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

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

WILD MAYO Ultra Cycle events launch in Westport

Westport is re-establishing itself as the Adventure Capital of Ireland.  The town is well known for its association with adventure racing and now the extreme discipline of Ultra Cycling is coming to the port.   Ireland West Promotion group are the event promoters, with help from local clubs.  The course has been strategically plotted around … Read more

Want to try an ultra cycling event ?

Most people follow the crowd, do the tried and trusted sportif thing while keeping well clear of events where you must cycle alone. But, are those that don’t go on a personal journey of self exploration missing out?   One must commit! An Ultra is not the same as other events, you must commit early … Read more