BIKING BLITZ - SPRING 2011
National Mountain Bike Series Visits Wicklow in February 2011
The Biking Blitz spring series kicks off the 2011 mountain bike season with events taking place nationwide. The Blitz encourages communities around the county to get on their mountain bikes.
February 6th 2011; masses of keen bikers will descent upon Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails in Roundwood in Co Wicklow for the opening round of the Biking Blitz series. It is hoped that national and secondary schools around Wicklow will promote the event and encourage youngster to try the fun mountain bike event. The bike trails have been specially designed by international experts to challenge and thrill all levels of cyclists.
The event is being promoted by biking.ie Ireland's mountain biking experts, headed by Tarja Owens and Niall Davis, both highly decorated international competitors. Davis says "I'm really excited the Blitz is coming to Wicklow. Ballinastoe Woods is the perfect venue with exciting trails and stunning views of Lough Tay from the top of the mountain. It will be great to take part and watch."
The event is expected to attract large numbers of competitors and spectators from around the country, giving a much welcomed boost to the local area. Billed to be an excellent family fun day out, entry is free for all spectators.
Wicklow Blitz, Sunday 6th February 2011
- Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails, Roundwood.
- Registration from 9.30 to 11.30
- Youth U12, U14, U16 races start at 10.30
- Senior race time 12.00noon
See www.biking.ie for further information, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call +353 (0) 83 434 6992
