What distance must one complete to be considered an Ultra cyclist? Basically, it’s any cycling event longer than a century, in old money this is considered 100 miles (160k). Nowadays 200k is regarded as the starter distance (125miles). In Ultra cycling rules this distance must be completed on your own (Same as a TT ) … Read more
The Newport Rocky Mountain High gravel/off-road event had something for every participant, some came to just ramble around the gravel tracks others were a tad more competitive and raced the route. One thing for sure by the end of the day everyone was in awe of the majestic scenery beauty of the area. With two … Read more
If you are looking to make a weekend of it for the Newport Rocky High Grave event and plan on taking in more adventure, here are a few suggestions. Newport is a great base and is very central and is a perfect gate way to to Achill, Ballycroy, Erris North Mayo, Westport, and the Nephins. … Read more
Will your face be in any of our Raceface photos in 2023? March 4th Newport Rocky Mountain High Gravel Off road event 2 event distances 40k and 60k, something to suit all abilities. Enter here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/YA3DurOFjv May 11th and 12th, The Wild Mayo Ultra events. 4 Ultra distances to choose from Enter here: https://eventmaster.ie/event/A1nbTjlIlv/ydOaig6HW … Read more
Attracting visitors to the road less travelled. On Saturday March 4th the second edition of the “Newport Rocky Mountain High” Gravel off road event will be staged in and around the Burrishoole area. Participants will be travelling from around the country to give the roads less travelled a go. Starting and finishing at ‘Hotel Newport’, Co. … Read more
Thanks folks for supporting us by entering one of our events in 2022, we hope to see your FACE at one of our events in 2023 Our first event is the Newport Rocky mountain high gravel event with 2 distance options on March 4th Our second event is the Wild Mayo Ultra on May … Read more
On Saturday March 4th Raceface event will host a gravel event with 2 distances to choose from. Both distances start outside the Newport Hotel. The 40k event has a good spread of terrains that will take you up on to the old Rocky mountain high trail to Mulranny passing right under the shadow of the … Read more
Gravel Grind West was a great success for off-road cycling in the West Mayo area. The weekend kicked off with an introduction to cycling off road. With the finish line setup and the picturesque features around the pond down at the Quay it was the ideal setting for a youths event. Cycling Connacht and … Read more
The Strava 110k women’s event results. Overall 1st Sara Canny Western Lakes Cycling Club 2nd Marcia Salvador TC Racing – Cycling Team 3rd Eve Daly Galway Bay Cycling Club Thanks to prize sponsors Westport Bike Shop Ltd, Nuasan Marrey Bikes the Towers bar and restaurant and Raceface events 110k Strava segment and … Read more
Gravel Grind West Itinerary Saturday 17th September Kids Check in: From 12 TO 12.50 at the Towers Bar & Restaurant Marquee The Quay Westport. Kids cycling activities with Daire Feeley from 1-3pm at the grass area around the pond. Please park responsibly in the dedicated carparks, no parking in front of shops or business … 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.
