Warning to Ticknock/ThreeRock users
Important update from CI Offroad Commission: Work has been recently performed by Coillte near the upper Ticknock carpark in order to deter riders from cutting down across a short section of singletrack to the...
Category: Trails and Access
Moneyscalp Forest Closed
Following the discovery of the tree-disease P. ramorum in Moneyscalp forest, large areas of trees are to be felled to prevent the spread of the disease. The forest is closed to all users during the felling and access will be limited to forest roads only for a period of 3 years. We urge all mountinbikers […]
Ballinastoe MTB Trails – Forest Operations
An update from Coillte Outdoors: Forest operations of windrowing brash close to MTB Trails at Ballinastoe. Forest operations in the way of windrowing brash has started on a clearfelled section, this is to facilitate new planting that will be commencing shortly, please note there might be small section closures as a result. For your health and safety […]
Update from MBI
Following a recent call for submissions to the Coillte MTB Strategy, concerns have been raised in some quarters regarding the level of involvement of the mountain bike community in communications with Coillte, as well as other landowners, and also relating to the level of progress to date and the value of continued dialogue. While it is not practical […]
Trail Information Request for National Mountain Bike Strategy
The CI Offroad Commission is currently making submissions to Coillte regarding a draft National Mountain Bike Strategy. While we are confident we are aware of many of the key hotspot areas for mountain bike activity, there may be areas of Coillte lands being use that we are not aware of. If you are a local […]
2011 Offroad AGM Report
Thanks to all who attended the 2011 Offroad AGM. The minutes from the AGM can be viewed HERE. The reports presented at the AGM can be viewed HERE Congratulations to the various award winners also. Riders were awarded trophies for the XC and DH NPS and National Champs, the XC Leinster League and the various special […]
Ballinastoe Trails – Upgrade Works
From Coillte Outdoors: Remedial work on the single track parts of the Ballinastoe MTB trail will commence on Monday the 26th September and will be ongoing for 3 weeks until the 14th October, please note there will be rolling section closures as a result. For your health and safety please respect these closures and do […]
Funding Secured for Davagh Forest Trail Development.
In partnership with Cookstown District Council, CAAN is working on a project to deliver approximately 11.5kms of multi purpose trails within Davagh Forest. A concept plan was completed by Dafydd Davis in 2009 and this will form the basis of the new trail system. Funding has been secured and it is hoped that the new […]
Ticknock Trail Maintenance – Section Closed
Following feekback from trail-users, repair work and modifications will be carried out on Ticknock. The outward section of the Ticknock MTB loop (“Metro 2″) will be temporarily closed for maintenance from 19th-23rd September. Please obey signage and stay off this section of trail during the duration of the works. You can see a map of […]
Moycullen Trail Nears Completion
A new trail construction project is underway in Moycullen, Co. Galway. It’s a collaboration between Connemara MTB, Moycullen Community Development Association, Galway County Council Community Support Scheme and Moycullen Bike Works. The goal is to have the trail complete by National Trails Day on October 2nd. Vounteers will be needed for upcoming trail-building days, keep […]
