Mountainbiking Association of Dublin

There are a couple of races taking place this weekend. For the students among you, UCD Cycling Club are running round 2 of the Intervarsity League this Saturday in Ballinastoe Wood, Co. Wicklow. On Sunday the 2006 downhill season kicks off with round 1 of the Plush Winter League at Moneyscalp, Co. Down. You’re encouraged to go along and compete or spectate at both events.

Keep an eye on the 2006 race calendar - we’re updating it as details arrive or change.

Intervarsity League Round 2
Plush Winter League Round 1

Hey folks,

Night ride this Thursday. CHANGE of meeting place - we will be meeting at 7pm at the Gala Shop at Lamb’s Cross in Sandyford. Going for a spin to Leadmines for a change. Apparently it’s great at night. If you need directions then send me an EMAIL or give me a buzz on 087 9335 403. try to let me know if you are coming if possible.

Nigel
poloholemint ‘AT’ gmail.com

On Sunday we will head out from the Yellow House at 10am as per usual. The route will take in Masseys, Glendoo Mtn and Cruagh, Hellfire and Masseys (again). It’s not an overly long route and there are plenty of oppurtunities to drop out if required. Anybody who managed Paddy’s Saturday ride last week should be fine.

As there is a good chance that part of the route (Glendoo) will be damp and windy, please come equipped with warm, preferably waterproof, clothing which will keep your hands and feet warm. As always, helmets, food, water etc required.

Finally, if the weather is as bad as last Sunday’s torrential downpours, we wont be getting out of bed!

Sean
woohoo.downey@gmail.com
086 3354576

Thursday 19th Night race - Ticknock arials at 7:30.

Meeting at the ariels at the top of ticknock forest for 7:30 for an interclub XC night race. If you’re unsure of hte way then just follow the fireroad in ticknock all the way to the top. The race should take about 45 mins to 1 hour at most. CAn go for a more gentle spin after if you want.

Email Paddy or call on 086 6087046 for details.

Saturday 21st Beginners spin - Yellow House at 10am.

Sean will take a beginners spin on saturday morning. Probably 3 rock or somewhere thereabouts. Everyone and anybody will be welcome along.

Email Sean for more details.

Details of anything happening on sunday will follow when someone decides whats happening.

And finally … don’t forget folks, you really really really need a helmet and other basic safety features like brakes when going mountainbiking. For a full list see here

Paddy

This report is a summary of the events taking place on the trail access front over the past couple of months, there is of course more detail surrounding the various points, please keep an eye out for further notices.

• Read the full announcement here (Word, 32kb)

Last Sunday saw the first round of the inter-club league being held at Djouce in stormy conditions. The rain began around 9am and got heavier throughout the morning but everyone who braved the weather was rewarded with a fun race on a tight, twisty, slippery course. Once into the trees we were sheltered from the rain and gale. There was a fantastic turn out - 38 riders in all from EPIC, IMBRC, MAD and elsewhere. There was a great atmosphere, with nobody taking things too seriously - a good thing considering the melee at the entrance to the singletrack. Well done to everyone who took part and thanks to Richie from EPIC for the organisation.

Round 2 takes place on February 19th. If you can’t wait that long MAD’s night races will begin this Thursday. Details later.

• Race results
• Dagget’s race photos

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Hey guys.

This Sunday Richie from EPIC has organised an inter-club race. We want a good showing from MAD in this race. It will be well run and will hopefully give you a taste for more!

If you have a car available can you please contact me and say how many people you can fit.

If you need transport can you please contact me too!

We plan on leaving the Yellow House around 8.30 (edit) at the latest so please be there beforehand as we will need to load bikes into/onto cars. I know some people have mentioned that they have a car available but can you get in touch just so i know it’s still available. I’ll need to know this ASAP

Cheers folks

Nigel
087 9335 403
poloholemint@gmail.com

To promote underage riding this year, there will be a series of XC specific spins for underage and junior riders interested in XC racing. These will happen once per month, meeting at the Gala Shop at Lambe’s Cross, Sandyford, Co. Dublin.

Participants will need

• a mountain bike in good working condition
• a helmet
• gloves
• rain jacket
• 2 spare tubes
• a pump
• a chain breaker
• a set of Allen keys
• at least 1 litre of water
• energy bars, or some sort of hi-energy food

Anybody interested should contact Richie Byrne, the MTB Underage Development Officer with Cycling Ireland. Please call 087 6376065 with any questions you might have.

Hi All,

First of all there’ll be a night ride this Thursday 12th. Meeting at The yellow house at 7pm or ticknock carpark at 7:30pm.

Secondly, MAD will the running the first of a short series of Interclub (i.e. everyone welcome) night races on Thursday the 19th of January.

Meeting at the Ariels on 3 rock at 7:30pm for a quick practice lap. The race should take no more than about 45mins to 1 hour in total and will most likely be run on our old club course, including the newly reclaimed lower section.

(This is all assuming that Coillte haven’t logged it by then so fingers crossed. If they have then we’ll look for an alternate venue).

Paddy (086 6087046)