Mountainbiking Association of Dublin

Ok MAD
drop us a comment and let us know what ye got up to.
Graham - send me a pic of that monster dog please, that was one of the spin highlights - all 20 stone of fur and droopy eyes and wobbly jowels on him —
and the sideways face shredding hail and wind and sleet blowing us off the sleepers -
can’t wait to see that pic…
See everyone?
See the cool stuff you miss out on when you don’t go out on weekend spins??!!!
…and your week-spins too…..put them here…

Yeah, I know - an unpopular day, but weather is likely not good for biking, and you should ALL have your Christmas shopping done by now anyway.
Anyone who can make it out for a few hours will be an total hero, we’ll mainly be clearing new singletrack, and possibly also revamping the old MAD club course (depending on numbers we get) as it’s all over the place at the moment.

Tools:
Definitely need some strong/yard brushes and rakes.
Spade, loppers also useful.

I’ll be up there from approx 9am

Put a post here or text me on 087-792-7730 if you can make it out
Thanks
Fergal

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Ride the best single track Djouce woods has to offer!
The event is one lap of an approx. 18km loop.
This event is not really a race, more of a good day out on some class singletracks.
Ride your XC race machine, your dh rig, your singlespeed, 29er, fancy dress, whatever……..the focus is on enjoying the trails.

Location: Djouce Woods lower car park
Date: Sunday 11th November
Time: Sign-on @ 10:30, race start at 12.30pm

- Mass start
- New Trails
- One-day licenses available
- Categories : Who cares!
- Entry fee : €15
- Spot prizes
- Signposted from N11 and Enniskerry
- Place is so dry at the moment

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Entry fee details:
€15 for CI licence holders
(if you’re going to be racing next year you can buy your 2008 licence now and use it at the event)

€10 for non-CI Licence holders, plus €15 for a one-day CI licence (total €25)

Place your vote below to choose a date for the MAD Club Champs. You can choose more than one date if you like. We’ll have the Champs in the morning and the club AGM that evening. We hope to get as many club members as possible out for the day.
*** The poll is now closed ***

Howdy all
On Thurs evening this week we’ll be joining Shane Lavelle’s gang of outlaw biking-bandits for a fun-paced spin at Leadmines.

Meet in the car park of Palmers Golden Ball pub at 7:20pm and we’ll head-off for much merriment at 7:30pm.

Any questions call Shane: 0863195936

Howdy MAD crew
Just a quick note to ask if ye can keep an eye out when ye are on the trails for a stolen bike (thankfully not mine again).
It was stolen from Dun Laoghaire area this week, details are below:

Black and Gold LaPierre frame
Shimano Derore Gearset,cranks, shifters.
Axon Forks
Mitchelin Tyres
Formula Oro Hydraulic Brakes Front and Rear
Adjustable rear sus.

Any info etc.. please email Ken

thanks
Fergal (on behalf of Ken)

For your delight and delectation….

Saturday:
Long spin with Fergal and Steve.
Meet at Yellow House at 8:50am as we’ll depart 9am sharp, weather is going to be good.
Pace will be fast, there will be places along the way for people to opt-out if they like.
ph:087-792-7730

Saturday:
Fun spin with Ollie, Ben and Martin.
Meet at 10am at Ballinastoe carpark
Finish: 2pm
note: Shout really loud if your coming and also if you need a lift!

Sunday:
Shane Lavelle is hosting a fun-paced spin on Sunday at 8am:

- Meeting at hellfire at 8.00am
- Starting with a quick warm up lap of Hellfire,
- Then spinning up through the back of Cruach,
- Then on to Prince Willies and Finally…………
- A quick loop of Massys, (Legs and time permitting!)
ph: 0863195936

On Tues night there will be a fast-paced spin at Leadmines.
Meet in the car park of Palmers Golden Ball pub at 7pm.

On Thursday night, weather permitting it will be a special Dixie Night Dash up 3 rock.
Race starts at 7:30pm sharp from Fairycastle, this is quite a technical route, especially at night so only really suitable for experienced night riders.

No concrete plans for the weekend yet as I may be doing the last DH NPS of the season down in Waterford, possibilities are a long spin on Sat then an afternoon-special Dixie Dash with a spin afterwards.

I’ll post an update before the weekend.

Get out on those bikes!!!!

Fergal

This weekends cycling menu is as follows:

On Saturday you can savour the savoury delights of Kindlestown under the leadership of Ben. This ride would suit people of any ability - the route is a loop so you can go as slowly or as quickly as you want. Meet at the Kindlestown car park at 10am.

On Sunday you can challenge your palette with the Ortolan of mtb rides. Starting at Taylors Three Rock, Tom will lead the brave riders over Three Rock and Prince Willies, through Crone, down XTC, along Benchcut and, if you have room for dessert, home on the road. Meet at Taylors Three Rock at 10am, if you dare. This is not for the faint-hearted.