Mountainbiking Association of Dublin

No spins today. Don’t you have something better to do?

The Inter-Club Night Race League continues this week at the EPIC club course in Leadmines. The race is run on a handicap system so anyone can come along and have fun.

Starting at 7:30 at Leadmines tower/EPIC club course, but we will meet/depart from Palmers Golden Ball pub at 7:00pm sharp to get up there in time to intimidate the competition with ‘eye-of-the-tiger’ stares and’don’t-diss-me-mutha’ tough-looking folded arm poses.

Any problems with developing these looks please contact Morgan O’Connell’s School-of-Advanced-Psyche-Outs on 1-800-I-pity-the-fool

Hope to see ye there!

Fergal 087-792-7730

Hello MAD club members, here is a selection of delights for you this weekend.

First off Fergal will be carrying out trail repairs on Saturday, followed by some riding on Three Rock. It’s an early start for this one - 8am at the car park.

Later on, Martin’s gang of rapidly improving mountainbikers will be taking a ride over Three Rock and down to Leadmines. Despite what Martin says this won’t be suitable for beginners, it’s more of an easy/fun ride. Meet at the Yellow House at 10am.

The downhill track in Cloon is very waterlogged after the recent snow. EPIC have requested that riders avoid using the trail for practice this weekend.

On Sunday, man-of-mystery Shane Lavelle will be leading a rag-tag group of mountainbikers on a lonely quest around the trails of Ballinastoe. This will suit all of you who like a lie in at the weekend - meeting at Ballinastoe at 2pm.

Howdy all!
On the off-chance you are up real early this Sat morning (10th Feb)
and feel like nothing other than some hard physical labour on an exposed Dublin mountain then by all means join my chain-gang of trail-gimps!
I’ll be doing some trail repair work up 3 rock for a few hours starting at 8am provided weather isn’t too brutal.

There’s no one big job to be done - just some small ones but they are scattered about the place. No need to feel guilty if you can’t make it because your bed is lovely and warm…no need…no need at all now…
Call me on 087-792-7730 if you can make it, we’ll meet at Ticknock car park 8am
I’ll also try get a map together to show the locations, when I do, I’ll update this post.

bye for now
Mr (slave-driver) Secretary

It looks like the icy chill of winter has finally arrived. Blisteringly cold conditions will challenge even the hardiest of MAD extreme mountainbikers. But wait! There’s still hope. We have one (and only one) MAD winter jacket remaining (size S) and it can be yours for the bargain price of €88.50. A small price to pay to luxuriate in warmth and comfort all winter long. But hurry, this jacket is not available in any shops! Contact Sean J Downey now (086 335 4576) and you too could be one of the best dressed bikers in town.

Calling all beasts and
non-Savage Garden fans!!!

There’ll be an intense spin Tues night up in 3rock,specifically for race training.

Meet at Ticknock car park
7pm.
I’ll be parking at Taylors pub if anyone wants to meet there at 6:45.

Any questions give me a shout on 087-792-7730
Fergal.

On Saturday the gradually-accelerating Martin will be leading a ride down to Cloon. This will be fairly long ride but at an easy pace so it be manageable for nearly everyone. Make sure you and your bike are prepared (ideally before the ride) and bring plenty of food. There are opportunities to shorten the route along the way if your legs turn to jelly. The return journey will be on the road via Enniskerry. Meet at the Yellow House at 10am.

On Sunday there will be a savage(!) spin down to Djouce. This will leave from the Yellow House at 8.45am. The terrifying Paddy J O’Brien will be leading and he’s not taking any prisoners. Expect this one to last 5 hours +.

Finally, mild-mannered mountainbiker Shane Lavelle will be going for a ride around Hellfire and Masseys on Sunday afternoon and would be delighted if you joined him. Meeting at the Hellfire car park at 2pm.

Starting at 7:30 at Leadmines tower/EPIC club course.
4 fun laps of skill and exertion

Departing from Palmers Golden Ball pub at 7:00pm sharp.

Hope to see ye there!

Fergal 087-792-7730