Mountainbiking Association of Dublin
Ireland’s Premier Mountainbiking Club™
MAD on the Podium in Killarney
May 6th
There was a good attendance from MAD at the second round of the XC NPS in Killarney on Sunday April 25th and we were rewarded with a couple of hard-earned podium positions.
Fergal was fourth in Veterans
while Oisin took third place in Masters.
You can find the full race results and photos on Irishxcmtb.com and feedback in the club forum.
Beginners Series Day 2 – Kindlestown
Apr 27th
MAD is running its second beginners spin of the year on Saturday 1st May in Kindlestown and Glen of the Downs.
MAD Results In First XC NPS
Apr 14th
The IMBRC got the 2010 XC NPS off to a great start with their race in Slade Valley. Great organisation, a fantastic course and perfect weather made an ideal day of racing for over 240 competitors. MAD had some great results on the day:
Conor took bronze in Under-14
More >
MAD MTB Beginners Series Spring 2010
Apr 12th
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Our Spring series of beginners mtb spins starts this Saturday in Ballinastoe. This will be an easy introduction to mountainbiking for first-timers or a chance for people to return to the sport. Please ensure your bike is in good working order and don’t forget your helmet. Check out our Beginners Page for more details on what to wear and bring.
If you have any questions, or if you just want to tell us you’re coming along, drop an email to the committee. The course is open to riders over 16 years of age. Riders under 18 must present a parental consent form to the club committee. 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.
The first day will be around Ballinastoe on Saturday April 17th, meeting at 9.45am, departure at 10am – sharp. We’ll aim to finish about 1pm or so. You can find a trail map and directions here.
The beginners rides are running every second week – but you should make sure to get out on your bike in-between too.
- 17th April – Ballinastoe
- 1st May – Kindlestown
- 15th May – Three Rock
Last Chance…
Mar 29th
The winter’s more terrifying xc league is coming to an end. Tuesday evening is your last chance to race against the night before the long evenings set in. You’ll find all the gory details here.
Medals for MAD at Bunclody
Mar 29th
MAD got the 2010 Leinster XC League off to a good start with podium finishes in three categories.
Sean came first in the Expert category. More >
Leinster XC League Begins on Sunday
Mar 26th
The first round of the four-race Leinster XC League takes place this Sunday in Kilbrannish, near Bunclody, Co. Wexford. New club Racing 795 have laid out an all-new course for the event. You can read more on IrishXCMTB.com.
The dates for the Leinster XC League are as follows:
28th March – Bunclody – Racing 795
4th April – Dundalk – Cuchulainn CC
11th April – Slade Valley – IMBRC (also NPS #1)
9th May – Three Rock – MAD (also NPS #2)
XC Development Series Round 2 – Ballyhoura
Feb 26th
Round 1 of the XC Development Series was a huge success with 165 riders turning up to give it a shot in the snow at Ballinastoe. Round 2 takes place on March 7th in Ballyhoura, Co. Cork. You can find full details at www.irishxcmtb.com.
As part of his continuing support of the XC Development race series, Niall Davis from Biking.ie will be taking two groups of five riders out for a pre-lap (or part thereof, due to the length of the lap) of the Ballyhoura race circuit on the morning of the race. The aim of the pre-lap is to help the riders get through their first race with some hints and tips. The prizes go to the first 10 riders to contact them via the form on www.biking.ie. And don’t forget there is also a prize for the winner of the Sports B race to receive a private training day with Biking.ie!
DMP Volunteer Ranger Service Now Recruiting
Feb 17th
Attention Mountain Bikers,
The Dublin Mountains partnership is extending its volunteer ranger programme to encompass mountain biking. This is an important step for the Dublin Mountains Partnership and gives us the opportunity to be involved in helping to manage recreation through out the Dublin Mountains.
From a mountain biking perspective it is important that we get involved and help influence how recreation activities are managed going forward. We would like to encourage any mountain bikers who uses the area and would be interested in getting involved and giving something back to contact the DMP. Below is the official press release and website address.
The Offroad Commission
| Join the Dublin Mountains Partnership Volunteer Ranger Service!
We are recruiting active, enthusiastic and committed walkers, hikers, mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts to join our established Ranger Team in Spring 2010. The Dublin Mountains Partnership was established in 2008 to improve the recreation experience on public lands in the Dublin Mountains. The Volunteer Ranger Service is a vital aspect of the project and duties include improving access, trail work, way marking and helping to improve visitors experience to the wonderful resource we have on our doorstep. We hope to establish a mountain bike patrol within the ranger service in 2010, potential rangers who participate in mountain biking and are keen to join the service should apply. Would you like to be involved? Check out http://www.dublinmountains.ie/volunteer_ranger_service/volunteer_ranger_service/ for full details and an application form. Closing date February 28th, 2010. |
XC Developmental Race Series
Feb 12th
A three-race series of XC races, sponsored by WheelWorx, is being organised this spring by Richie Byrne and the Offroad Commssion. This will be a great way for new riders to get an introduction to XC racing and they’re open to Sports, Women and Youth riders. The three rounds are:
- February 21st – Ballinastoe, Co. Wicklow
- March 7th – Ballyhoura, Co. Limerick
- March 21st – Derroura, Co. Galway
For further information check out http://www.irishxcmtb.com
