In 2007 we are looking to eclipse this. On Saturday 14th April over 50 cyclists will participate in The Munster 200. Setting out from Limerick City in the early morning, assisted by a full support crew including a team of motorbike marshals, we will go to Charleville, Mallow, Mitchelstown, Cahir, Tipperary Town and return to Limerick with a lap of the city in the late afternoon. The distance is again 200k.

This will be a major event where we are looking for cyclists to raise sponsorship for Cystic Fibrosis and take part in this marathon event.

The objective of the event is twofold. We are looking to raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis and much needed funds. These funds are used to help the +1100 people in Ireland with CF and to help much needed Research Projects which are helping in the vital search for a greater understanding of CF. The ultimate aim is to find a cure for CF, but in the meantime it is imperative that we research to improve our current methods of treatment. Secondly to raise awareness about CF.

If you are looking for a new challenge for 2007 then this could be it. All participants in the cycle will receive a special edition Cycling Jersey.

If you wish to participate in the Cycle or become a Sponsor of the event pleaseClick Here

What is Cystic Fibrosis? www.cfireland.ie

Cystic Fibrosis affects the glands, damaging many organs including the lungs, pancreas, the digestive tract and the reproductive system. It causes thick sticky mucus to be produced, blocking the bronchial tubes and preventing the body's natural enzymes from digesting food. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis, but medical research is ongoing in the hope of finding such a cure. Meanwhile, it is necessary to fund the services listed below to give CF children and adults some hope of managing their condition, as the existing services leave a lot to be desired.

Cystic Fibrosis is Ireland's most common life-threatening genetically inherited disease. Ireland has the highest incidence of Cystic Fibrosis in the world. Approximately 1 in 20 people are carriers of the CF gene and where two carriers parent a child together, there is a 1 in 4 chance of the baby being born with CF. Unfortunately, Ireland has the worst survival statistics in the developed world with the median age of death at 25 years.

The association is solely dependent on voluntary fundraising and donations to finance it's tasks which are outlined below.

· Provides support and assistance to people with CF and their families

· Funds Medical Research

· Supports specialist multidisciplinary posts in hospitals around the country

· Provides a domiciliary physiotherapy service to people with CF

· Campaigns for increased and improved services for people with Cystic Fibrosis.