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Ticknock MTB Information Evening
Jul 12th
PUBLIC 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
MAD Presents NPS Final Round
Jun 28th
The Mountainbiking Association of Dublin presents the final round of the 2010 cross country NPS on the 4th of July on Three Rock Mountain, Dublin. This will be an amazing race on a true MTB course featuring brand new superfast trails, courtesy of MAD Singletrack Engineering Dept. This race is also the fourth and final round of the 2010 Leinster XC League. Stay tuned for a course preview.
You’ll find further details of the event here - http://www.madmtb.com/nps2010
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.
KCapital Challenge
Jul 13th
Killruddery is the opening round of the 3 race KCapital Challenge Series, www.kcapitalchallenge.com, being held on the Sunday 26th July.
Venue is Killruddery Demense, Parking and start is in the Belmont Area [old castle], which can be accessed from the Bray to Greystones road turning off at Windgates
Event will be a Mass start for all competitors at 12.00 Noon, and will be over a 35km course [2 laps], with all the flowy singletrack in Killruddery from last years Nationals as well as a big Climb up high onto the small Sugarloaf, and long descent too. As everyone is riding the same course we are leaving out ‘The ROCK’ but We’ve found something else as spectacular
We are going to run the Underage on a Mini Challenge Course, one loop, starting just after the start of the other categories.
We are having a Top 10 prize list for the 10 fastest riders overall and awards for the various categories, and the series then for the categories also.
Entry fees:
All Senior Cats €20
Juniors €15
Underage €5
**We are not running a two day event as previously planned, that idea went a bit pear shaped this year, So the Event is Sunday only. There is No pre-riding on Saturday 25th July, but you can see the course early on Sunday Morning, we will be open for sign on at 9.30, Sign on will close at 11.30am
Thanks Robin
See www.kcapitalchallenge.com for more info
MAX-XC Online Registration – Win!
May 5th
Online sign-on for the Mountainbiking Association of Dublin’s MAX-XC on May 10th is now open.
We have vouchers from our sponsors to give away so we’ll be having a daily draw for users of the online registration system until Saturday May 9th. The earlier you sign-up the greater your chance of winning.
Latest MAX-XC News
Apr 29th
MAD are busy trailbuilding this and next week cleaning up existing classics like “Rock n’ Roll” and “Romper Schlomper” and creating some great brand-new trails for you to enjoy, you’ll love them all!
We are delighted to announce that both Cycle Surgery and O.C. Tuning will be sponsoring this event.
Cycle Surgery are located in Dundrum just a gap jump or two from 3Rock and operate a well stocked store full of biking goodies, get down to their shop and have a look around or checkout their website.
OC Tuning are based out of Crumlin, Dublin and are Ireland’s only authorised Fox Racing Shox service & warranty centre, offering very fast (usually same day turn around) and very thorough and professional service.
James from OC Tuning intends to bring along some of his considerable collection of mountainbikes which cover a long era of mountainbiking history – come along and see the bikes and have a chat with James about the technology advances in suspension and frame designs that got us to where we are today.
James will also be on hand to assist with repairs on the day, but be sure to pack a pump, spare tubes and a multi-tool to keep yourself moving!
We hope to have online sign-on available in a few days, there will be a random draw for vouchers from our sponsors for all entrants who use the online system, so use the system and be in with a chance to nab a nice voucher for yourself.
MADMTB presents MAX-XC 2009!
Apr 18th
MADMTB are pleased to announce an MTB XC-travaganza on 3 Rock Co. Dublin, 10th May 2009.
This event is being held to part-celebrate the 20th Anniversary of MADMTB: 20 Years Offroad 1989 to 2009.
The event is basically a loop of the best trails on 3Rock and can be ridden anyway you like.
Spot prizes will be awarded on a random basis and there will also be awards for the first finishing teams home – the trick being that you won’t know who is on your team until after you sign on.
Your race plate will include your number and your team number, it will be up to you to hunt-out your teammates and quickly swap power-gels, calibrate heart-rate monitors, drill holes in your saddles and formulate your winning plans…..
This event has been made possible via close co-operation with local landowners and Coillte, and we hope everything goes smoothly in order that we will be able to host further races in the area in future. With this regard, please take all your litter home with you and be respectful of other users of the forest on the day.
The event will be fully marshalled so make sure to cooperate with them as they’ll be doing their best to ensure that you get the best out of your day.
New trails have been specifically constructed by the MADMTB Singletrack Engineering Division for the event which offer a large variety of terrain which has something for everyone from fast sweeping fireroad with great views out over Dublin Bay and to the Sugarloaf, short rocky paths, fast easy singletrack, twisty switchback challenging technical singletrack, bombholes, dips, lips, swoops, whoops and not forgetting and a nice climb or two thrown in for the craic.
Info on distance and approx. time for completion will be added soon.
Schedule:
The course WILL NOT be marked on the Saturday, sign-on will be on Sunday morning from 8:00am to 10:30am.
The event will kick-off at 11am, it will take you approx 15 mins to cycle up the start line from the parking field so ensure to arrive in plenty of time!
Parking will be in a private field on the Glencullen side of 3Rock.
The field is on your right as you drive towards Glencullen from Ballyedmonduff/Stepaside direction.
MADMTB: 20 Years Offroad: 1989 to 2009
Online sign-on now active!
There will be a random draw for vouchers from our sponsors for all entrants who use the online system, so click the button below and be in with a chance to nab a nice voucher for yourself.
Great MAD Results in NPS #1
Mar 29th
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| From 2009 XC NPS Round 1 – Winners |
MAD got the 2009 XC NPS off to a great start in Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry last weekend with a total of five podium finishes.
Oisin Boydell took the win in his first race as a Master while Mark took Gold in Sports in his first ever MTB race. Yohan also did well in Sports with a third place finish. Nick and Shane were first and second in Juniors, completely dominating the field. We’re looking forward to more of the same in NPS #2.
The full race results are available on IrishXCMtb.com
Round 2 of the 2009 NPS is in Ballinastoe on April 19th, organised by Sorrento CC.
Eireman-X Off-Road Triathalon
Feb 18th
Details of the Eireman-X off-road triathalon this May:
For those who are looking for an extra stimulus or a break from triathlon, mountain biking, cyclocross or adventure racing this will be right up you street. I quickly caution that this is neither a classic mountain bike course nor a straight forward triathlon. Éireman X is a test of nerve and endurance that will bring out the strengths and weakness of triathletes, mountain bikers, cyclocross riders and adventure seekers alike. We still have the familiar format of swim, cycle and run. But the ‘devil is in the detail’ of how this course is going to test your mind, body and spirit.
The world famous ‘Ironman distance’ triathlon was born out of a debate – who is the fitter - swimmers or runners. We propose to extend this debate to whom will be the faster -mountain bikers, triathletes, cyclocross or adventure racers over an off-road triathlon course. Each discipline have their own advantages. Let’s race them and see…
3 x points to note:
Bragging rights may be delayed as this pilot race may turn into a series of 3.
Don’t bring your best gear – you will be getting dirty and wet (not just the swim). Old runners recommended.
People who have entered the Éireman –Long or Middle distance triathlon will receive a discount off that main race if they enter Éireman X.
Entries open on Monday at 9am. First 100 entries get a groovier t-shirt…..
MAD Club Champs 2008
Nov 26th
This year’s MAD Club Champs takes place on Saturday the 6th of December. The venue is the Blue Light Pub where we’ll meet at 10am and head into the nearby trails for tests of strength and skill (Fergal has been busy laying out an awesome course). After this we’ll retire to the Blue Light for a review of the past year, the awarding of trophies and the election of the club committee for 2009.
Current, past and prospective MAD members are welcome to come along – as are our favourite riders from other clubs. The dress code is: sickening. As MAD enters it’s 20th year of existence we want you to wear your most offensive jersey from the 80′s and 90′s (you can find a lot of them here). The more garish the better.
That evening the fun-times will continue in the Market Bar on Fade St. We have tables booked for 8pm. Wear your drinking pants and your dancing shoes.
