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Downhill racing

  • 29-09-2013 2:59pm
    #1
    Bobzilla187
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭


    Does anyone know where I'd be able to enter into a beginner downhill mtb race? Never raced before and thought it was time to give it a go :). Also was thinking about heading to England for a few days to a mtb park anyone know the best one to go to? Cheers.


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  • #2
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    If it's DH you want, go to Fortwilliam, in Scotland. They have really efficient uplift. They use the ski chairlift. The course is pretty waterproof. It has been used for World Cups and World Championships.
    DH season is pretty much finished here. Next races will be the Winter Series.


  • #3
    Bobzilla187
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭Bobzilla187


    I was thinking about fort William alrite the only thing is getting there is it close to a train station do you know? I have to get a boat and then a train with the bike because I can't drive over there with a provisional licence.


  • #4
    silvo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 376 ✭✭silvo


    Hey Bobzilla, You can get a great uplift DH service in Fairymount Farm near Roscrea. They have two DH tracks there. Also the National Champs are on there in a few weeks which you can enter: http://www.fairymountfarm.com/mtb.htm

    Also, there is full uplifts in Rostrevor MTB trails with two downhill tracks, way closer to Fort William. http://eastcoastadventure.com/mtb-trails/


  • #5
    Eamonnator
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,561 ✭✭✭Eamonnator


    Sorry, don't know anything about trains.


  • #6
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,152 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    As Slivo says, head up to to Rostrevor: www.mountainbikeni.com/rostrevor

    But make sure you have a fully licensed driver to accompany you on the drive up.... :rolleyes: :D


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