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 Chain Reaction Cycling Club Winter Series 2008 Round 2 Race Report
On a dry but bitterly cold day Moneyscalp Wood played host to the second and final round of the 2008 DH Winter Series. The first round was a resounding success with 159 riders signing on and the second round was even better subscribed to with 169 riders of all ages signing on to do battle. It was great to see an even bigger turnout of girls/ladies with 6 girls signing on which we think is the best ever turnout of solely local riders in this cat – and there’s still more to come! MORE
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Chain Reaction Cycling Club Winter Series 2008
Round 2 – Moneyscalp (Sunday 24 th February)
The second and final round of the Chain Reaction Club Winter Series takes place at Moneyscalp Wood on Sunday 24 th February and a big turnout is expected for what is the last local competitive DH event before the Irish NPS season kicks in towards the end of March/start of April. MORE |
 Rider's Bikes
Barry Dunne's Cove Shocker
Check out the spec on Barry's bike...HERE |
Just Reid
Irelands greatest export since Guinness, Ben Reid has decided to lift his profile up a level by starting his own team. Although 2008 is going to be just Ben riding for Just Reid the plan is to introduce other riders into the team in 2009 and beyond. Many of the brands that have supported Ben over the last 3 years have pledged there support to this exciting venture. MORE |
 Chain Reaction Cycling Club Winter Series 2008 - Round 1 Race Report
They came from the North, South, East and West of the Emerald Isle…..all to ride on the much maligned Moneyscalp DH course…..still the home of the Winter League! After all the debate and gnashing of teeth 150+ riders turned up to ride on a natural flowy course that has had nothing but positive comments on the various DH/MTB websites. MORE |
Chain Reaction Cycling Club Winter Series 2008
Round 1 – Moneyscalp (Sunday 10 th February)
Round 2 – Moneyscalp (Sunday 24 th February)
It’s that time of the year again when bikes that have haven’t turned a wheel in competitive anger in months are brought out of mothballs, dusted down and given some TLC in anticipation of the now legendary Winter Series. No doubt there’ll also be some dusting down of some ill prepared bodies, creaks and groans of joints and muscles. FULL DETAILS HERE |
First Tracks Guiding/Ireland Eco Tours Scotland Trip
Firsttracksguiding.com and irelandecotours.com are teaming up in January 2008 and offering you a weekend trip to Scotland with a difference. FULL DETAILS HERE |
WORLD EXCLUSIVE
IrishDH.com announce the New Chain Reaction Cycles/Intense team for 2008
IrishDH.com are pleased to announce the New ChainReactionCycles/Intense Racing Team for 2008
The team will consist of long standing Intense rider Chris Kovarik (Australia), World Junior DH Champion - Ruaridh Cunningham (Scotland), Julien Camellini (France) and Matt Simmonds (England). We will be competing in all the major events including the UCI World Cup Series and hopefully the World Championships, as well as selected British NPS, French Cup and Avalanche Trophy races. Our first race as a team will be the Sea Otter Classic. FULL DETAILS HERE |
Irish Downhill NPS 2008 Calendar Announced
The 2008 Irish NPS Race Calendar plus dates of other national and international races are available HERE
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 Bikers Bitz
Lumicycle Halogen System
With such a wide range of lights on the market at the minute where do you even begin to look to find a system that is right for you? It all depends on what your end use for your light system is, are you going to be using it purely for commuting to and from work, or like every real mountain biker are you going to take the plunge and start embracing the dark winter months and start getting in some proper night rides at your local trails. MORE |
We need your short adventure sports films
Ireland ’s very own adventure film festival is looking for your adventure short films.
Are you into mountain biking, rockclimbing, free-running or kayaking? Is your weekend full of caving, skiing, parachuting, skate boarding, bouldering, BMX, surfing or other adventure sports? MORE
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 Bikers Bitz
Straitline SC Pedals
Pedal choice can be a very personal thing, and my personal preference is for flat pedals. This stems from way back when I was a kid riding and racing BMX, where at the time flat pedals were the only choice. HERE |
Irish NPS 2007 League Round-up
The final round of the Irish NPS 2007 took place last weekend with almost 350 riders taking part in the the league throughout the 2007 season. 2007 saw the introduction of 2 day events, as well as the introduction of the 'sport' category to Irish races, which saw an unprecedented 70 riders compete in the sport category throughout the NPS.MORE |
 Waterford marks the end of the 2007 DH NPS
White Horse Wood in Co. Waterford was the setting for the final round of the Irish DH NPS for 2007 and after round 6 in Coolaveely in the very north of Ireland it was the deep south that played host to an exciting climax to the season. MORE
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2007 Irish Downhill NPS Round 7 Race Preview
White Horse, Waterford
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st October 2007
The final round of the 2007 Irish NPS kicks off on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st October 2007 in White Horse Forest, waterford, a venue which has been used for a number of years. MORE
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 2007 World Championships
Fort William
Well, that’s another MTB World Champs over for another year and what an event. All the hype and expectation largely lived up to its word although the weather did do it’s best to dampen the occasion. An anticipated crowd of 30k+ for the Sunday finale was estimated as being closer to 20/25k and even the deteriorating weather couldn’t detract from the occasion and the enthusiasm of the crowd who lined the course from top to bottom with the inevitable mass at the finish area enjoying the massive screen beaming live coverage down most of the track. MORE
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 CRC and Technine Freestyle Night
For the first time ever, TECHNINE will be bringing their new seasons samples over to Ireland for everyone to test and ride. The venue is now confirmed and as a joint partnership, TECHNINE and CHAIN REACTION will be presenting the freestyle session on the 24th October at the Craigavon Dry Slope.
The session is open to all abilities, from beginners looking to test out kit for the first time, through to the most experienced park junkies looking for their new seasons shred stick. MORE
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 Bigger, better and now at Earls Court
12th-14th October 2007
A Chance to win tickets with IrishDH.com
The Cycle Show has moved to Earls Court and with more than double the floor space than ever before, it is set to be the best show yet. Whether you commute, race on dirt, or on the road, or even if you are completely new to cycling, Cycle 2007 is the destination for anyone with an interest in two wheels. MORE
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Become a member of the IrishDH.com team
IrishDH.com are currently looking for like-minded individuals to help with the running of the IrishDH site. MORE |
 Round 6 at the Northshore
Sunshine and Mud at Coolaveely
Irish DH NPS Round 6 - Coolaveely Sunday 24th September 2007
Round of the Irish downhill NPS brought us to Coolaveely Forest, outside Ballycastle, Co Antrim. A track resurrected in 2006 from 'back in the day', it's been described as one of the best tracks in the country for beginners and people wanting to come along for 'a big of fun'. This was evident in the numbers that signed on, as out of 120 riders, 21 of these riders had never raced in the 2007 Irish NPS. MORE |
2007 Irish Downhill NPS Round 6 Race Preview
Coolaveely, Ballycastle, Co Antrim
Saturday 22nd & Sunday 23rd September 2007
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Ulster MTB Cross Country Championships 2007
Saturday 15th September 2007
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2007 Irish Marathon Champs
Carlingford, Co Louth - Saturday 29th September 2007
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Irish World Championships team 2007
Irish Downhill team manager, Joe Ward, recently announced his Worlds team selection for the 2007 World Championships which will be held in Fort William on 3rd - 9th September 2007. MORE |
 Chain Reaction Cycles sponsors the Irish Downhill team in Fort William
Chain Reaction Cycles has announced it will be sponsoring the 2007 Irish downhill team at the World Championships in Fort William. MORE |
Irish NPS Round 5 - Killarney Race Report
Round 5 of the Irish NPS series took place in Killarney marking the first ever DH NPS in County Kerry. The local crew, headed by Dennis O’Shea of the Big Little Bike Shop have been itching to stage a race but have been frustrated by the fact that much of Kerry is a National Park meaning no mountain biking (take note that there are proposals to make the Mournes a national park) leaving them surrounded by mountains forests and a fantastic landscape but nowhere to race.MORE |
 Seanan finishes 3rd place in Maxxis Series
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 Chain Reaction Cycling Club awarded £10,000 by National Lottery
The National Lottery’s small grants scheme has recently awarded Chain Reaction Cycling Club £10,000 with a view to the club purchasing it's own timing equipment to be used in downhill events organised by the cycling club The award was announced at the beginning of August and was part of the Awards for All National Lottery grants throughout Northern Ireland which totalled £730,878 to 114 organisations including community groups, schools and charities, sports clubs, arts projects and heritage schemes.MORE |
2007 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships
powered by Nissan Sports Adventure - Fort William, Scotland
Monday 3 - Sunday 9 September 2007
Contrary to popular belief amongst mountain bike fans there is loads of accommodation available in the Fort William and Lochaber area for the week of the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships - powered by Nissan Sports Adventure - 3 - 9 September 2007.MORE |
 Chain Reaction Cycles/Red Bull
Irish Downhill National Championships 2007
Ben Reid retains Irish title
On Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2007, the Irish National Downhill mountainbike championships were held in Rostrevor Forest, hosted by Chain Reaction Cycling Club and Red Bull. MORE |
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Chain Reaction Cycles/Red Bull
Irish Downhill National Championships 2007
Rostrevor, Co Down
Saturday 14th/Sunday 15th July 2007
The Chain Reaction Cycles/Red Bull Irish National Downhill Championships are due to take place on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2007 in Rostrevor Forest, Co Down run by the Chain Reaction Cycling Club. MORE |
Irish European Championships team 2007
Irish Downhill team manager, Joe Ward, recently announced his Euros team selection for the2007 European Championships which will be held in Greece on 28th/29th July 2007. MORE |
 Seanan gets 3rd at Maxxis Cup
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 Another wet race for the Irish NPS
Irish NPS Round 4 Bree, Co Wexford Race Report
For almost two years now, Irish NPS races have been the luckiest races when it comes to weather, however, we all knew some day the luck was going to run out, little did we predict it would be for every Irish race of the 2007 season.MORE
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2007 Irish Downhill NPS Round 5
Ros An Cru Na Lua Wood, Killarney, Co Kerry
Saturday 30th June & Sunday 1st July 2007
Killarney Cycling Club are the hosts of the first ever downhill race in Ros an Cru na Leu Wood (Rossacross), Killarney Co, Kerry, which will take place on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July 2007.. MORE
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2007 Irish Downhill NPS Round 4
Bree Hill, Co Wexford
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June 2007
The 4th round of the Irish DH NPS 2007 will be held on Bree Hill, Co Wexford on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th June 2007. MORE
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 'Gortin - Not for the faint hearted'
Irish NPS Round 3 Race Report
The weekend of 2nd and 3rd June 2007 will go down as the wettest NPS event held in Ireland in recently times. The third round of the NPS, organized by Chain Reaction Cycling club in conjunction with Bikecology had everything going for it. The perfect venue, all facilities any rider would have ever desired at a downhill race and the longest track in Ireland, in fact, the only luxury the organizing team hadn't organized was the weather - unfortunately it was the suns day off! MORE
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2007 Irish Downhill NPS Round 3
Gortin Glen, Omagh, Co Tryone
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June 2007
The third round of the 2007 Irish NPS kicks off on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd June 2007 in Gortin Glen, just outside Omagh. MORE
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 The National Bike Show 2007
There seems to be a real air of excitement surrounding any large scale trade show that is put on for public consumption. For years I have read about the NBS in various magazines and watched the video footage from the Sprung DVD’s and told myself that this is something I need to experience. Well, this year the opportunity presented itself for me to attend the illustrious bike show and be a part of this great institution that is the public trade show. MORE
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The Ring of Kerry Cycle in aid of Kerry Mountain Rescue Team
KMRT is to be one of the charities to benefit from the 2007 Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle. If you would like to participate in the event - either as a cyclist, fundraiser or helper, please e-mail as soon as you can so that we can arrange registration and issue of sponsorship cards. MORE
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 Rider's Bikes
Ross Roseingrave's Devinci Wilson
Check out the spec on Ross' bike...HERE |
 Wind and Rain for Round 2
Irish NPS Round 2 Race Report - Clashnacrona
The second round of the Irish DH NPS took place on Saturday and Sunday 4th and 5th May 2007 in Clashnacrona, the most southerly race point of the 2007 NPS. The event, run by 021Racing, managed to attract 154 riders to the steep hillside of Clashnacrona Woods, outside Dunmanway, Co Cork.MORE
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2007 Irish Downhill NPS Race Preview
Round 2- Clashnacrona, Co Cork
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th May 2007
The weekend of May 5th & 6th will see the Irish NPS train make its second stop of the season in Clashnacrona Wood, near Dunmanway in West Cork. 021 Racing promises a great event - including live timing on the Sunday organised by NACC Events - the team formerly behind the British NPS.. MORE
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 Rider's Bikes
Dan Sheridan's Kona Stinky Dee-Lux
Check out the spec on Dan Sheridan's bike...HERE |
 Rider's Bikes
Stevie Davidson's Commencal Supreme DH Team
Check out the spec on Team Real Cycles/Commencal's Stevie Davidson's bike...HERE |
 VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
2007 UCI Mountain Bike & Trials World Championships
Fort William, Scotland Monday 3 - Sunday 9 September 2007 MORE |
 2007 DH seasons gets off to a flying start
Irish DH NPS Round 1 Race Report
The 2007 Irish DH season got off to a flying start this year with Epic hosting the first event in Cloon Wood, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow. The weather made the event, with the track being dusty (a far cry from the usual sights at Cloon), as well as the Easter break turning out a record 181 riders for the event. MORE
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Joe Ward - New International Downhill Manager
Following a recent meeting of the Off Road Commission, Irish DH are pleased to announce that European Masters Champions, Joe Ward is now the new Irish International DownhillManager/Coordinator. MORE |
2007 Irish Downhill NPS Race Preview
Cloon - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th April 2007
The first round of the 2007 Irish NPS kicks off on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th April 2007 in Cloon Wood, Enniskerry, Co Dublin organised by Dublin based Club, Epic MTB. MORE
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