The recent comments made by Judge James O’Donohoe regarding cyclists have garnered significant media attention, prompting a timely discussion about the broader issues surrounding vulnerable road users. Understanding Vulnerable Road Users Vulnerable road users are defined as individuals on the road who have less protection than vehicle occupants and face higher risks of injury or … Read more
200km Self-Supported Gravel Bikepacking Adventure | County Mayo, Ireland Overview The Mayo Traka is a 200km self-supported gravel adventure through some of the wildest and least-travelled terrain in the West of Ireland. This is not a race and it’s not a sportive. It’s a long day — or a very long night — on mixed … Read more
After five years of the same iconic routes, Wild Mayo Ultra is turning the page. Mayo is a big county with a lot more to offer than one loop, so for 2026 we’ve opened the map, shifted the lines, and built a set of routes that showcase the rest of this rugged, spectacular county. New … Read more
The Mondello 24 Hour is one of the most unique cycling events on the Irish calendar. Once a year, cyclists take over the Mondello Park motor racing circuit and ride it continuously for 24 hours. Riders can enter as an 8-person, 4-person, 2-person, or solo team, and the event brings together both able-bodied and disabled … Read more
It doesn’t always have to be torture… apparently. By Noel Brady When a few of the Raceface lads hit milestone birthdays, we decided the only sensible thing to do was head for Lombardy and pretend it was a “relaxed” week of bikepacking. Sunshine, scenery, and only the occasional meltdown. Noel Brady even said it wouldn’t … Read more
Bryan Hyland and Tom Bourke are taking on the Worlds toughest row in December 2026, 2 cyclists who are now swapping their wheels for oars. What began as a half-mad idea, two lads with absolutely no rowing experience deciding they’d take on the Atlantic Ocean, has slowly, steadily, and sometimes chaotically transformed into one of … Read more
Slogan: “From the Wild West to the Wider World – Grit, Gravel, and Good Craic.” The Raceface Group is a crew of endurance and gravel cyclists from across the West of Ireland — bound together by a love of adventure, suffering, storytelling, and the odd beverage. United under the Raceface Events banner, they bike-pack, run, row, hike, and sometimes even … Read more
As 2025 winds down, I’ve started to look back on my cycling year, a blur of early starts, headwinds, and many roads less traveled. Of all the events I rode, one stands out more than most: the Celtic Knot 1000 Audax, held on May 31st in County Clare. I can’t say there was a deep … Read more
A RaceFace Trio embarked on a bikepacking epic from Alicante Airport to Málaga, returning via Ireland West Airport. This initiative highlights the exceptional connectivity and infrastructure provided by Ireland West Airport — a vital amenity for adventure tourism and cycling enthusiasts across Connacht. It all started, as these things often do, with a few WhatsApp … Read more
Gravel Grind West 2025 – Event Report The 2025 edition of Gravel Grind West was a resounding success, with over 300 participants taking to the start line. Riders came from every county in Ireland, and we were especially delighted to welcome an impressive number of international competitors, highlighting the event’s growing reputation on the global gravel cycling … Read more
Welcome to RaceFace.ie, the website where you can get information about and register for all kinds of sporting and fun events in Ireland. Our events are for young and old, beginner to expert and individuals or groups. Have a look around and we hope you will sign up to our events and take on a new challenge to get fit, stay healthy and get practicing your raceface.
