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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
An ode to the humble choc ice (By John Magee 300k finisher)
Saturday 24th July, I had the date marked in the calendar for about two months, once I had brought myself around to the idea of a 300km ride. It sounded OK… I’d have a fair bit of training done and the weather would be decent. Alas the weather wasn’t decent, it was brutal! John Magee, … 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
Ireland West Duathlon report 2020 with full category breakdown.
The 2020 Bridge Signs Ireland West Duathlon Series had another great year with over 400 participants taking part in one or more events, it was also the most competitive yet with the last event deciding who the winners would be in the male and female categories. Considering the weather we had we were lucky to … Read more
Hollymount Wheelers make it 3 in a row
Its been another great year for the Hollymount Wheelers who for the third year running have taken the club team title… They were to the fore in many of the categories.. with Edel Reilly their star winning the ladies, James Malone and Noel Jennings performed consistently to win the Relay category and Ann Stagg Flynn … Read more
Ballinrobe Duathlon results 2020
Storm Jorge fails to dampen Ballinrobe Duathlon. After one of the worst storms this year, storm Jorge blew out of steam just in time for Ballinrobe to run their 11th consecutive duathlon, it was the toughest years yet with a postponement and a really harsh day for the rescheduled date. Having one bad years weather … Read more
Overall leader tables of the Bridge Signs IWDS after 3 rounds
Ballinrobe will be a stormy affair on Sunday .. forget storm Jorge.. the real fight will be on the roads and Bowers greenway with battles royal in both the mens and ladies categories to see who will take the overall honors in the Ireland West Duathlon series for 2020. All form guides down.. its away … Read more
Ballinrobe Duathlon March 1st
The Rescheduled Ballinrobe Duathlon will now be held on Sunday March 1st On line entry is still available on https://www.njuko.net/bd-2020/select_competition closes on Friday at 9pm. Full details re the event: Registration Sign on at the Lakeside Sports and fitness gym, Station Rd, just off the Kilmaine Rd, Ballinrobe from 6pm to 8pm Saturday 29th and … Read more
Ballinrobe Duathlon Postponed till March 1st
Due to the severe weather warning by Met Eireann the Ballinrobe Duathlon this Sunday February 9th has been unfortunately been postponed till Sunday March 1st. Met Éireann is forecasting very stormy conditions this weekend with a yellow extreme weather warning for high winds and heavy rain issued. Storm Ciara is set to hit Ireland this weekend making … Read more
