I'm deaf but it doesn't stop me cycling | Shane Prendergast

Some people think that deaf people cycling is dangerous, but what I lack in hearing, I more than make up for in other ways on the road

I was about 12 years old when I was told I had a significant hearing loss. I have worn hearing aids since I was a teenager, and was profoundly deaf by 21.

Around the time of my diagnosis, I watched my dad, who is hearing, take on incredible charity cycling challenges - cycling across America, Australia and Canada. I didn't really understand the magnitude of his achievements back then but as I've matured, it makes me immensely proud and I feel cycling is something which is in my blood.