Dublin Blitz- 3 Rock

I was thinking of entering the mtb blitz on the 8th (if it's not to late), but was just wondering about the event. Is the races going to be on single track trails or just around some sort of a field? :)
I have looked at the website and it looks like it would be great craic. I know the where abouts of Ticknock but have never riden the trail, so would be unfamiliar with the trail head or where to meet.
Any answers would be appreciated!
Regards Eoin
Its on the new Coilte Trails on Three Rock / Ticknock. The official opening. Mostly gravel single track. Top section is very fast (dangerous). Bottom section is more technical.
you'd definitely want to get yourself up there before the race (ie; this week) for a few practice runs on BOTH trails
some sections are so fast you'll scare the pants of yourself - you don't wanna be hitting them blind first time in a race
Did a few laps of the new trail with my non-so-savage friends today. The top section is ok but where did all of those breaking bumps come from on the lower section? There must have been hundreds of goobers polluting the place for the last couple of dry weeks.
It's very greasy up there at the moment so I recon there will be carnage tomorrow.
Yep you can sign on in the morning.

Wow max didn't realise you turned into a super pro! By "goobers poluting the place" do you mean the average guy/girl on a bike? ; )

Its very wet up there now, thunder and lightning all afternoon! Just as well its on the official trails, at least there will be no bog holes!
Ah you know what I mean, it's so close to town that it attracts everyone. There are shortcuts around corners already!
I don't mind average guy/girl on a bike, actually I was riding with some of them yesterday...
Originally posted by Max Power View Post
Did a few laps of the new trail with my non-so-savage friends today. The top section is ok but where did all of those breaking bumps come from on the lower section? There must have been hundreds of goobers polluting the place for the last couple of dry weeks.
It's very greasy up there at the moment so I recon there will be carnage tomorrow.
Max..thats out of order. Seriously out of order,
Richie
Sorry, I didn't mean it to come across like that.

Went up there today after the road race and it looked like a great success, the weather also didn't disappoint.
i hope it went well kids ..the thoughts of riding a bike today....jeebus..i'm never drinking again.
Yeah it was deadly, the weather turned out great, thought it was going to be miserable after I got soaked on the way up....good buzz up there, it's a lovely 'official' trail.
Yeah Richie, they were singing your praises for the work you're doing with the kids these days.
who's they now and judging by Aines photos on facebook there were only a handful of EPIC riders at it..
"They" was the Mayor(ess) of Dun-laoighre-Rathdown CC. You were the very first person she mentioned, and had to be prompted to mention others!
Originally posted by Byrner View Post
there were only a handful of EPIC riders at it..
thats a massive improvement on the last two !!
I was thinking of entering the mtb blitz on the 8th (if it's not to late), but was just wondering about the event. Is the races going to be on single track trails or just around some sort of a field? :)
I have looked at the website and it looks like it would be great craic. I know the where abouts of Ticknock but have never riden the trail, so would be unfamiliar with the trail head or where to meet.
Any answers would be appreciated!
Regards Eoin
Its on the new Coilte Trails on Three Rock / Ticknock. The official opening. Mostly gravel single track. Top section is very fast (dangerous). Bottom section is more technical.
you'd definitely want to get yourself up there before the race (ie; this week) for a few practice runs on BOTH trails
some sections are so fast you'll scare the pants of yourself - you don't wanna be hitting them blind first time in a race
Did a few laps of the new trail with my non-so-savage friends today. The top section is ok but where did all of those breaking bumps come from on the lower section? There must have been hundreds of goobers polluting the place for the last couple of dry weeks.
It's very greasy up there at the moment so I recon there will be carnage tomorrow.
Yep you can sign on in the morning.

Wow max didn't realise you turned into a super pro! By "goobers poluting the place" do you mean the average guy/girl on a bike? ; )

Its very wet up there now, thunder and lightning all afternoon! Just as well its on the official trails, at least there will be no bog holes!
Ah you know what I mean, it's so close to town that it attracts everyone. There are shortcuts around corners already!
I don't mind average guy/girl on a bike, actually I was riding with some of them yesterday...
Originally posted by Max Power View Post
Did a few laps of the new trail with my non-so-savage friends today. The top section is ok but where did all of those breaking bumps come from on the lower section? There must have been hundreds of goobers polluting the place for the last couple of dry weeks.
It's very greasy up there at the moment so I recon there will be carnage tomorrow.
Max..thats out of order. Seriously out of order,
Richie
Sorry, I didn't mean it to come across like that.

Went up there today after the road race and it looked like a great success, the weather also didn't disappoint.
i hope it went well kids ..the thoughts of riding a bike today....jeebus..i'm never drinking again.
Yeah it was deadly, the weather turned out great, thought it was going to be miserable after I got soaked on the way up....good buzz up there, it's a lovely 'official' trail.
Yeah Richie, they were singing your praises for the work you're doing with the kids these days.
who's they now and judging by Aines photos on facebook there were only a handful of EPIC riders at it..
"They" was the Mayor(ess) of Dun-laoighre-Rathdown CC. You were the very first person she mentioned, and had to be prompted to mention others!
Originally posted by Byrner View Post
there were only a handful of EPIC riders at it..
thats a massive improvement on the last two !!