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I'm a beginner to mountain biking ... looking for some advice

  • 05-09-2011 1:00am
    #1
    ToadVine
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    Howdy!

    I've been thinking of taking up mountain biking for a while, and at last I have the time and resources to give it a serious go. I'm getting my bike (the Lapierre Raid 500) in the next few weeks, and was wondering how/where I should start. I'm in Kildare and work in Dublin, and dont mind traveling to any trails.

    So, can anyone recommend the best trails (is there a map or book or list???)? Anything good around Kildare/Carlow/Dublin/Wicklow? Should I join a club? Or should I just get out there and do it?

    Any advice for a total n00b much appreciated :)


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  • #2
    bikedude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 155 ✭✭bikedude


    ToadVine wrote: »
    Howdy!

    I've been thinking of taking up mountain biking for a while, and at last I have the time and resources to give it a serious go. I'm getting my bike (the Lapierre Raid 500) in the next few weeks, and was wondering how/where I should start. I'm in Kildare and work in Dublin, and dont mind traveling to any trails.

    So, can anyone recommend the best trails (is there a map or book or list???)? Anything good around Kildare/Carlow/Dublin/Wicklow? Should I join a club? Or should I just get out there and do it?

    Any advice for a total n00b much appreciated :)

    There are lots of trails around Dublin. And two collite official trails in Ticknock and Balinastoe. To find other trails better to join a club.

    WWW.epicmtb.com
    WWW.madmtb.com

    They are based in Dublin.

    WWW.biking.ie
    Have skills courses as well if want.


  • #3
    Morgan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,481 ✭✭✭Morgan


    MAD should be running a mtb introductory series of spins this month which would be a good place to start. Details on http://www.madmtb.com soon.


  • #4
    Nisio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Nisio


    www.unlaoisedmtb.com are a club in north laois


  • #5
    ToadVine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 659 ✭✭✭ToadVine


    Nisio wrote: »
    www.unlaoisedmtb.com are a club in north laois

    Any clubs in Kildare or Carlow?


  • #6
    Nisio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 630 ✭✭✭Nisio


    I haven't come across a mountain bike club in Kildare there are a good few road bike clubs that might also mountain bike maybe.


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