Hello

[Paulc]

Hi,

My name is Paul and am a 30 something wanting to get back into Mountian biking. Apologies for interloping on your forum.

I havent been out on the hills in a long time was just wondering what situation was with riding on the forestery roads etc.

Started mountain biking back in early 90's had a Rudy Project hardtail with Marzoochi Forks and a Deore Groupset. So would like some tips what riding in Dublin and Wicklow mountains is like thes days.

Cheers,

Paul.

[bobbyt]

Rudy Project - now thats a blast from the past!
I'm 39 and only got back into it a few months ago too

3rock, Djouce and ballinastoe all have good trails but apart from purpose made Ballinastoe woods MTB park, you wont find them easy unless your in the club.
There's no comparison to the old days trails - there are super single tracks carved out thoughout the hills to give great spins

how's your fitness and do you have the right gear?
If you haven't ridden Ballinastoe - do it as its a great place to start again
and gauge your fitness level too

http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=53&rec_site=103&no_cache=1

there are informal spins every sat / sun with different paces depending on who's heading the spin, these spins are posted in the members section so there's always something to suit

Get yourself a 2nd hand bike and the gear and get back out there - you'll wonder why you ever gave it up


thanks
robert

[MarkG]

mtbing is great in Dublin and Wicklow but Bobby is right you should join club to find your way

[ciaranc]

Marks' right. You definately need someone to show you all the trails in Wicklow and Dublin. You just wont experience MTB properly without someone showing you everything.Hope this helps.

[Paulc]

Rudy Project - now thats a blast from the past!
I'm 39 and only got back into it a few months ago too

3rock, Djouce and ballinastoe all have good trails but apart from purpose made Ballinastoe woods MTB park, you wont find them easy unless your in the club.
There's no comparison to the old days trails - there are super single tracks carved out thoughout the hills to give great spins

how's your fitness and do you have the right gear?
If you haven't ridden Ballinastoe - do it as its a great place to start again
and gauge your fitness level too

http://www.coillteoutdoors.ie/index.php?id=53&rec_site=103&no_cache=1

there are informal spins every sat / sun with different paces depending on who's heading the spin, these spins are posted in the members section so there's always something to suit

Get yourself a 2nd hand bike and the gear and get back out there - you'll wonder why you ever gave it up


thanks
robert

Cheers for the advice I have a bike already GT Avalanche 1.0 it probably has not got the latest Gucci components but it has hardly been used and should be up to some decent abuse. (27 speed Shimano Deore G set wiht sti shifters and v brakes roxck shox Judys


Most of my cycle gear is lost or in the attic so I have bought a few bits to gte me started. Jacket trousers gloves shoes etc..

My fitness levels are only ok I think i will start off with a few rides around the phoenix park as i am not far from there and there are some decent hilly small trails around the furry glen.

Will see how it goes and then think about joining a club, MAD would have only been in its infancy when i was cycling regurlary i would known a good few guys in ti back in the day.

Is cycling still a no nno on the Coilte forestry tracks or can you ride around the likes of ticknock or djouce woods wihtout any bother presuming you are not behaving like a hooligan.

Thanks again

Paul.