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
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
Q: What is Gravel Grind West? A: Gravel Grind West is a gravel cycling event hosted by Raceface Events and Marrey Bikes, Ballinrobe. Riders can choose from two route options—approximately 50 km or 100 km—featuring scenic gravel roads on the Lost Treasure trail, The Bowers Way river towpath and the Croagh Patrick heritage trail where historic landmarks, … Read more
Gravel Grind West: GGW Ballinrobe – A Gravel Adventure Like No Other! Sunday, August 24th, 2025 Ballinrobe, County Mayo Get ready to leave the tarmac behind and dive into one of Ireland’s most exciting gravel cycling experiences!Raceface Events proudly presents Gravel Grind West Ballinrobe — a bold new twist on Ireland’s premier gravel series, now starting and finishing in … Read more
Westport played host to the Wild Mayo Ultra on May 30–31, and true to its name, the event delivered punishing winds, unforgiving terrain, and unforgettable memories. A strong southwesterly wind battered the riders all weekend long, making every kilometre earned and every finish line crossed an extraordinary feat. Two sectors in particular—the leg from Bangor … Read more
Wild Mayo Ultra Returns This Weekend – Ireland’s Premier Endurance Cycling Challenge Westport, Co. Mayo – The Wild Mayo Ultra, one of Ireland’s most thrilling endurance cycling events, kicks off this Friday, May 30th, promising a weekend of intense competition, breathtaking landscapes, and unmatched camaraderie among ultra cyclists from across Ireland and beyond. The event begins on Friday … Read more
Get ready to ride through one of the most breathtaking and rugged landscapes in Ireland. The Wild Mayo Ultra is back for 2025, offering cyclists the choice of 200k, 300k, or 500k routes through the untamed beauty of County Mayo. From rolling coastlines to remote mountain passes, this is more than just a race—it’s … 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.
