Wild Mayo Ultra 500 Unsupported Sean Hernon (The Bear ) Galway Bay CC As the saying goes “everything you want is on the other side of fear”. As I write this, just over a week since finishing the Wild Mayo Ultra 500km unsupported, body parts (notably my chest) may be sore but this is outweighed … Read more
In the Wild Mayo Ultra we had 2 categories in the 300k distance: The unsupported category, riders had to be self sufficient getting around the route and the supported category, where riders could have a support follow vehicle much like a Time Trial, the main difference between the 2 categories for the participant is in … Read more
What an event this was, wild is the word for this great event hosted by www.raceface.ie that really show cases Mayo’s rugged beauty. I only found out I could go at the last minute and checked could I get into the 200K race. Unfortunately this wasn’t possible but there was a deferred entry for the … Read more
The Wild Mayo Ultra cycling challenge will take place on the 12th and 13th of May in Westport. This year the event has attracted participants from France, Holland and the UK, it is now recognised as one of the toughest endurance cycling challenges in Ireland and has been added to Ireland’s Ultra cycling Trilogy which also includes … Read more
Entries closing. Why not be part of a relay team ? Maybe the Wild Mayo Ultra solo isn’t your thing why not pull a group of buddies together.. 4 persons can easily get around the 650k course in 22hours or less depending on fitness levels but who cares if it takes longer as you will … Read more
Wild Mayo Ultra is delighted to be teaming up with our friends at Mondello24hr and the Donegal Ultra 555/333 to create the ultimate annual endurance challenge – Ireland’s Ultra Cycling Trilogy. That’s three races in three different counties offering three different cycling experiences. Kicking off with the scenic Wild Mayo Ultra on May 12 … Read more
In our last post we profiled the 200 & 300k routes now we step up to the 500 & 650 routes. Take a close look as there are a few subtle differences.. Going long Once you go over the 300k mark, for many they are now entering into the unknown zone… some people thrive here … Read more
Thinking about signing up to one of the Wild Mayo Ultra routes and feel a bit iffy ? To help you decide, we have profiled the 200 and 300k routes, rather than having to spend hours scrolling the net we have cut to the chase and give you the info that’s most important. Remember #wildmayoultra … Read more
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
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
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