Having left Scotland last Tuesday, to cycle across England and Wales, Doddie’s Triple Crown Charity Challengers arrived in Rosslare onboard Irish Ferries, for the final leg of their epic 1,210KM cycle to raising awareness and funds for Motor Neuron Disease (MND).
Rugby legends Gordon D’Arcy, Rob Wainwright and Andy Nichol lead the final push for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, founded by Scottish rugby union player, Doddie Weir OBE, who died from motor neuron disease in 2022 at the age of 52.
Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 is the latest edition of former Scotland captain Rob Wainwright OBE’s annual endurance challenges in support of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which has committed over £20 million in research to find a cure for MND.
Supported by Irish Ferries, Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 cyclists boarded the Irish Ferries’ crossing from Pembroke in Wales, before disembarking in Rosslare on Friday, and making their way to the finish line in Dublin, in time for last Ireland’s Six Nation’s clash with Scotland at the Aviva Stadium, last Saturday.
High-profile names on the team sheet include world record breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont as well as Kathy Weir, wife of the late Doddie Weir.
Nora Costello, Marketing & Sales Director at Irish Ferries said: “We’re proud to play a part in providing the Irish Ferries crossing to get this extraordinary group of cyclists to Rosslare for the final leg of their remarkable challenge in support of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation. The legacy of Doddie Weir continues to inspire so many and we wish every rider the very best of luck in their endeavours – both the physical cycle and the mammoth fundraising effort.”
People can donate by visiting www.justgiving.com/campaign/triplecrown26
