My NEW Custom Insoles for my Cycling Shoes landed
I received my custom made insoles for my Cycling Shoes from my Podiatrist, they look to be madefrom Hard plastic or maybe 3d printed. I hope they can help me to stand up and paddle. It would be very handy nextweek ;o)I'm fundraising for a world without MS
Hello and thanks for coming to visit my page.
My name is Conor Carey, i have turned 50 years young so that's why this Irish lad is challenging himself again for a 3rd successful year to complete this years Cykelnerven. I am Married with 2 adorable kids, Aimee Rose 12yrs and Michael 8yrs. I live in a small village in east Inishowen, Co Donegal, Ireland. I was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis when my lttle boy was 6 months old.
I am doing Cykelnerven 2024 because I personally know that each revolution of our wheels and cent donated goes directly to research into Progressive Multiple Sclerosis.
In 2019 I was the first Irish person EVER to attempt AND complete Cykelnerven. We climbed Val Thorens that year.
In 2022 (still 1st Irish lad to try this cycle) I tried and completed Cykelnerven again when we cycled up Alpe Duez.
This year I haver turned 50 years young so wanted to try and complete it again to see if I am progressing much with this disease. This year on our first zoom call I heard another irish accent so alas the word on this event is definitely getting out there and I won't be the only Irish accent on this trip.
In order to get my leg spasms under control I am attending a local Sports Massage therapist called Hugh Heron who regularly Massages/dry needles and does cupping on my legs keeping them manageable.
As I was initially unable to unclip from my pedals so unable to use clip ins when I decided to try Cykelnerven this year I attended a local Podiatrist Shauna Nash from the Foyle Foot Clinic who made temporary and then permanent insoles for my training shoes and also my clip in cycling shoes.
This year I took advantage of using a coach to get me fit enough to complete it (Coach Mc Kinney). Through his Personalised Dynamic Training Plan my training should be more structured & directional than past years.
Taking my Neurologists advice of 'Use It Or Lose It' as my Mantra & driving force I decided to try make a positive change to my life and hopefully keep progression of my disease to a minimum whilst not going down the Disease Modifying Drug direction.
I decided to get fit, eat better and take great care of my mental health.
Okay my conditions have become much more noticeable but I'm not going to get rid of my leg drop and my walking issues, brain fog, physical & mental exhaustion I experience, leg spasms & weakness but I am definitely going to give it my best shot at staying out of a wheelchair. I have my strong family & friends behind me to give me all the encouragement I could ever hope for. With the help of my physio (JT Physio), my Podiatrist (Foyle Foot Clinic) for my shoe inserts and Hugh Herron (Complementary Therapy) for my regular cupping & dry needling I can be sure that I am definitely myself the very best chance of completing it well this year.
On this June 4th, I'm taking part in one of the world's toughest cycling challenges, the Cykelnerven.
Cykelnerven is famed as Europe’s most unique and challenging charity cycling event. I'll be riding 400km over the toughest mountain climbs of this year’s Tour de France.
I'm taking part in the Cykelnerven to raise money for research and cure of Multiple Sclerosis. Please join me in the fight against MS by contributing to my page.
Thanks for showing your support and coming to visit my page.
Have an Absolutely Fantastic Day.
Thank you for your support!
Thank you to my Sponsors

€208
Barry Mcnamara

€20.80
Peter Kelly
Stay safe Conor 👍

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Dermot Lavin
All the best Conor!

€31.20
Emmet Brown
Best of luck Conner

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David & Sarah Mc Dermott

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Jerome Farren

€31.20
Konrad Mcneice
Enjoy it Conor! 💪

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Anita + Jamie Friel
Best of luck Conor!

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Karen, Gareth & Kids
Congratulations Conor an incredible achievement!

€31.20
Stephen Gleeson
Best of luck Conor.

€31.20
Matthew Gleeson
Well done

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Brian Mc Ivor
Brilliant Conor

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Bernard Farren

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Carol Doherty
Best of luck Conor! 🤩

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Shaun & Maureen Hamilton
The very best of luck, Conor! All the best, Shaun, Maureen & Emma

€52
Thomas Farren

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Barry Gleeson
Best of luck with the big climb Conna

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Nigel Davenport
Best of luck keep the pedals turning

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Doherty Frances/eamon

€50
Marty & Elaine Coyle
Good Luck Conor.....Enjoy it Marty, Elaine & Boys

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Evelyn & Christian
Good luck and best wishes Conor keep pedalling!!

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Corny And Ursula Lynch
Good luck Conor.

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Cara And Adrian Lynch
Good luck conor, from Adrian & Cara lynch

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Ronnie Sweeney
Wishing you all the very best in France Conor. Fair play to you...

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Conor Carey
Best of luck Conor. It will be all over in 6 weeks. Onwards & Upwards

€20.80
Wishing You All The Best Conor

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Michael Mcdaid
All the best Conor

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James Mc Cauley
Inspirational 💪

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Carol & Ian
Good luck Conor

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Caroline & Frank Kelly
Good luck Conor . No bother to ya 🇮🇪☘️

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Vinny Hegarty
Best of luck buddy

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Mia & Jo
Best of luck

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Mark & Sinead Cullen
Good stuff Conor best of luck

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Caroline Mclaughlin
Congratulations 🙌 Conor, what an amazing achievement all while collecting for charity & suffering yourself. The vista & scenery looked phenomenal 🏔️ 🚴♀️ 🚲 although you were just concentrating on the tarmac in front. Delighted to get you over your target 🎯 donation & know you are making a difference for everyone especially those suffering with MS & their families 💚 looking forward to your next challenge… never stop ✋

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Declan Odonnell
Good Man Conor, Fair Play to you. Good Luck

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James Deeney
Best of luck Conor, some man!

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Chip
Brilliant Conor. Good Luck & Enjoy

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Breda Shahi
Congratulations Connor. From Ali and Breda

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Sinéad & Mark Milligan
The very best of luck to you Conor!

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Cormac Mcferran
Go Conor💪💪💪, proud of you pal😎

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Erik & Tracey
Best of luck Conor, wishing a great time x

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Virgil And Emer Porter
Conor, the very best of luck to you. That is a savage circuit!! But no bother to you👍

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Jacqueline Mc Cann
Best of luck Conor you can do this

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Bryan Mckinney

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Jennifer
Good luck.a brilliant challenge

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Jacinta Fullerton
Good luck Conor ☘️

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Paul Kelly
You’re an inspiration Conor. Keep ‘er lit!

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Martin Lynch

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Stephen Mcdaid
Give it loads lad see you soon

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North Pole Cycling Club
The VERY Best Wishes in your MS Fundraising event in Alps this year. Njoy
Well done Conor