Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi all! We have been experiencing an issue on site where threads have been missing the latest postings. The platform host Vanilla are working on this issue. A workaround that has been used by some is to navigate back from 1 to 10+ pages to re-sync the thread and this will then show the latest posts. Thanks, Mike.
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Cycling offroad in Kildare

  • 14-06-2010 12:19pm
    #1
    pug_
    Registered Users Posts: 636 ✭✭✭


    I don't want to say mountanbiking because most of Kildare is as flat as a table, but I'll happily consider hilly steep terrain if there is any :)

    I'm just wondering is there anywhere to cycle off road in Co Kildare, or more specifically around the Newbridge area? I'm sick of cycling on the main roads they are just boring as fcuk with nothing but cars whizzing past every few seconds, and the back roads are just too dangerous. I'd considered the curragh, but I don't know if it's worth while or even allowed?

    I'm mainly doing this as cross training for my running, but I'm a bit injured at the moment so can't do any impact sports for a few weeks, and cycling is my primary secondary sport. Distance wise I'd probably be looking to do between 20 and 40 Miles 2-3 times a week until I'm able to get back on the hoof again. I'm not sure what other criteria might be useful but if I'm leaving anything out fire ahead and ask.

    Any suggestions greatly appreciated, I'm desperate to do something as I'm going a little stir crazy not being able to run.


Comments

  • #2
    abcdggs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Footpath... it's off road :D

    Seriously though the curragh is probably your best bet, but i'll let any mtber's more qualified than myself. Does madmtb not have a forum or something?


    edit-here


  • #3
    pug_
    Registered Users Posts: 636 ✭✭✭pug_


    Cheers for that, might try that other form as well for some ideas.


  • #4
    racso1975
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,273 ✭✭✭racso1975


    yeah i see a lot of trails there in curragh that could be used and obviously have been. Also hollywood is only about 20 minutes away and some great routes there


  • #5
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    cycle out to the hill of allen, its good fun going down it but can be dangerous!
    theres an off road course just past donnellys hollow, think its for bmx


  • #6
    kevvhayes
    Registered Users Posts: 101 ✭✭kevvhayes


    where are the routes around hollywood? are they suitable for mtb? would be handy for me to get to!


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    Nisio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Nisio


    I've cycled in moore abbey woods at monasterevin, only a small bit of single track and next to no gradient; I've heard talk that there might be trails around stradbally anyone been out there?


  • #8
    Greyspoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 378 ✭✭Greyspoke


    The canal towpaths would be good for getting some mileage in.


Advertisement