Epic cycle to Rossport Solidarity Camp
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Thursday June 01, 2006 00:33
by anarchyvist - GrassrootsDissent/Shellto Sea Dublin
Too mean to pay the €27 for the bus, 3 activists took part in a cycle from Dublin to this weekend's gathering at the Rossport Solidarity Camp...
Hundreds of local children bade farewell to three intrepid cyclists last Sunday morning as they (the cyclists) set out on the long trip to the Rossport Solidarity Camp.
Undaunted by rush hour Sunday mass traffic, the peleton departed from a west Dublin estate, their compasses directing them in a northwesterly direction towards Trim and beyond. Their progress was arrested by the many well wishers lining the route with gifts of buttock balm and ladies' knickers for the male participant.
The Shannon was crossed and Mayo was entered. A large meal was consumed in Ballyhaunis...
More to follow...