Bike Ballinrobe Ultra Training day

ULTRA TRAINING & PRACTICE Not sure how to prepare for an ULTRA cycling event, the team at Raceface  will host a training day on the Ballinrobe racecourse track on Saturday February 5th at 3pm. Get the chance to cycle the track, ask questions and see paddock set-up area. Pick the brains of the experts..  Enter here: … Read more

MayDay for Wild Mayo Ultra

The Wild Mayo Ultra cycling challenge will take place over two days in May 2022.  Building on the success of the inaugural event held in July this year, the 2022 edition taking place on the 13th & 14th May is shaping up to be a big weekend of cycling with three different distances to choose … Read more

Gravel Grind West itinerary

Gravel Grind West 2021 Event Brief Gravel Grind West (Skelp Blast, The Bothy 60 & Wild Nephin 100) which will take place on Friday and Saturday, 17th & 18th September. We are delighted to be able to go ahead with the event this year, albeit within the limitations of Covid-19. Whether you are a “pro” … Read more

Gravel Grind West launched

  Gravel Grind West: Going off The Beaten Track to Experience the Thrill of Gravel Biking Gravel Grind West taking place on September 17th and 18th in Westport, will bring the biggest gravel biking event of its kind ever to be held in the Republic of Ireland to Westport, the adventure capital of Ireland. Enjoy … Read more

The Salt Grinder by Noel Brady

Noel Brady above  Herself said no, but then she relented when she learned that I planned to cycle “only 300k” and not the 650k Wild Mayo Ultra. There are those who reckon that Padraig Marrey looks at a geographical feature or route on a map and then without anyone even noticing, he will have it … Read more

Ultra-cyclist scorch around Wild Mayo.

The Wild Mayo Ultra attracted a very niche breed of cyclist to Westport for the weekend of July 23 to 25th,  for 72 hours these unique athletes were seen around town soaking up the atmosphere before, during and after the event.  The numbers partaking may be small but each brought their own support crews, supporters … Read more

Wild Mayo Ultra route description

The Wild Mayo 650 Ultra starts in the adventure capital of Ireland Westport; the route leaves the bustling coastal town and hugs the coast line to the surfer’s paradise Mecca of Louisburgh before returning inland to take on the first of many magnificent climbs! First up and not long into the event we have “The Maum”, … Read more

Mayo Ultra traffic notice info for July 24th & 25th

Cyclist on Mayo roads for more than 24hrs. On Saturday July 24h & 25th the Wild Mayo Ultra endurance cycle events start and finish in Westport. The 300k event starts from 7am at the Mariner Hotel Mill St, Westport, each cyclist departs at 3minute intervals. Their route will be via Newport, Furnace, (Wild Nephin drive to Keenan, … Read more