A group of cyclists have completed a 400km trip from Ireland to Scotland in memory of former STV and BBC presenter Nick Sheridan.
In March 2024, Nick collapsed whilst out running after suffering an aneurysm. The 32-year-old was taken to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he later died with his family by his side.
A keen wild swimmer, friends and family decided to take on a Shore to Shore challenge in Nick’s memory, cycling from his hometown of Wexford in Ireland, to Loch Lomond in aid of charity.
Over four gruelling days, the team made their way to Scotland by bike – raising more than £40,000 for the Neurological Unit at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow and the Rainbow Unit in Scoil Mhuire, Wexford, where Nick’s father and brother taught.
STV NewsIn a post on GoFundMe, the group of cyclists said: “After 4 days of cycling, from Curracloe in Wexford on Friday to Loch Lomond today, we’ve reached the finish.
“A great welcome from Nick’s friends and family made it even more special. The support throughout has been overwhelming. We can’t thank you all enough.”
Nick was educated at St Peter’s College in Wexford before graduating with a degree in journalism from Dublin City University in 2013.
He worked for the Irish public service broadcaster RTE for three years as a reporter, before moving to Glasgow to take up a post with STV in 2017.
He joined BBC Scotland in 2018, presenting Reporting Scotland, Drivetime, Lunchtime Live, Good Morning Scotland, Seven Days and The Sunday Show.
He also wrote four books, including Breaking News, a guide to understanding how news works for young children.
Following his death, a bursary was set up in his name for a final year student studying a media course at the University of the West Coast of Scotland, where Nick lectured.
The recipient will be granted £1,500 plus a week’s paid work experience at both BBC Scotland and STV after graduation.
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