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Archive for February, 2010
XC Development Series Round 2 – Ballyhoura
01 year ago
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
01 year ago
by Morgan
in announcement
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
01 year ago
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
MTB Development Squads – Apply Now
02 years ago
by Morgan
in Uncategorized
Cycling Ireland’s High Performance Unit will work with the MTB Commission and MTB managers and coaches to identify and establish development MTB squads in XC and DH during the spring of 2010. This process will include the identification of MTB athletes who can attain and have the potential to reach HP Elite level. More information and an invitation to a testing/identification/training camp will be on the Cycling Ireland webiste later this month.
To set the process in motion MTB riders of any discipline who are interested and have the ambition to achieve Eilte level and represent Ireland at major championships should complete the form below and email it to Bev Chamberlain (bev@cyclingireland.ie).
