chaves in the North to Faro in the South. Cycling the N2 is not just a journey; it is an immersion into the heart and soul of Portugal.
From the lush vineyards of the Douro Valley to the golden plains of Alentejo, our N2- end to end Portugal Challenge takes you on a historical journey, passing ancient castles, Roman ruins, and medieval towns. The N2 is more than just a road; it’s a pathway to the authentic charm of Portugal’s rural life.

Details
Dates: 25th May – 1st June 2025.
Please note: May 25th and June 1st are travel days, departing and returning to Dublin Airport. 6 days of cycling.

Route Details:
Sunday, May 25th – Depart from Dublin to Porto.
Monday, May 26th – Chaves to Lamego
Tuesday, May 27th – Lamego to Aguieira
Wednesday, May 28th – Aguieira to Sertã
Thursday, May 29th- Sertã to Montemor
Friday, May 30th – Montemor to Castro Verde
Saturday, May 31st – Castro Verde to Faro
Sunday, June 1st – Departure from Faro to Dublin. (Please note: participants have the option to stay on in Portugal with flights arranged to accommodate.

Type of Cycle: Road Cycle
Road Bike including electric bikes. (Bikes will be transported by Cycle Against Suicide from Ireland).
This is a challenging cycle but is very achievable with adequate training.

Cost: €2,500
A €200 deposit is payable on registering. Participants are most welcome to fundraise the remaining monies. A fundraising link is automatically set up during registration).

What is included: (Please note; this is a fully supported cycle).
Return flights to/from Dublin.
Hotel accommodation Dinner, Bed & Breakfast/4/5*. (Twin Sharing)
Lunch, Snacks, Water.
Branded Gear
Transportation of bikes.

Please note: This event is currently fully booked. If you would like to joining our waiting list, please email caroline.lafferty@cycleagainstsuicide.com

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Sean Kelly ‘King of the Castle’—a sportive cycling event dedicated to breaking the stigma around men’s mental health.

Neglecting men’s mental health jeopardises the well-being of families, workplaces, and communities. When men are discouraged from expressing vulnerability, seeking help, or even acknowledging their mental health, it perpetuates a culture of silence that fosters isolation.

Men, like anyone else, deserve the space to articulate their struggles and to seek help without fear of judgment. By dismantling the stigma surrounding men’s mental health, we cultivate an environment where emotional expression is not a sign of weakness but a testament to resilience.

Cycle Against Suicide seeks to address the culture of silence by encouraging emotional expression and promoting resilience. By tackling stigmas, especially those related to male vulnerability and the higher rates of suicide among men, we provide a platform for men to articulate their struggles without fear of judgment.

Join our Sean Kelly ‘King of the Castle’ Sportive and come out in support of a society that values, supports and celebrates men’s mental wellbeing.

This event is open to men and woman, and of all abilities. Women’s involvement provides invaluable perspective and encouragement, promoting integral wellness for all.

Date: Sunday, August 3rd
Location: Malahide Castle Demesne
Time:  9.15am registration opens, with Cycling commencing at 10am.
Distance: 60KM (Malahide Demense to Balscadden Inn) or 120KM (Malahide Demense to
Oldbridge House)
Cost: €50 (to include, lunch, post event burger & medal)

Mizen to Malin – Cycle of Hope. September is recognised as World Suicide Prevention Month, a time to acknowledge those affected by suicide and help raise awareness.

We all play a critical role in preventing suicide. Each suicide is devasting and suicidal behaviour has a profound impact on those around them. Preventing suicide is possible and by raising awareness, reducing the stigma around suicide and by encouraging well-informed action, we can reduce the instances of it.

By joining our Mizen to Malin challenge for World Suicide Prevention Day and Month, you are amplifying the message that suicide is preventable. You will be helping Cycle Against Suicide raise awareness. encouraging supportive conversations and help-seeking behaviour and helps give hope to those who are struggling.

Furthermore, you will be supporting Cycle Against Suicide’s commitment to suicide prevention. Through our programmes in schools, communities, and workplaces, we weave prevention into the very fabric of communities.

Please note: This is a fully supported event. It caters for all abilities from speed of 18 kmph, with cyclists grouped according to speed and abilities.

Travel Dates

Saturday 6th to 13th September 2025. (Please note: both Saturdays are travel days. Transport is included from/to Dublin and Mayo/Galway. Cycling commences from Mizen Head on Sunday September 7th).

Cost of Participation
Full event – €2,000 – to include hotel accommodation on a DBB basis (Twin Share): Includes lunch, snacks, water and 2 x branded jersey. Participants pay a deposit of €200 on registration and are most welcome to fundraise the remaining money. Your fundraising link is automatically created during your registration process. Full Event but NOT including hotel accommodation or dinner: €900 with a €100 deposit payable with remaining monies to be fundraised.

A once off single day €60
Includes: 1 x Branded jersey, lunch, snacks, water. Route subject to change.

• Sunday, September 7th – Mizen Head to Killarney
• Monday, September 8th – Killarney to Lahinch
• Tuesday, September 9th – Lahinch to Salthill/Galway
• Wednesday, September 10th – Salthill to Ballina
• Thursday, September 11th – Ballina to Donegal
• Friday, September 12th – Donegal Town to Malin Head

Mental health is an essential aspect of our overall well-being.  It is easy to overlook the battles that happen in the confines of our minds.

Join us on a transformative journey as we pedal through the scenic landscapes of mental health awareness, understanding, and compassion. Our Galway Mental Health Awareness Cycle is not just a ride; it’s a powerful movement advocating for mental health, encouraging conversations that heal, and fostering a community where support knows no bounds.

By participating in the cycle, you’re challenging the stigma surrounding mental health and creating an environment where people feel safe to share their stories.

Our Galway Mental Health Awareness Cycle aims to brings people together, building a network of support, understanding and empathy that extends beyond the event.

Mental health awareness isn’t a one-time event; it’s a continuous journey. By participating in this awareness cycle, you’re contributing to an ongoing movement that strives to create lasting change in how society perceives and addresses mental health.

Build a Supportive Community. Strength lies in unity.
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Details
Dates: Saturday October 12th, 2025
Type of Cycle:  Road Cycle
Cost: €22
What is included: Lunch, T-shirt