Cycling legend Kelly gives Kickstarter a spin for next project

The much-decorated cyclist, his business partner Barry Meehan and inventor Stephen Farrell aim to raise €50,000 for exercise bike mount IndoorVelo

Sean Kelly, looking to raise €50k Picture: Getty

Sean Kelly, the 1988 Vuelta a España champion and five-time green jersey winner in the Tour de France, is using crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to bring his latest business idea to life.

Collaborating with his long-term business partner Barry Meehan and inventor Stephen Farrell, Kelly is hoping to raise €50,000 on the platform for a new exercise bike mount called IndoorVelo.

“Stephen approached us a couple of years ago with the project. It was very raw ...