Ireland’s Premier Mountainbiking Club™
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MTB Introductory Series Autumn 2010
Sep 1st
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.
Final Beginners Spin on Saturday
May 11th
MADmtb is running the third and final beginners spin of the year on Saturday 15th May at Three Rock, which is here
http://www.madmtb.com/maps/map_ticknock_carpark.htm
We will aim to leave the carparks at 10am sharp, so aim to be at the venue for about 9.45am to give yourself enough time to get ready for the off. The spins should last a couple of hours, but can vary depending on the riders in the group. The group will go as fast as the slowest person, so no one will be left behind. If there is a big difference in the groups ability we can split it up to suit.
Summer XC Development Series
May 10th
Kippure Estate invites you to join their Development Summer Series Mountain Bike Races to be held over the next few months on the estate.
The races are open to beginners and intermediate racers of all ages.
Entrance fee will be €10 (€5 for a one day race licence and €5 to cover costs) and any additional money raised will be used towards developing such things as a skills course and bike wash facility at Kippure to enable them to better host events for clubs in the future.
After the success for the XC Championships in 2008 and K-Capital Challenge Race Series final stage in 2009, Kippure Estate has entered into talks with Coillte, Wicklow County Tourism and Wicklow Rural Partnership to develop permanent mountain bike trails in the Athdown woods opposite the entrance to the estate. Coillte are very open to the idea and in conjunction with all parties a feasibility study is to be commissioned to look into the routes available, costing, etc.
Beginners Series Day 2 – Kindlestown
Apr 27th
MAD is running its second beginners spin of the year on Saturday 1st May in Kindlestown and Glen of the Downs.
MAD MTB Beginners Series Spring 2010
Apr 12th
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Our Spring series of beginners mtb spins starts this Saturday in Ballinastoe. This will be an easy introduction to mountainbiking for first-timers or a chance for people to return to the sport. Please ensure your bike is in good working order and don’t forget your helmet. Check out our Beginners Page for more details on what to wear and bring.
If you have any questions, or if you just want to tell us you’re coming along, drop an email to the committee. The course is open to riders over 16 years of age. Riders under 18 must present a parental consent form to the club committee. Riders under 16 may attend on the condition that a parent also takes part and stays with the group at all times – please discuss this with the committee beforehand.
The first day will be around Ballinastoe on Saturday April 17th, meeting at 9.45am, departure at 10am – sharp. We’ll aim to finish about 1pm or so. You can find a trail map and directions here.
The beginners rides are running every second week – but you should make sure to get out on your bike in-between too.
- 17th April – Ballinastoe
- 1st May – Kindlestown
- 15th May – Three Rock
XC Development Series Round 2 – Ballyhoura
Feb 26th
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!
XC Developmental Race Series
Feb 12th
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
Final Beginners Spin on Sunday
Oct 8th
The last of our 4-spin beginners series rides takes place this Sunday. We’ll meet at Kindlestown car park (directions below) at 9:40am and start riding at 10. As usual, make sure your bike is in good working order and that you’re wearing your helmet. Other requirements can be found in the beginners pages.
Following on from this, if you want to keep going on regular rides you’re welcome to join the club. We’ll be running easier spins every weekend until Christmas (details in the forum members area).
MTB Beginners Series – Autumn 2009
Sep 7th
NOTE THE NEW VENUE FOR THE FIRST SPIN
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We’re going to start our latest series of MTB beginners rides this weekend. Our first ride will be around Massey’s Wood – meeting at the Merry Ploughboy car park at 9:40am for a 10am start.
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.
Each week new riders will be guided around a different trail and shown how to deal with the obstacles they encounter. Experienced MAD riders provide advice on bike-setup and safety, necessary equipment and riding skills.
The rides are open to riders over 16 years of age. Riders under 18 must present a parental consent form to the club committee. Riders under 16 may attend on the condition that a parent also takes part and stays with the group at all times – please discuss this with the committee beforehand.
- Saturday September 12th – Masseys
- Sunday September 20th – Leadmines
- Sunday October 4th – Ballinastoe
- Sunday October 11thth – Kindlestown
Introduction to XC Racing
Jun 30th
EPIC will be running an Introduction to XC racing in Djouce Woods on 12th july 2009.
Its one lap of the NPS course.
Its approx 7k long, technical and extremely enjoyable.
It will kick off at 12.00 along with the Sports racers.
Its €5 to enter, but you must get a one day licence on the day which is €15 .
This event is designed to test yourself and your ability to race or just have the craic, bear in mind that it this course is one of the most challenging XC NPS courses. Djouce being one of the finest places to ride your mountainbike.
Don’t miss it!
There might even be Prizes !!
Sign-on starts at 9.00 on the day.
