A NORTHSIDE man, who has an incurable condition, will attempt to raise awareness of the disorder through a major fundraising cycle this weekend.

In January 2013, Barry Rice (35), from Ayrfield, was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system resulting in the loss of muscle control.

This Saturday, June 18, in Ashbourne, Barry is holding his third annual Cycle Ataxia event and is hoping approximately 800 cyclists will take part following the successes of 2014 and 2015.

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