Forthcoming NPSsssssss

With the run-in to the National Champs well underway, we're looking at a fantastic duo of races in the next few weeks, with a bonus being that both venues are local to us.
On July 1st, EPICmtb are hosting Round 6 of the NPS in Djouce Woods, which should feature some favourite and challenging trails. More details will follow...



A week later, our IMBRC friends promote a double header of racing over the weekend of the 7th and 8th of July in a new MTB racing venue.
Saturday will see a new and innovative format of racing in Ireland - a team relay. Details of the composition requirements for the teams are being finalised, but it has been confirmed that they'll be 3-member teams and there will be requirements on the number of elites/experts/ladies etc per team. Watch this space...

Sunday will see a return to the more traditional XCO format for Round 7 of the NPS, racing kicks off at 11am for the underage, 12 noon for Sports and U16's and 1:30pm for everyone else.

The venue is Tymon Park in South Dublin, site of several Cyclocross races in recent times, which will guarantee fast and close racing and usually draws large crowds of spectators to the park, many of whom have not seen bike racing before.
Both Djouce and Tymon Park venues are ideal for bringing your friends/family/workmates out to cheer you on and all members who do not race should consider coming out to sample the atmosphere and adreniline of an XC raceday.




Sean

Sunday Spin - Rain or Shine

There haven't been many club spins this week, mostly due to the miserable weather. We'll be out this Sunday though, whatever the conditions, for a ride around Kindlestown. Everyone is welcome to come along. Meet at the car park at 10am for a few laps. We might go further afield if everything goes well.

Feats of Superhuman Endurance

The tents have been packed, the food stockpiled and the wellies bought for this years's Mountain Mayhem 24 hour race at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire. Seven brave MAD riders are heading over to push themselves to the limit. Conditions should be challenging after all the rain, so best of luck to Oisin, Judith, Paddy, Alex, Nigel, Brian and Inga tomorrow.

Stolen bike: Specialized Stumpjumper FSR

Howdy all,
Just a note to ask ye to keep an eye out in case you see a blue 2006 Specialized Stumpjumper FSR for sale,
as mine was stolen off the back off my car after the NPS on Saturday.
Recent pic is below
Thanks
Fergal 087-792-7730

Le Weekend!

Bonjour,

Lots to do this weekend again!

First thing to mention is the NPS race in Killaloe, Co. Clare. University Limerick are organising this and it will be a great even I'm sure. Note that it's on Saturday

Our spins for the weekend
Saturday -

1. Shane Lavelle's Early Spin. Meeting point is 8am at the Hellfire club. A few laps of Hellfire and a blast through Masseys Wood. 2-3 hours in duration. All Levels welcome! There was a car break-in last week so you are advised to park elsewhere and cycle up. Contact Shane Lavelle on 0863195936. Pace will be moderate. There may be a change in time for this one so keep an eye on the website and the blog comments.
2. Regular Saturday spin. 10am at Taylor's Threerock Pub. There is parking available here if you are driving. We will be heading up Threerock and then onto Tibradden and Masseys. Pace will be moderate. Everyone welcome (new people too!!) Contact me on 0879335403 with any questions.

Sunday -

1) It's Mel's Birthday!

We have been kindly invited for a Barbeque in the valley between Prince Willies and Crone. It's a fantastic spot - we had lunch there last Sunday!

There will be barbecues there, but try to bring your own food! Superquinn have some lovely burgers and sausages. Our meeting point is Taylor's Threerock Pub at 10am sharp. We will be heading up Fairy Castle and then following the Wicklow Way to our destination. The pace will be medium to fast. If you feel you need more time than that then send a mail to the group to see if others want to meet a bit earlier. Questions about the Barbecue can be directed to Mel on 086 1093557. Questions about the spin can be directed to me on 087 9335403. Everyone is welcome obviously! I'm sure a few of us will want to go towards Djouce afterwards so come prepared with food and water!

Usual rules apply to the spins

• Bike in working order
• Helmet compulsory - no helmet, no ride
• Bring plenty of water and food for all spins, especially the longer ones
• Spare tubes, pump and puncture repair kit are essential.

Nigel

0879335403

poloholemint AT gmail DOT com

XCO NPS Round 5- Killaoe

Mountain Bike UL will host Round 5 of the National Points Series in Ballycuggaran Woods near Killaloe, Co. Clare on Saturday, 16th June.

Practice and sign on begin at 10am. The U14, U16, Juniors, Ladies Sports and Mens Sports races start at 12pm while the Mens Elites, Ladies Elites, Expert, Masters and Veteran races will set off at 1.30pm.

Refreshments will be provided after the race and we hope to have access to the University of Limerick Activity Centre facilities for showers, refreshments and prize-giving.

Parking is available this year in the carpark in the woods and in the carpark opposite the forest entrance. Parking on the fireroad up to the carpark is prohibited.

Map to get to the course is here:
http://www.skynet.ie/~mtbclub/posters/Map_To_Killaloe.gif

Looking forward to a strong MAD turnout and performances!!!

MAD Jerseys Are Here!

The latest batch of jerseys have been delivered. I hope to distribute these to everyone over the next week or so.

IF YOU HAVE NOT PAID YET PLEASE DO SO TODAY!!!

Saturday the 9th and Sunday the 10th June

Howdy,

Martin's Saturday spin - This is a nice easy spin to easy into the post exam blues!
Meeting:- Hellfire Carpark
Time:- 10am Sharp
Level:- Level is fun
Route:- Two laps of Hellfire to warm up the old leggs, head up Edmundstown road, past the joyriders and aloong br the back of Cruagh wood in the direction of Kippure, accross the back of cruagh and down the rocky decent (this is class !!) into the top of Cruagh Wood, down throught the wood (IMBRC trail) and over and accross into Masseys and a few loops there.
Duration:- Keep it to about 2.5/3 hours
Contact:- Martin 087 0515057

Shout if you need a lift, also if your felling fit meet at the Yellow House at 9:30am and spin up from there!

Fergal's trailbuilding continues on Saturday morning as well. He will be in the usual place at 9am until about 1pm.
Map Link
Try to bring -

• Rake and shovel
• Gloves
• Plenty of water as it will be hot!
• Insect repellant
• Long Sleeve t-shirt

Contact Fergal with queries, or if you get lost on the way! 087 7927730
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Sunday - Two spins this Sunday!

1) Downhill fun in Ballinastoe with Martin and Shane Lavelle -
Meeting:- Ballinastoe Carpark
Time:- 9am Sharp
Level:- Fun with added DH
Route:- to be decided on the day
Duration:- 3 hours or so!
Contact:- Martin 087 0515057 or Shane Lavelle 0863195936

2) XC spin from Taylors Pub to Powerscourt/Djouce and home via Enniskerry
Meeting:- Taylor's Threerock Pub
Time:- 1015am - Leaving no later than 1030am.
Level:- Awesome to Savage
Route:- Ticknock, Fairy, Wocca woccas, Prince Willies, Crone, Powerscourt/Djouce, home via Enniskerry
Duration:- 4-6 hours depending on who is out! We'll be stopping in Enniskerry to re-fuel anyway.
Contact:- Nigel 087 9335403

Weather forecast is good this weekend folks! Let's make the most of it!
Usual rules apply -

• Bike in working order
• Helmet compulsory - no helmet, no ride
• Bring plenty of water and food for all spins, especially the longer ones
• Spare tubes, pump and puncture repair kit are essential.

Nigel

MADMTB Wales video

Well, here goes, hope ye like it, I would have liked to have fitted more photos in but I ran out of file space.
You can download the higher quality file here

What's On?

Saturday
Howth has been deemed too exotic for the moment so we're having a couple of spins in more familiar, well worn locations.

Conor is leading a spin around Kindlestown at 10am, meeting at the car park

There will also be a local spin, meeting at Taylors at 10am - we're expecting to see several of our long-absent riders there.

Sunday
You're also spoiled for choice on Sunday with a pair of awesome rides.

Meet at Glendalough lower car park for a ride up the Spink and down the Miners Track.

Alternatively, get yourself down to the Yellow House at 10am for a ride over Cruagh, Prince Williams Seat and down to Cloon.

Monday
On Monday we'll be marking Robb's return to Holland with a ride over Three Rock and down to to Leadmines, meeting at the Yellow House at 10am.

In other news, the club jerseys are in transit from Germany, so if you haven't already paid for yours yet, please pony up right away.