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MAD Autumn Introductory Series
24 months ago
Our much-anticipated MTB introductory course is starting this month. Over three weekends we’ll introduce riders to off-road riding and the trails. The dates are as follows:
- Saturday September 24th
- Saturday October 1st
- Saturday October 8th
There is no charge for the course but everyone will have an opportunity to join MAD afterwards. We require everyone to register for the course beforehand – please use this form:
and ensure your details are correct. We’ll email locations and times to registered riders a few days before each spin.
These spins are suitable for everyone – although a basic level of bike-fitness will really help. See the information on our Beginners Page for details on what to wear and bring. Helmets are compulsory for all riders – no exceptions under any circumstances. Also Check out the information on the site and if you have any further questions please email committee@madmtb.com.
What to bring?
There are a few essentials which you should have with you on every ride:
- Water – at least one bottle
- Food – you use up a lot of energy while mountainbiking so it’s important to refuel regularly. Bring whatever you like to eat:.bananas/Mars bars/ Fig Rolls are always popular.
- Spare tube (or two) – You’re sure to get a puncture eventually so it’s wise to have a spare tube with you. It’s faster to change a tube then to patch an old one (you can patch it at home later)
- Pump – You won’t get far if you can’t inflate your tyre after a puncture. Don’t assume someone else will have one
- Basic tools – at a mininum you should have tyre levers and allen keys for the bolts on your bike. If you’re unsure about working on your bike just ask someone in the club.
Eireman X Mountain Bike Triathlon & NEW Duathlon
15 months ago
This year’s Eireman X takes place on Saturday October 1st in Courtown Co. Wexford with lower entry feeds, an additional race format and finger food for racers afterwards.
In addition to the triathlon there will be a duathlon (run – bike – run) so non-swimmers can take part. There will be a 2km woodland run instead of the swim to begin the race. This is a separate event with it’s own prizes. Both race leaders should enter the transition area at the same time which will shake things up for the mtb section. The course is the same as last year – with one surprise on the run.
Thanks to new insurance arrangements no day-licences (or Tri-Ireland memberships) are required. Entry for the triathlon is €40 and the duathlon €35. Entry is limited to 200 riders and is filling up fast.
As the event is on a Saturday there will be an opportunity for riders to meet for a few drinks afterwards. The prizegiving will be in the 19th Pub in Courtown with finger-food laid on.
Check out the Youtube video for a flavour. The film crew didn’t make it to the technical mtb sections but we’re assured there are plenty of them.
MAD MTB Introductory Series – Day 2
010 months ago
This session will take place on the Ballinastoe mountainbike trails on Saturday 2nd April.
Be there and ready to cycle at 10am!
Two MAD National Champions
01 year ago
Congratulations to Ryan Sherlock and Richie Close who became National XC Marathon Champions last Sunday. The event was hosted in Ballyhoura by MBCC. Ryan won the Elite race with a time of 03:19:51 , while Richie took gold in Masters with a time of 03:28:47. Also well done to Oisin Boydell who came 2nd in the Masters category with a time of 03:32:09. Ryan is now National Champion in both road (Hillclimb) and offroad (marathon) disciplines.
Check out Ryan’s and Richie’s blogs for insider views of the race. You’ll find the full results here and more discussion in the club forum.
Last Day of Introductory Series
11 year ago
Our Autumn MTB introductory series is drawing to a close this weekend. You can still register if you’d like to come along on this spin – details will be emailed mid-week. Anyone wishing to continue riding with MAD afterwards will be invited to join the club – we’ll be available to answer any questions you may have on the spin or you can email committee@madmtb.com.
MTB Introductory Series Autumn 2010
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Our much-anticipated MTB introductory course is starting this month. Over three weekends we’ll introduce riders to off-road riding and the trails. The dates are as follows:
- Saturday September 11th
- Saturday September 18th
- Saturday September 25th
We require everyone to register for the course beforehand – please use this form and ensure your details are correct. We’ll email locations and times to registered riders a few days before each spin. There is no charge for the course but everyone will have an opportunity to join MAD afterwards.
Check out the information on the site and if you have any further questions please email committee@madmtb.com.
Ticknock MTB Information Evening
0PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
The DUBLIN MOUNTAINS PARTNERSHIP and COILLTE are hosting a public information evening about the proposed mountain bike trail system in Coillte Ticknock and Ballyedmonduff forests.
Details of the routes and plans for the area will be on show and managers will be available to discuss the project.
Date: 22nd July 2010
Time: 4.00 – 7.30pm
Location: Ticknock forest car park
www.dublinmountains.ie
www.coillteoutdoors.ie
