MTB Rendezvous 2012 – Cancelled
Bad news from the organisers of the MTB Rendezvous: We are in the unfortunate position of announcing the cancellation of the MTB Rendezvous 2012, due to take place in Knockree Youth Hostel this coming...
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“Helping the Hills” Conference
Good morning off-roaders! I probably don’t need to tell you that Ireland has tremendous potential for walking, cycling and other outdoor recreation activities, and that wise management is required to deliver quality recreation experiences and long-term benefit. Many of Ireland’s mountains are suffering the effects of erosion, whether through increased recreational activity or natural processes, […]
Coillte Off-Road Strategy Published
Coillte have made their new off-road strategy available on the Coillte Outdoors website. You can view the document here.
This strategy has major implications for mtb access and development around the country so it’s well worth taking the time to …
Coillte Off-Road Cycling Strategy Approaches Publication
Coillte’s National Mountain Bike/Off-Road Cycling Strategy As you may be aware, Coillte are in the process of launching their National Mountain Bike Strategy. The strategy has been in development for quite some time and...
Moneyscalp Forest Closed
Following the discovery of the tree-disease P. ramorum in Moneyscalp forest, large areas of trees are to be felled to prevent the spread of the disease. The forest is closed to all users during the felling and access will be limited to forest roads only for a period of 3 years. We urge all mountinbikers […]
Trail Information Request for National Mountain Bike Strategy
The CI Offroad Commission is currently making submissions to Coillte regarding a draft National Mountain Bike Strategy. While we are confident we are aware of many of the key hotspot areas for mountain bike activity, there may be areas of Coillte lands being use that we are not aware of. If you are a local […]
Funding Secured for Davagh Forest Trail Development.
In partnership with Cookstown District Council, CAAN is working on a project to deliver approximately 11.5kms of multi purpose trails within Davagh Forest. A concept plan was completed by Dafydd Davis in 2009 and this will form the basis of the new trail system. Funding has been secured and it is hoped that the new […]
Ticknock Trail Official Opening
Dublin’s first official mountainbiking trail was officially opened yesterday. Minister for Sport, Leo Varadkar; Coillte Head of Recreation, Bill Murphy and Cathaoirleach of Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Lettie McCarthy conducted the ceremony at Ticknock. Over 200 riders of all ages were in attendance for the inaugural Dublin Biking Blitz event. Photos from the day: Aine Conneff Morgan […]
Ticknock Trail Signs In Place
From Ticknock Trail Signs Signage for the new purpose-built mtb trails at Ticknock in Dublin is now in place. There is a large information board at the summit of three rock and smaller signs along the trails. We’re receiving reports of other forest users (runners, horse riders etc.) using these trails so please exercise caution […]
Ticknock trail construction starts Tuesday 19/Oct
The Dublin Mountains Partnership and Coillte is to construct the first purpose built and sustainable Mountain Bike Trails at Ticknock Forest with work commencing on Tuesday 19th October 2010. This is a very exciting time for Dublin-based mountainbikers, with official trails now being constructed within cycling distance from the city-centre. It is also a boon […]
