MTB - where to go, complete newbie.

jayotala

Hi All,

So sorry if this is a repost, but maybe one or two of you can point me in the right direction. I'm a total newbie to cycling / MTB. Sick and tired of just sittin around the weekend or only going to the gym for my bit of exercise, so I picked up Lapierre Tecnic 400 at the weekend, to get into cycling and MTB. My only problem is I haven't a clue where to be going. Living in Tallaght. Been on the websites and all the trails I have found are way too far away, Balinastoe seems to be the only one around. Is there anything else a little more local?

Thanks,
Jay.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=232&idproduct=30790

davey101

beginner spin with imbrc on sat in the tallaght area see post
http://imbrc.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=647d0dab120243895a392aac5bc45a5c&board=2.0

I will be heading along myself

Toblerone1978

jayotala wrote: »

so I picked up Lapierre Tecnic 400 at the weekend, to get into cycling and MTB.

http://www.cyclesuperstore.ie/shop/pc/viewPrd.asp?idcategory=232&idproduct=30790

I'm a keen MTB cyclists myself i.e. I'm keen to give it a go sometime .

I'd be interested to see how you get on with the above bike Jay, as it's the kind of budget I had in mind for a MTB. I may be back to you in a few months for an update!

davey101 wrote: »

beginner spin with imbrc on sat in the tallaght area see post
http://imbrc.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=647d0dab120243895a392aac5bc45a5c&board=2.0

Thanks for the above link Davey, as like Jay, I wouldn't have a clue where to start either.

zil

A lot of the trails are unofficial and can't be posted online. Your best bet is to come along to one of the beginner spins run by the clubs. I only started before christmas but having a great time. Apart from imbrc two other major clubs in the dublin area are epicmtb.com and madmtb.com . They both run intro spins aswell so go along to them all get a feel for the club and join up.

sgriffin

davey101 wrote: »

beginner spin with imbrc on sat in the tallaght area see post
http://imbrc.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=647d0dab120243895a392aac5bc45a5c&board=2.0

I will be heading along myself

ill be out giving a hand on Saturday myself , its really worth heading out.
great bitta craic , plus it's the closest trail too you in tallaght. and we'll be doing a skill session on the day aswell to improve your riding. head along

jayotala

davey101 wrote: »

beginner spin with imbrc on sat in the tallaght area see post
http://imbrc.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=647d0dab120243895a392aac5bc45a5c&board=2.0

I will be heading along myself

Thanks for that Davey, I never came across that forum before. I'm away this weekend with work, and next weekend but I'm defo going to watch that forum for future spins.

Toblerone1978 wrote: »

I'd be interested to see how you get on with the above bike Jay, as it's the kind of budget I had in mind for a MTB. I may be back to you in a few months for an update!

I'll keep you posted, I actually bought two of these, the mans one and the ladies one (for the girlfriend)

sgriffin wrote: »

ill be out giving a hand on Saturday myself , its really worth heading out.
great bitta craic , plus it's the closest trail too you in tallaght. and we'll be doing a skill session on the day aswell to improve your riding. head along

I won't be able to make this spin but like I said I'll watch out for the next, when you say improve handling skills do you mean help with taking off the stabilisers... hahaha.

I seen on you tube the last spin ya's had coming down the hill, looks like great fun.

sgriffin

jayotala wrote: »

Thanks for that Davey, I never came across that forum before. I'm away this weekend with work, and next weekend but I'm defo going to watch that forum for future spins.



I'll keep you posted, I actually bought two of these, the mans one and the ladies one (for the girlfriend)



I won't be able to make this spin but like I said I'll watch out for the next, when you say improve handling skills do you mean help with taking off the stabilisers... hahaha.

I seen on you tube the last spin ya's had coming down the hill, looks like great fun.

haha yeh apologies i meant riding skill's . yeh the spins are great fun , cant beat being out with a group of rider's having a laugh . keep your eye out for the next beginners spin hope to see you out on the bike soon

jayotala

Yeah, hopefully I'll get out on the next one, Looking forward to it. Better get back to the shop and see about gettin some gear thou. Don't know if a tshirt and tracksuit bottoms are good enough.

sgriffin

yeh that would be a good idea , check out http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Categories.aspx?CategoryID=1536
there alot cheaper than the shop's and there delivery is top notch !
make sure you've got a helmet too if you plan on coming along ,

jayotala

Thanks, I'll check out the website now. Have a helmet, nothing special, but I'd imagine it'll do the job.