Posts tagged Challenge Event
Terror On Two Wheels: The Ballyhoura Spook!
07 months ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
Welcome to the 2011 Ballyhoura Spook, the Halloween Mountain Bike Stage Race!
Formally known as the “Screamer” – it’s the same great event as in previous years but now bigger and better than ever.
So why make the trip down?
This year we have hot food and drinks on site, pumping music and live commentary, plus an end of season after party that’s not to be missed.
The winner of the 2011 Ballyhoura Spook will be the fastest person over the two stages.
Full details and registration on the Biking.ie website
‘Da Cooley Thriller’ XC Mountain Bike Marathon-Sat. 20 Aug. 2011
09 months ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
Yes its back, ‘Da Cooley Thriller’ is about to pedal-off once more on Saturday 20th, August 2011 at 10am.
Set in the Cooley Mountains just outside Carlingford, Co. Louth the route, approx. 52kmm, will take riders on a complete traverse of the Cooley Mountains, taking in some of the Táin Trail and forest tracks to some roller coaster natural single trails once navigated by the bold Cuchulainn himself. Starting in the village with a mass start.
Entrants will receive event T-shirt which has a new especially designed ‘Thriller Logo’
Sign on at Foy Centre at 8am in Carlingford , starting and finishing in the village centre , to be crowned the Cooley King !!!
The Categories with a mass start as usual (Elite Male & Female, Experts, Masters, Vets, Classic Vets, Sport Male & females). One big loop approx. 52k Lap and a shorter sport/fun !! 21k course.
Enter online on Runireland.com
Sign on will open on Friday 19th at the Foy Centre, 7pm until 8pm. Saturday 20th 8am until 9.15am SHARPISH.
Start 10am (VERY SHARP) village centre.
All details on the Cooley Thriller Website
IMBRC Team XC Relay
011 months ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
Assemble your fastest riders for the 2011 IMBRC Team XC Relay!
The superfast relay event will be run on Sat 25th June at the IMBRCs killer NPS track in Slade Valley Dublin, a surefire way of getting to know the course for Round 7 of the Irish XC NPS the following day.
Teams are made up of 3 members who do one flying lap each before handing over to their next team member.
Teams can be made up of any category of rider, mixed, senior, youth etc but must have no more that ONE S1 Rider per team!
A Cycling Ireland race licence is required to take part.! If you dont have one, day licences will be available on the day and will cover you for both days.
Sign on will start at 12pm, Racing will start at 1pm
Entry fee is €15 per team.
Team Relay Sign On will close at 9pm on Friday 24th June.
Sign-on and full details available on the dedicated website here.
You can also sign-up for the NPS (it’s on the following day) while you are there on the Saturday so get yourselves along to it!
The Bull Raid Is Coming!!
111 months ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
Set in the grounds of Bellurgan Park Estate in County Louth, Ireland’s 12 hour Mountain Bike Race returns on Saturday 6th August. This event was designed for mountain bikers to have fun, be competitive and provide an endless supply of great memories! No matter the level (beginner to expert) it is there for you.
Having just held round one of the Irish XC NPS series, with over 300 entries, it is the perfect venue for a 12 mountain bike race. A very dedicated team of trail builders created some single track heaven, hand carved in ancient broad leaf forrest. For this event, the NPS trail increases to make a 10km lap.
All new for 2011 ‘The Half Bull 6hr’ – The original ‘Full Bull 12hr’ retains it’s winning format for 2011. The Half Bull will be on the same course as the 12hr with the same format except for a 1.30pm start. Finish time is 7.30pm same as the main race. The start time has been brought forward by 30mins from 2010 to 7.30am. It was getting a bit spooky in the woods last year for the last lap.
Biking Blitz Round 4 Results
01 year ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
The final round of the highly popular Biking Blitz, managed by Niall Davis of Biking.ie and his enthusiastic Blitz crew, was run on the new MTB trails at Ticknock forest, Dublin.
The Blitz coincided with the official opening of the trails by Leo Varadkar T.D. Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, and there was some hard and fast racing in every category.
Results can be viewed here.
Some photos courtesy of Aine from MADMTB here.
The Biking Blitz has been a very successful series in terms of getting cyclists into the hills and enjoying racing or just touring the trails which have been constructed under the management of Coillte and the DMP.
The series also helps highlight that mountainbikers are a very large and ever-increasing population of recreational users in the Dublin mountains and many other areas around the country, and it is good to see MTB’ers officially welcomed into the Coillte-managed forests to pursue their sport.
With the dramatic increase in popularity of these trails, and mountainbiking as a leisure activity/sport, Coillte and the DMP are now charged with providing a larger and more diverse trail network, particularly in the Dublin mountains, to satisfy the increased demand and numbers.
Trails are also required for the youth members of the sport, where parents can bring their children and safely observe them practicing and honing their skills on mini-trails designed specifically for children to safely enjoy.
Facilities such as those provided at the various Welsh trail centres would also be a very popular and welcome addition to the current trails network.
For more information on future plans and developments you may contact Karen Woods at the Dublin Mountains Partnership.
Biking Blitz Round 2!
01 year ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
Following on from the success of Round 1, the Biking Blitz moves down south to the Ballyhoura trail centre.
Full details and online registration now open here: http://www.biking.ie/limerick-blitz
Biking Blitz Series 2011!
01 year ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
The Biking Blitz spring series kicks off the 2011 bike season with events taking place nationwide.
The series is set to offer a real challenge for all bikers with two categories to choose from; Baggy Shorts or Super Pro! Youth races will take place on the morning of each event.
The course has been specially designed by international experts to challenge and thrill, so saddle up for the first time or put your winter training to the test at the 2011 Blitz.
The first event will be kicking off in Ballinastoe on Sunday 6th Feb so make sure to enter online to have a great day out!
All the details and online entry are here!
Lough Derg MTB Challenge 2011: 9th & 10th April
01 year ago
by Fergal
in Cross Country
The Mountain Bike Challenge, Lough Derg 2011 is your chance to explore and enjoy some of the finest off-road trails around Lough Derg and raise money for The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Ireland (MS Ireland) while you’re doing it.
With kind permission from Coillte, The East Clare Way and Lough Derg Ways, you will have access to some of the country’s most stunning views and ride through areas and tracks that are not generally available to Mountain Biking. The event is open to everyone regardless of ability or age. You can compete to win or just join the event for a fun day out on the trails.
The event is being run in aid of Multiple-Sclerosis Ireland (MS Ireland) in a drive to raise much needed funds for the organisation which runs offices and provides support services across the country.
Dust off your mountain bike or sharpen up on your racing skills and come join us. It’s a unique event and one that the entire family will enjoy.
Full details here!
