Want to discover a place in a completely different way… maybe even your own local area? That’s what gravel riding is all about. It takes you away from busy roads and onto quiet tracks, trails and boreens. The pace is more relaxed, the traffic disappears, and you get the chance to slow down and enjoy … Read more
Gravel Grind West – Frequently Asked Questions 1. What is Gravel Grind West?It’s an off-road cycling adventure through the hidden roads, forest tracks, boreens and gravel trails of South Mayo. It’s about exploring, not just racing. 2. When is it?Sunday, 23rd August 2026. 3. Where does it start and finish?The Cornmarket, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. 4. … Read more
A blog on the tales of 6 Raceface men who took on the Bosnia 1000k BRM, July 2026 Some Photos from our trip here: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMRZiwqEqBhhrnyYieStwZw74e0CAMHAQf3llSjQdZV4c8zm9VPcT39tAaPMixS7w?key=M2hKTFNNQnBuWGFOSXBET1Nrb2FuNHhpeFpoNDZB Chapter 1 – Getting to Beautiful Bosnia & HerzegovinaThe year before Paris-Brest-Paris is always a big one in the Audax world. If you want to line up for the granddaddy … Read more
The countdown is on, and now is the time to start preparing for your challenge on August 23rd. Whether you’ve signed up for the 65km, 100km, or the epic 200km route, the next seven weeks are all about consistency. 🚴 Ride regularly and build your endurance week by week.⛰️ Get some hills and gravel into … Read more
The Wild Mayo Ultra delivered exactly what was expected — another savage day on the bike, with relentless north-easterly winds making every kilometre hard-earned. Thankfully, the rain stayed away, but there was no hiding from the grind. Massive credit to all participants in 2026. Every rider had their own battle — physical, mental, and everything … Read more
Wild Mayo Ultra – May 9th, 2026 The Wild Mayo Ultra rolls out this Saturday morning, May 9th, with the first riders setting off at 5:00am from the Clewbay Hotel, Westport. Four endurance routes. One county. No shortcuts. From fast 100km efforts to the full 400km lap of Mayo, each route is designed to showcase … Read more
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
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.
