FOOTBALL legend Ally McCoist has been involved in a four-person bicycle crash during a 555-mile charity ride.
The incident took place on the second day of the Doddie'5 Lions Challenge, an event aimed at raising funds for motor neurone disease (MND).
The challenge is organised by the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, which was established by the late Scottish rugby hero Doddie Weir, who passed away in 2022 after battling MND.
By the time of his death, the foundation had raised £8 million for the cause.
Along the way, they will visit the origin clubs of the British and Irish Lions and present the match ball for the British and Irish Lions versus Argentina fixture at the Aviva Stadium.
In an Instagram video alongside Doddie Weir’s son, Hamish, McCoist shared his thoughts on the challenge so far: "We're here in beautiful southern Ireland, after leaving Westport this morning at about half past eight. It was meant to be eight o'clock!
"We're on our way to Galway, and we're about a quarter of the way through and so we've stopped for a coffee and a bit of carrot cake.
"But the difference today, mate, it's been unbelievably windy.
"It's been a struggle today.
"Yesterday was great fun, no wind, but the boys have felt a little bit of pain from the wind today.
"We've had one missing in action, Duncan gave himself a sore one so hopefully he's okay."
Hamish then reminded McCoist of his own tumble in the saddle, he said: "You've had a little bit of an accident, talk us through it."
McCoist replied: "Yes, I just came off myself actually. I was hoping to let that one go, Hamish, but thanks very much!
"I had three people in front of me who were down, I shan't name names, but I just went into the back of them, but hey, we're all fine.
"It was a comfy landing, I landed on one of the bigger boys."
McCoist added: "We're here for your dad, we're here for MND and we're trying to raise as much money as humanly possible and we're having a bit of fun doing it as well.
"We've been meeting some great people, the people of Ballymena looked after us, and Monaghan looked after us. The people here have been wonderful."
The pundit captioned the clip with a written update, writing: "Day two - we’re now 217 miles in, 338 to go.
"Conditions today were effectively brutal, horrendous headwind, and two men down.
"If you can, please donate using the link in my bio, anything at all, we would be most grateful.
"See you tomorrow, Limerick."
McCoist's efforts have been applauded by several famous faces and athletes.
Cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy commented on the post: “Keep it going!”
Fellow cycling star Mark Cavendish added: “Good lad!”
Former boxing champion Tony Bellow wrote: “Well done, champ.”
Paisley actor Craig McGinlay, known for playing King Arthur, chimed in saying: “Great effort Ally.”
