Offroad2Rio Project Launches

Offroad2Rio is a new rider-driven high-performance initiative to advance elite mountain biking in Ireland.

The Offroad2Rio project seeks to establish a high performance pathway  for women’s cross country mountain bike racing in Ireland. It will inspire increased participation & competition in sport, raise the standard of mountain bike racing in Ireland to world level, stimulate ambition and offer a goal for young athletes to aspire to. Our ambition is to establish a team of world class athletes working towards the common goal of Irish Olympic qualification for Rio in 2016.

We believe that Offroad2Rio will stimulate an increased focus on elite mountain biking in Ireland. There are 5 years until the Olympics in Rio with qualification beginning in 2014. For the next 3 years the project will focus on rider progression and increasing experience from development through to elite international level, establishing a high-performance strategy, and increasing campaign awareness and financial backing.

Find out more at www.offroad2rio.com