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John Mac Cormaic
 
Name: John Mac Cormaic

Category: Solo (Male)

Country: Ireland

Are you a member of a Club, if so which one?
 
Belvedere Cycling Club.
 
Are you cycling this Event for a Charity or an Organisation, if so which one and why?

Yes, TARGET Donaghemede, Belvedere College SJ.
 
Do you have a link to a website you would like us to post on the Race Around Ireland website, to tell people about you and your endeavour?

Yes, will pass on later.
 
How did you hear about the Race Around Ireland? 

Website, RAAM experienced by Navan CC.
 
What made you make up your mind to take part in this event?
 
Challenge and doing the impossible.
 
What concerns do you have about the Race Around Ireland?
Night time riding, crew getting bored as I average a slow speed.
 
What are you most looking forward to in the Race Around Ireland?
 
Atmosphere, comradeship, sense of teamwork and achievement.
 
Cycling or athletic history, cycling results etc:
 
Past An Ras Tailteann and Tour of Ireland cyclist, competed on America cycling circuit and was a competitor in the Tour of Israel.

Who do you most admire in sport and why?
 
 Joe Barr for winning last year.
Greg Lemond for his comeback after his near tragic accident.
Lance Armstrong for his charitable work.
JJ Mc Cormack ex Irish Road Race Champion and founder of the Irish Junior Tour, for his time devotion to cycling and offering everyone a chance in the sport from administrators to competitors. 
Offaly football team stopping Kerry’s 5 in a row and Offaly’s hurling team of the 80’s and 90’s.
 
What is your motto for the Race Around Ireland?
 
Henry Ford was right when he said:  ‘if you think you can or you can’t – You’re right.’
And 'it is better to wear out than rust out' – Bill Cullen Penny Apples
 
Do you have any Sponsors helping you with the Race Around Ireland?
 
 
Yes I do:-

Ford Airside
Cyclelogical
Lynskey Engineeers
IPASS payroll