MAD MTB Introductory Series

paddyb

Our MTB introductory course is starting this month. Over three weekends we’ll introduce riders to off-road riding and the trails.

We’re going to start our MTB Intorductory Series this weekend. Our first ride will be around Massey's Wood – meeting at The Merry Ploughboy car park at 9:40am for a 10am start on Sunday 27th of March.

These spins are suitable for everyone – although a basic level of bike-fitness will really help. See the information on our Beginners Page for details on what to wear and bring. Helmets are compulsory for all riders – no exceptions under any circumstances.

There is no charge for the course but everyone will have an opportunity to join MAD afterwards.

Check out the information on the site and if you have any further questions please email committee@madmtb.com.

What to bring?
There are a few essentials which you should have with you on every ride:
Water – at least one drink bottle full
Food – you use up a lot of energy while mountainbiking so it’s important to refuel regularly. Bring whatever you like to eat. Fig Rolls are always popular.
Spare tube (or two) – You’re sure to get a puncture eventually so it’s wise to have a spare tube with you. It’s faster to change a tube then to patch an old one (you can patch it at home later)
Pump – You won’t get far if you can’t inflate your tyre after a puncture. Don’t assume someone else will have one
Basic tools – at a mininum you should have tyre levers and allen keys for the bolts on your bike. If you’re unsure about working on your bike just ask someone in the club.

paddyb

paddyb

Forgot to mention this:
Dont forget that the clocks go forward on Saturday night!

Please post here or at madmtb.com and to let us know if you are coming

Rew

Do you need to make the first one to go to the others?

paddyb

Rew wrote: »

Do you need to make the first one to go to the others?

No - if you cant make the first one, you can still come to the other two.

kevvhayes

this is just what i need. i'll be there.

zacmorris

Good stuff, just what I need too! How often do you do them? I know a few heads who would be interested, but can't make it on Sun...?

paddyb

zacmorris wrote: »

Good stuff, just what I need too! How often do you do them? I know a few heads who would be interested, but can't make it on Sun...?

There will be three introductory spins to start with. There will also be a series of spins which follow these but you will have to join to go on spins after the introductory series.

zacmorris

paddyb wrote: »

There will be three introductory spins to start with. There will also be a series of spins which follow these but you will have to join to go on spins after the introductory series.

Will head up on Sunday, just getting started, so seems like a great way to get going!

Fi H

This sounds really good! Is it ok to still go if you are not 100% the fittest

paddyb

Fi H wrote: »

This sounds really good! Is it ok to still go if you are not 100% the fittest

Everybody is welcome

seamus

Weather looks good, strongly considering doing this in lieu of my road spin (or in addition to a short Saturday spin).

Fi H, I doubt you need to be particularly fit. If it's starting from the Merry Ploughboy, they'll probably go in the back entrance to Massey's, which is only a few hundred meters up the road, and not a huge climb.
Likewise the entrance to the hellfire is only a matter of going across Massey's. Going up Montpelier (which I assume they're doing) is steep enough in places, but only a short trip, anyone who can spend more than 20 minutes on a bike without dying will be able to andle it.

Fi H

ah yeah - but 20 mins is a long time
Cool will deffo try and make it! need to get the bike out before this adventure race lark next week

paddyb

The spin is the Sunday the 27th and dont forget that the clocks go forward on saturday night.

DaveyDave

I'd love to go, especially given the great weather, but I don't have a helmet yet. Will there be other MAD sessions later on in the Summer/Autumn? I just need to get a helmet and a hydration pack and will hopefully have them at the start of Summer.

paddyb

DaveyDave wrote: »

I'd love to go, especially given the great weather, but I don't have a helmet yet. Will there be other MAD sessions later on in the Summer/Autumn? I just need to get a helmet and a hydration pack and will hopefully have them at the start of Summer.

Im not sure if there will be another series due to racing etc. Keep an eye on the website or join the mailing list.
You could post on our forum to see if someone can bring a spare helmet for you. You dont need a hydration pack, a bottle will be fine.

paddyb

Great to see so may people out today. Keep an eye here for the next spin in the series.
Some pics from today

Fi H

thanks a million! great day out

paddyb

The next spin in the series with be this Saturday at Kindlestown
We are meeting at 9:40am for a 10am start on Saturday April 2nd.

These spins are suitable for everyone – although a basic level of bike-fitness will really help. See the information on our Beginners Page for details on what to wear and bring. Helmets are compulsory for all riders – no exceptions under any circumstances.

There is no charge for the course but everyone will have an opportunity to join MAD afterwards.

Check out the information on the site and if you have any further questions please email committee@madmtb.com.

What to bring?
There are a few essentials which you should have with you on every ride:
Water – at least one drink bottle full
Food – you use up a lot of energy while mountainbiking so it’s important to refuel regularly. Bring whatever you like to eat. Fig Rolls are always popular.
Spare tube (or two) – You’re sure to get a puncture eventually so it’s wise to have a spare tube with you. It’s faster to change a tube then to patch an old one (you can patch it at home later)
Pump – You won’t get far if you can’t inflate your tyre after a puncture. Don’t assume someone else will have one
Basic tools – at a mininum you should have tyre levers and allen keys for the bolts on your bike. If you’re unsure about working on your bike just ask someone in the club.

paddyb

The next spin in the series with be this Saturday at Kindlestown
We are meeting at 9:40am for a 10am start on Saturday April 2nd.

These spins are suitable for everyone – although a basic level of bike-fitness will really help. See the information on our Beginners Page for details on what to wear and bring. Helmets are compulsory for all riders – no exceptions under any circumstances.

There is no charge for the course but everyone will have an opportunity to join MAD afterwards.

Check out the information on the site and if you have any further questions please email committee@madmtb.com.

What to bring?
There are a few essentials which you should have with you on every ride:
Water – at least one drink bottle full
Food – you use up a lot of energy while mountainbiking so it’s important to refuel regularly. Bring whatever you like to eat. Fig Rolls are always popular.
Spare tube (or two) – You’re sure to get a puncture eventually so it’s wise to have a spare tube with you. It’s faster to change a tube then to patch an old one (you can patch it at home later)
Pump – You won’t get far if you can’t inflate your tyre after a puncture. Don’t assume someone else will have one
Basic tools – at a mininum you should have tyre levers and allen keys for the bolts on your bike. If you’re unsure about working on your bike just ask someone in the club.

paddyb

paddyb

This spin is now a Ballinastoe, Co Wicklow

We are still meeting at 9.45 and cycling at 10 on Saturday the 2nd of April.
http://www.madmtb.com/maps/map_djouce_ballinastoe_carpark.htm

Sorry for the short notice.

zacmorris

Any idea when the next spin is happening? Missed the last two unfortunately, so dying to head up!

paddyb

zacmorris wrote: »

Any idea when the next spin is happening? Missed the last two unfortunately, so dying to head up!

Keep an eye on madmtb.com or sign up to google email group on the home page.