Cycling Globe for Parkinson's Hope | Manchester News

Ciaran Booth, a former Irish rugby star, is embarking on a 30,000-kilometer global cycling odyssey with his girlfriend Lucy to raise £50,000 for Sport Parkinson’s — a cause deeply personal after his mother Annie, who lives with Parkinson’s, found life-changing benefits through sport. Starting in Manchester, they’ll pedal through Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and across North America, sleeping under the stars and surviving on basics like water, food, and maybe a bag of crisps. Their journey, dubbed “beginner cyclists,” is both a fitness challenge and a heartfelt mission to inspire others facing Parkinson’s — Annie proudly credits the charity for keeping her active, even playing walking football for England. They’ve got one firm deadline: reaching Cyprus by October for Lucy’s best friend’s wedding. And as a sweet nod to home, they’re carrying Meryl, a crocheted bee from Manchester, stitched to Lucy’s bike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8e4b7d1b2a699692