Nire Valley Drop

seaviewphotos · 26-10-2018 9:33pm

Well, the weather gods look like they're going to be kind to us this year. Frosty start but warming up during the morning. Very nice, can't wait to hit the trails.

Top Dog · 26-10-2018 9:52pm

Been following the photos and videos they've been uploading on Facebook and it looks like it'll be good fun. Looking forward to it now.

seaviewphotos · 29-10-2018 8:57pm

What a great community. Loved the cycle yesterday. It had everything in it. What a day, loads of signage and plenty of volunteers to keep us on the right track. Super reception afterwards, hot food, great shower. Thanks so much for all the effort. &#55357;&#56397;what a day.. Simple short video of the Owl Drop, must replace my cheap action cam for next year.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3_5tgKki9U&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0NXTtCpdDPuTM6rfjn7_kt2leZ9Olrp5n_Lbq-3wV67tCZSZG0pRjrxRM

Top Dog · 29-10-2018 9:11pm

Owl Drop was good fun, right up there with Chicken George. Nire Drop was shortened and missed out on the big berm at the end which was a shame. Thoroughly enjoyable day though.

Some photos now available too - https://www.homeofthemind.com/p752830675

Top Dog · 29-10-2018 9:15pm

https://www.relive.cc/view/rt10002166863

No camera, but this was one of my logs of the day :cool:

Peter T · 01-10-2019 7:40am

Anyone here signed up for this year ? Thinking of putting my name in

The Noble Nudge · 01-10-2019 8:44am

Was looking at this the weekend...
Anyone a 60k strava on it just to see what climbing is involved in it?

AH....Looks like the 60k is no longer and option....

paul mountainbike · 27-10-2019 8:36pm

Excellent Day again, fresh frosty morning.
Pure Slop fest at the end lead to quiet a few offs n point the bike n pray style riding through last forestry section.
Excellent support n marshaling ,food stops n super food at end .
Well done to all .

Vizzy · 28-10-2019 12:49am

paul mountainbike wrote: »

Excellent Day again, fresh frosty morning.
Pure Slop fest at the end lead to quiet a few offs n point the bike n pray style riding through last forestry section.
Excellent support n marshaling ,food stops n super food at end .
Well done to all .

I was one the Marshall's today. Nice to hear good things about the event. I was at the bottom of Chicken George. So many people came down absolutely elated. Made my day . Well done to everyone.

Peter T · 28-10-2019 11:34am

Was a great day on the bike. The conditions definitely made you work for the curry at the end. Spectacular views and a very well run event

El Vino · 31-10-2019 11:14am

anyone happy to link to their Strava activity of the day, couldn't make it this year buy always interested in seeing trails in this area

iwillhtfu · 31-10-2019 4:02pm

El Vino wrote: »

anyone happy to link to their Strava activity of the day, couldn't make it this year buy always interested in seeing trails in this area

You can grab them off strava just search.

Here's one for 35km https://www.strava.com/segments/22165101

Just in case you aren't sure how to get the GPX, click on one of the dates on the leader board and it'll bring you through to that particular members activity and the GPX download will be top right corner of the map.

seaviewphotos · 30-09-2021 11:17am

Just signed up for this year's event, really looking forward to it.😀😀

Just wondering what drinks people use to stay hydrated over rides of this distance?

Joeseph Balls · 06-10-2021 5:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117958504#Comment_117958504

Thinking of signing up myself but iv never done a MTB event.

Is there water stations on the route like running events or do you just bring your own?

Peter T · 07-10-2021 9:17am

They had stations with water along with cakes and fruit the time I did it

seaviewphotos · 07-10-2021 1:59pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117985183#Comment_117985183

You should definitely sign up, it's a super event. Yes, last time I done there was a food / water stop at the halfway point. Saw on their Facebook page that there's chip timing this year, we'll all have to go faster. 😀😀

iwillhtfu · 13-10-2021 11:07am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117985183#Comment_117985183

It's very much an xc type of mtb event so not too much gravity and a fair bit of pedalling. They have aid stations and it's a lovely area for cycling though.

Nire Valley Drop

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