THE recent St. Patrick’s Coast Ride again proved itself the premier endurance event in Ireland, with a wide range of competitive and pleasure rides to suit every age and ability over distances ranging from 16km to 80km.

One hundred and five riders competed and participants varied from lead rein children (Suzanne McConnell’s running skills as she accompanied daughter Zara on foot were particularly impressive) to galloping grannies and grandads – truly a sport for the whole family!