Ticknock Trail Update
Construction of the permanent mtb trails at Ticknock in Dublin is now well underway. Unfortunately, the project has been delayed by the extreme weather in December which saw the hillls covered in 2-3 ft...
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Ticknock trail construction starts Tuesday 19/Oct
The Dublin Mountains Partnership and Coillte is to construct the first purpose built and sustainable Mountain Bike Trails at Ticknock Forest with work commencing on Tuesday 19th October 2010. This is a very exciting time for Dublin-based mountainbikers, with official trails now being constructed within cycling distance from the city-centre. It is also a boon […]
Ticknock Construction Contract Awarded
Coillte have awarded the contract to construct 8km of mtb trails at Ticknock, Dublin to Metro Building Contractors Ltd from Wexford. Paul Duffy, Managing Director of Metro expects the trails to be completed by the end of 2010.
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MTB Mournes Project Moves Ahead.
Things seem to be finally moving ahead on plans to put purpose built trails into both Rostrevor and Castlewellan Forest Parks. Route flagging has begun in Rostrevor and it is hoped both this work and the flagging in Castlewellan will be completed by September, with a view to project being completed in 2011. Checkout the […]
Ticknock Trail Information Update
Yesterday evening, the DMP held a public presentation at Ticknock, Dublin to outline their plans for permanent, waymarked mountainbike trails in the area. A large number of mtbers, walkers and locals turned out for the unveiling of the plans. The trails, designed by Coillte Recreation Manager Daithi DeForge, are intended to provide a facility for the […]
Connemara MTB Development Plan
A trail-development plan is being put together to assess opportunities for mountain bike trails and facilities in Derroura and Derryclare in the Inagh Valley, Co. Galway. A group of local riders have formed the Connemara Mountain Bike Alliance to develop trails in the area. Funding for the development plan has been awarded from the Forum […]
Coillte MTB trails plans meeting: Ticknock and Ballyedmonduff
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE The DUBLIN MOUNTAINS PARTNERSHIP and COILLTE are hosting a public information evening about the proposed mountain bike trail system in Coillte Ticknock and Ballyedmonduff forests. Details of the routes and plans for the area will be on show and managers will be available to discuss the project. Date: 22nd July 2010 Time: […]
Petition for BMX Track in Co. Meath
The recently formed Ratoath BMX Club is actively campaigning for the construction of a permanent BMX track in Co. Meath. Please show your support for this development by visiting their website and signing the online petition.
www.ratoathbmx.com
