Pan Celtic Race

Paul Winder

Paul Winder, our "lycra clad loony", completed the Pan Celtic Race 2023 on 11 July, after cycling more than 2,000 km across six Celtic nations in just over 9 days. The Pan Celtic Race is a self-supported, ultra-endurance bicycle ride that takes riders through stunning landscapes and rich cultures of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany.

Paul started his journey in St Malo, France, where he enjoyed some croissants and coffee before hitting the road. He then crossed the English Channel to Portsmouth, where he faced some hills and headwinds in the South Downs. He then followed the ancient King Offa's Dyke, a defensive wall built to keep the Welsh out of England, but apparently not to keep cyclists out of Wales. He reached Llandudno, the finish line of the race, after circling the Great Orme, a large limestone headland that offers spectacular views of the sea and the mountains.

Vist Paul’s Just Giving page if you wish to donate - HERE

What is the Pan Celtic Race?

The Pan Celtic Race is a self-supported, ultra-endurance bicycle ride that takes riders through stunning landscapes and rich cultures of Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, the Isle of Man and Brittany.

A unique and authentic journey of discovery through the heartlands of the Celtic Nations. The Pan Celtic Race Series draws on the history, culture and heritage of the Celtic people and their customs, and will take you on an adventure unlike any other.

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Pan Celtic Race 2024 - The Magnum Opus - Donate

The 5th edition of the Pan Celtic will be a masterpiece. The accumulation of all the experiences, refined skills and knowledge from the previous editions will come together. From the 4th edition onwards, only the riders who have previously entered a Pan Celtic will be eligible to ride the Magnum Opus. Prepare for the ultimate ride!

Pan Celtic Race 2023 - Brittany to Llandudno

Pan Celtic Race 2022 - The Irish Coastal Route

Paul is no stranger to the Pan Celtic Race, having completed it in 2022 when he pedalled more than 1,600 miles and climbed nearly 66,000 feet along the coastal routes of Ireland. He raised over £1,100 for Gordon Moody, the UK’s only charity that provides dedicated support for people with gambling addiction issues.

About Paul’s Chosen Charities

Gambling With Lives

Gambling with Lives is a charity set up by families bereaved by gambling-related suicide that supports bereaved families, raises awareness of the devastating effects of gambling disorder, and advocates for change.

It’s estimated there is at least one gambling suicide a day in the UK. Gambling with Lives, a charity that supports families bereaved by gambling suicide and works to prevent gambling harm.

My Black Dog

My Black Dog is a charity that offers peer-to-peer support for people who are struggling with their mental health. All of their volunteers are people who have lived experiences of their own mental health battles and understand what you are going through. They are FREE. ONLINE. EVERY DAY.

When you don't know who to talk to, talk to someone who gets it. My Black Dog understands that coping with mental health is HARD, and not knowing who to talk to can make you feel scared and alone. You might be worried about what people will think of you, you might feel ashamed, you might feel that they won't understand you. They do.

Gordon Moody

Gordon Moody is driven by their passion to help those most severely affected by gambling harm,. helping people to reclaim and rebuild their lives free from gambling addiction in safe, supported environments by providing the most effective therapies, intervention, and counselling possible.

The charity was set up in 1971 and has passed many significant milestones to become a force of healing and hope for individuals, families, and communities affected by gambling related harm.