MTB Beginners Series – Autumn 2009

[MAD Website]

NOTE THE NEW VENUE FOR THE FIRST SPIN!

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_Bt1sia7Nr5g/SN-2WuOlGxI/AAAAAAAACsU/NGlmLhM3HV0/s400/P9280004.JPG (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/f-hWWMNwQa2kFlTjGCu73A?feat=embedwebsite)From National Trails Day (http://picasaweb.google.com/morgan.oconnell/NationalTrailsDay?feat=embedwebsite)

We’re going to start our latest series of MTB beginners rides this weekend. Our first ride will be around Massey's Wood – meeting at The Merry Ploughboy car park (http://www.mpbpub.com/location.html) at 9:40am for a 10am start.

These spins are suitable for everyone – although a basic level of bike-fitness will really help. See the information on our Beginners Page (http://www.madmtb.com/forums/../../mountaincode/how-to-start/#wear) for details on what to wear and bring. Helmets are compulsory for all riders – no exceptions under any circumstances.

Each week new riders will be guided around a different trail and shown how to deal with the obstacles they encounter. Experienced MAD riders provide advice on bike-setup and safety, necessary equipment and riding skills.

The rides are open to riders over 16 years of age. Riders under 18 must present a parental consent form (http://www.madmtb.com/forums/../../docs/2007_Underage_Rider_Consent.doc) to the club committee (committee@madmtb.com?subject=Beginners Rides). Riders under 16 may attend on the condition that a parent also takes part and stays with the group at all times – please discuss this with the committee beforehand.


Saturday September 12th – Masseys
Sunday September 20th – Leadmines
Sunday October 4th – Ballinastoe
Sunday October 11thth – Kindlestown


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[mudslinger]

Sounds great I cant make the saturday ones but I'll be there on the sundays.:)

[john.ie]

Do you need to be a member first .. Join on the day ? or should I just turn up with bike and gear ?

[Fergal]

no obligation to join at all until after you have come out on a few of the sessions - then you can decide - try before you buy....

[john.ie]

It just gets better :D

[Micky]

Wont make the 1st spin,but should be around for the others.Will be great!!!!Regards,Micky

[dhoneybun]

could be good for a pedal. :)

[Gersey]

Hope to make this on Saturday.
Thanks,
Geraldine

[Muddy-Fox]

Sounds good, I'm there ! We will even have good weather for it !!:cool:

[mudslinger]

Sounds good, I'm there ! We will even have good weather for it !!:cool:

Dont forget your body armour:)

[griff110]

I hope to make it too.

[Morgan]

Slight change of plan for Saturday. We'll go for a spin around Masseys instead, maybe up to the Hellfire too. Meet at the Merry Ploughboy (http://www.mpbpub.com/location.html) pub at 9:40am.

[Nev]

Count me in for these spins - looking forward to it:)

[kimso]

Mhhh very interested...

But Maybe I can't make it tomorrow... first reason, because I don't have the car here... I'll try to convince a friend..

ciao

[Morgan]

But Maybe I can't make it tomorrow... first reason, because I don't have the car here... I'll try to convince a friend..

Where are you coming from?

[Conor]

Why the change of venue? Either way I'll be there.

[Agata]

I'll be there too

[Rob]

Il be there.

Rob

[pietro]

I'll be there, too!

Pietro (grey Giant TranceX4)

[ollietrex]

Well that was a deadly day, the group I was cycling with set a great pace for the whole day and we got a load of trails done. Was nice to be back in Masseys and Hellfire after a year or so and even better because the sun was out. No major spills to report, looking forward to the next one, lets hope the weather is as good.

Went and did river run and cruagh with two lads (Peter? and ???) which was a bit wet but nice to ride, the two that joined me will certainly be savages on the mountain bike soon enough I would say.

[Micky]

Sunday Sept 20th.....Leadmines
I will be doing this spin,but need to know where it is/the meeting point??Any links to a map please??Thanks in advance,Micky

[Morgan]

We'll meet at Palmers Pub in Kilternan at 9.40am and cycle up from there. I'll put up a post about it later.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110498219519644205144.0004736626ddad8dd0586&z=19

[jamesg]

Hello all.
Me and the other half would like to take part in one or two (probably the last two) beginners days.
Is it ok to attend one or two of the events or would we need to wait until the next course and attend from beginning? unfortunately we saw that this course was being run too late to join in from the start and are away until the last days.

Many thanks.

[Liam]

Hello all.
Me and the other half would like to take part in one or two (probably the last two) beginners days.
Is it ok to attend one or two of the events or would we need to wait until the next course and attend from beginning? unfortunately we saw that this course was being run too late to join in from the start and are away until the last days.

You can come on one or two, that's fine, its not exactly a structured course, each spin is just an introduction to the excellent trails and whatever advice is asked of our experienced club members.

[Markham]

Me and the missus will be there too. Been swearing to get to one of these for ages.

See you there, looking forward to it.

[mara]

Good occasion to test a new bike so if anyone has a spare place in a car I'm up for the spin.

PS. Or is it cyclable from dublin 8 ?

Damian

[paddyobrien]

its cyclable damian .. maybe about 15 minutes from taylors

[mara]

That's great, see you there so.

[mudslinger]

I'll be there sunday.

[StephenG]

MeTooMeToo

[TomH]

Who is doing this?...I'd be willing to help out....then maybe do a lap or two afterwards and take in Katy Gallaghers...

[Ross Fitz]

Will have to miss this one.. but looking forward to future spins!

[diamondG]

I'll be there too

going to cycle up from Shankill, so I'll see ye up at the Tower

[Gavin]

Will cycle out too

[griff110]

Count me in for this one too really enjoyed the last one (belated thanks to the club members for babysitting.. eh I mean showing us the way around last weekend).

[Micky]

Great spin,good weather and nice people,I loved it.Thanks to the MAD lads who showed us around.And I enjoyed the little "race" back along the road to Palmers!!:) See you all on the next beginners spin.All the best,Micky

[Liam]

That was a great spin, think we did every trail in Leadmines and even one twice.

Hopefully we'll see everyone out again in two weeks for trails day in Ballinastoe.

Some photos here from today.

http://picasaweb.google.com/talk2liam/BeginnerSpinLeadmines?feat=directlink

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dbgK4yRJCtg/SrZFL1vGzGI/AAAAAAAABEo/hSEeMXAMj5Q/s720/P9200014.JPG

[mudslinger]

Great spin today good to see so many turn up.I went with first group wasnt sure if id be able to keep up but done alright,great bunch of lads. Thanks to to the guys from MAD, Tom and dont know the other guys names, great for tips and advice.
Cant wait for the next spin.:)

[StephenG]

That was my first time out and couldnt have asked for better conditions. Had a ball of a time.Ive got some nice scrapes and bruises, even managed to go straight over the bars on a down section when I pulled the front brake instead of the rear, but I'm ok, I landed on my head. Many thanks to our MAD guides for their time and attention. Looking foward to going on another.

[TomH]

Your more than welcome lads, just make sure you come out again... It was a great day, the group Graham and I took were really pushing themselves, I was very impressed by the all of the guys in the group, and we had some good old banter as well..

....class trails out there, I had forgotten some of them existed...

[Gears of War]

Guys,what a great day. Great turnout & super weather. Defo some good new bikers arriving on the scene. Two weeeks till we do it all again so get ur bikes adjusted/tweeked.

[saccades]

That was excellent - really enjoyed myself, even managed equal my record for how far I could cycle up Katty Gollagher. One day I'll find the extra lung to get me over that 2nd hump of rocks after the hairpin.

[Micky]

Well this afternoon I set off from Palmers on my own to re-ride the tracks we did on Sunday.Weather was warm and dry.I did 11.7 miles in total,and I suffered loads!!!Think it was because I was on my own,so I didnt do as many rest stops as I done with the group on Sunday,but I got back to Palmers alot more tired!!!Still enjoyed my solo spin,plus I know it will get me fitter!!Roll on Thursday,Ballinastoe it will be,see how much I suffer around there!!Regards,Micky

[DaveS]

...Roll on Thursday,Ballinastoe it will be,see how much I suffer around there!!Regards,Micky

I was thinking of doing the same tomorrow, send me a text if you're up for company (handy if you're trying to build up speed on the trails - someone will call the ambulance if necessary :p ). I've sent you a PM.

P.S. Won't have access to tinternet from about 5.30 til 12.15 tonight...

[rusty]

Howdy?

Which car park is the meet point for this Sunday's beginner spin at Ballinastoe?

R

[Fergal]

there's only 1 car park that I know of - at the trail head

[Phil]

Its possible to get into Ballinastoe from the top end, there is a carpark up there but you would be going the completely wrong way around.

[Morgan]

Howdy?

Which car park is the meet point for this Sunday's beginner spin at Ballinastoe?

R

Here's the map:

http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=135&no_cache=1

[peterb]

Thanks ollie,cormac and paddy for great spin out last sunday. Will have miss this weekend. Going wedding Saturday. Will be there for last spin. Cheers rest lads in club for spins. MTB miles better craic than gym! Might have to sign up after this

[rusty]

Here's the map:

http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=54&trail=135&no_cache=1

Thanks, so it is THE carpark then :-)

Will be along with the missus on Sunday!

[john.ie]

Its 10 am tomorrow right ?

[Phil]

Correct.

[Agata]

Very nice day, great weather, dry trails (I couldn't recognise some of the places - they looked completely different without any mud) and many new people - hope to see you again!

[Liam]

Yes, good day out, Ballinastoe is always fun.

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dbgK4yRJCtg/SsjNfJosWTI/AAAAAAAABHI/RstZo8avmtA/s640/PA040010.JPG

Pics here:
http://picasaweb.google.com/talk2liam/NationalTrailsDay02?feat=directlink

[Micky]

Great turn out of people alright.Really enjoyed my spin,even if the back wheel took a battering,2 broken spokes!!Did'nt spoil my fun,and thanks to the MAD lads for leading us around.All the best,Micky

[StephenG]

Second time out and this is what wheels were invented for. Another glorious day and I finished in one piece. I can definitley feel a club joining coming on. Thanks again lads for showing us the Way(light).

[mudslinger]

Great to get out today weather was great.I had my mate with me who is a complete novice so I stuck with him at a very slow pace.
Im out again after work tomorrow cant wait.:)

[danRocksOn]

Could someone confirm location and meeting point for this ride next Sunday
Thanks
Dan

[Morgan]

The meeting-point is Kindlestown car park, just past Kilmacanogue. I'll post up full details later today.

[Maxime]

Hey guys!!!
I'm getting ready for tomorrow...

Is there some people leaving in Dublin city and would like to share a Taxi to get to Kindlestown tomorrow ? or another idea to get there (Bus?)

Cant wait...:)

[Scrivo]

Just cycle! A taxi.. jesus man...! Oisin does it every day for work and look at him. It can only do good things for you!

[TomH]

Just cycle! A taxi.. jesus man...! Oisin does it every day for work and look at him. It can only do good things for you!

Don't mind Scrivo, he's insane...