I often equate ultra races to childbirth, as soon as the race is over the pain is all forgotten. If you look at the stats of the race – 300km with 3, 300m of climbing, it looks very easy, but you then add in the infamous Achill wind and its a whole different beast. I … Read more
Mayo Ultra 300km My story with cycling is very simple, I love the freedom of it, jumping up on the bike and cycling for hours. I don’t get to cycle as often as I like, given that I’m a single mum with 2 young daughters so I must optimise my babysitting requests I don’t have … Read more
Its a tough sentence to read especially after you have made a gigantic effort to be on the start line.. Mike Burke travelled all the way from Almeria in Southern Spain to make the Wild Mayo Ultra 650k start, but nearly 400k in, Mike had to throw in the towel. This read is compelling, thoughtful … Read more
Results for all the Wild Mayo Ultra distances 2023. The Wild Mayo Ultra events has grown substantially in 2023, the aim for us at Raceface is to create a weekend of Ultra cycling where we can cater for all Ultra goers. For someone to conquer their first 200k ride is as equally important to … Read more
Wild Mayo Ultra 500 Unsupported Sean Hernon (The Bear ) Galway Bay CC As the saying goes “everything you want is on the other side of fear”. As I write this, just over a week since finishing the Wild Mayo Ultra 500km unsupported, body parts (notably my chest) may be sore but this is outweighed … Read more
In the Wild Mayo Ultra we had 2 categories in the 300k distance: The unsupported category, riders had to be self sufficient getting around the route and the supported category, where riders could have a support follow vehicle much like a Time Trial, the main difference between the 2 categories for the participant is in … Read more
What an event this was, wild is the word for this great event hosted by www.raceface.ie that really show cases Mayo’s rugged beauty. I only found out I could go at the last minute and checked could I get into the 200K race. Unfortunately this wasn’t possible but there was a deferred entry for the … Read more
The Wild Mayo Ultra cycling challenge will take place on the 12th and 13th of May in Westport. This year the event has attracted participants from France, Holland and the UK, it is now recognised as one of the toughest endurance cycling challenges in Ireland and has been added to Ireland’s Ultra cycling Trilogy which also includes … Read more
Entries closing. Why not be part of a relay team ? Maybe the Wild Mayo Ultra solo isn’t your thing why not pull a group of buddies together.. 4 persons can easily get around the 650k course in 22hours or less depending on fitness levels but who cares if it takes longer as you will … Read more
Wild Mayo Ultra is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at Mondello24hr and the Donegal Ultra 555/333 to create the ultimate annual endurance challenge – Ireland’s Ultra Cycling Trilogy. That’s three races in three different counties offering three different cycling experiences. Kicking off with the scenic Wild Mayo Ultra on May 12 … Read more
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