After receiving an excellent set of CVs from our Under 21 year old riders, the panel has awarded the support funds to Killian Callaghan and Leah Maunsell. We wish to thank all the riders for providing their detailed CVs. We are in the fortunate position to have great talent in the ranks but not in the fortunate position to support all the riders financially.
Best of luck to all those heading off to compete in Round 5 of the Enduro World Series in Millau, France 30 June – 1 July.
A list of the results from mid-May to mid-June can be found here
Get in touch if we have missed any other results (secretary@offroadcyclingireland.ie)
Applications are being sought from Under 14, Under 16, Junior and Under 23 riders, both male and female, who wish to be considered for inclusion within an Irish Cyclo-cross Development Squad.
The primary element of developing cyclo-cross riders in Ireland is the belief that the best pathway for international cyclocross success comes through strategic season planning, goal setting and cyclo-cross specific coaching and development. The goal of the Irish Cyclo-cross Development Squad is to see improvements in international competition with the longer term aim of making an impact in World Championship and World Cup events.
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The Biking.ie crew delivered the goods yet again on the Carrick hill over the weekend (26-28 May) hosting another mighty Enduro World Series event. This was Round 4 of 8 of the 2017 series which started in New Zealand, then went to Australia, Madeira before landing in Ireland. This was the third year that Niall Davis and his team had put on the event which required a small army of volunteers. A huge thanks to all those who helped support the event over the three days.
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We headed to Ticknock Forest in the Dublin Mountains for Round 3 of the 2017 Irish Cross-country Mountain Bike National Point Series (NPS). Local club, MTB Association of Dublin (“MAD” for short), know the forest intimately and had developed on last year’s course which takes in part of the mountain bike trail centre. The organisation of the day was superb, improving on an already well oiled setup, to delivery a top class event. The weather was even kind to us, as per last year, although not as warm. The race village is on a forest clearing overlooking a valley where we could watch the forecasted heavy rain clouds in the distance. For us there was a couple of light showers during the day but they quickly disappeared leaving a mixture of overcast conditions and cloudless skies. A great day for riding bicycles. Continue reading
Slade Valley in County Wicklow may be well known for its golf courses but it was Saggart Woods which was the attraction for mountain bikers from across Ireland who headed along the narrow roads to where Round 2 of the Irish Cross-country Mountain Bike National Point Series was taking place. Host club IMBRC are regular users of the venue and have been busy developing and testing the trails in the forest.
It has been a busy few weeks for those riders who head over to Great Britain to compete in the downhill and cross-country series.
A list of the results from mid-April to mid-May can be found here
The Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission is seeking expressions of interest from riders in the Under 21 age group (17-21) who would like to be supported to race in the Enduro World Series Round 5 Millau, France (30 June – 1 July). We are aiming to support two riders, preferably one male and one female in this age group.
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The Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission is seeking expressions of interest for riders to compete in the 2017 European Cross-country Championships which are being held in Darfo Boario Terme Italy 27-30 July 2017. A maximum of two riders would be sent (less if riders do not meet the criteria). 1 x Elite and EITHER a Junior or Under 23. Support staff will also be sent.
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I’m delighted to announce the ORC is organising 2 Enduro coaching days with Rosco Lines for the 12/14 & 14/18 year old race categories.
Race results from Bellurgan and Donard Vitus First Tracks Enduro Cup and Gravity Enduro Ireland Ballinastoe and Ticknock races will be used for placing.
The first 5 finishers overall from each race in both age groups will be invited to 1 of the coaching sessions with Rosco.
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