Cycle/Play/Sightsee Boston- Peace In Ireland--9/27 Weekend

Co-operation Ireland, the oldest peace-building charity in Ireland, invites cyclists from all parts of Ireland AND the U.S. to participate in a variety of fun, fund-raising cycling options, including a long a weekend in the City of Boston and environs during prime fall foliage season.

Funds raised through cyclists’ registration fees and their family/friends’ contributions,will support our continuing work, started in 1979--of fostering peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland/Republic of Ireland. It's that simple. No annual dues. Nothing complicated. Just cycling and socializing in the fall with Irish and Irish Americans.

Co-operation Ireland offers TWO one-day rural coastal options and ONE Boston weekend option, specially designed for U.S. cyclists. All rides are fully supported. At least 60 cyclists will be coming from Ireland.

Registration/ fundraising fee for the single-day Gloucester/Cape Ann (Wednesday, September 23) and for the single-day Coastal New Hampshire (Friday, September 25) cycling options is $500 each per day. See our other Meetup pages.

The $545 fee for the BOSTON cycling option on Sunday, September 27, is offered as part of optional long weekend, and in affiliation with the Hub on Wheels ride and includes HOW registration.

Discounted group hotel accommodations are paid separately and available with/ all options. See description below

$545 Registration fee for Boston option includes dinners nights of September 26, 27, and 28 with the Ireland and U.S. cyclists; continental breakfast each morning; commemorative Co-operation Ireland jacket, t-shirt: and other gear and goodies. In addition, CIUSA cyclists who stay over until Monday evening will also be invited to a reception given by the Consul General of Ireland, preceding the dinner.

Cyclists may fund their own registration fees, OR have friends and family support their efforts. (Example: 20 people give you $25 each to cycle for any given option/25 friends and family give you $20 each). You’ll receive a supply of sponsorship cards and support letters to help you.

Details--U.S. Cyclists: BOSTON: Arrive in Boston Friday evening, September 25,(optional) for an extra day of unscheduled fun, or Saturday, September 26. Group-rate rooms for US cyclists (single or double) available on a first-come/first-served basis at the historic, newly-renovated BW Round House Suites for either/all nights by direct reservation for $95 plus tax, per room, per night. Includes complimentary breakfast each morning, and free parking.

Contact John Phillips at BW Roundhouse-Boston at, 617.989.1000 x107. Rate applies to registered and paid CIUSA cyclists,only. Restaurants on 26/27/28 TBD. Dinners provided only for registered and paid CIUSA cyclists.

Ride: Hub on Wheels—Sunday, September 27 is Boston’s largest city-sponsored sporting event. CI participants will be contributing to both the City’s schools technology initiative the peace-building work of CIUSA. Three routes: 10, 30, or 50 mi. of harbor views, hidden pathways, river greenways and Boston’s wonderful neighborhoods. Storrow Drive is completely car-free, as is the entire 10 mile route.

Cycling slots and hotel rooms are limited. To secure your place, please act quickly:

1. Call Anne Conroy or John Murphy at Co-operation Ireland USA at 212.572.4832 to verbally reserve your space(s), or with any questions.

2. Go to our our secure Co-operation Ireland (US) website: www.cooperationireland.org/us/ne09
Click on "Booking Form" and register online, or download the form.

3. Return the Booking Form by August 10 with your deposit of $300, by faxing to (646)349.2606 with your credit card info., OR by mailing FORM with your US bank check payable to Co-operation Ireland, c/o Ms. Anne Conroy, 300 Park Avenue, Suite 1700, New York 10022. Balance of Boston cycling registration ($245) must be paid no later than SEPTEMBER 6, 2009. Cyclists must sign and return the Booking Form, agreeing to all terms and conditions. Proper IDs will be required and inspected for all events.

This will be a unique opportunity to ride/dine/party with Irish and US cyclists, while supporting the peace and reconciliation work of Co-operation Ireland.

Co-operation Ireland is an incorporated charity, established in 1979, and is an IRS-recognized 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt entity. Our non-profit ID EIN is:13-3089935. Fees and donations may be eligible for partial or full tax deductions for US cyclists.

Thanks for supporting the vital work of Co-operation Ireland. We hope to see you in Boston, or at one of our other NE cycling events.

Best wishes,
John Murphy, CEO
Co-operation Ireland USA