Garmins unashamadly triathlon orientated Forerunner 310XT has been updated with a new sleaker design, extended battery life and a host of new training and racing features.  The new model, named the Forerunner 910XT, is released just in time for the Tiathlon World Championships in Kona this weekend and named as the companies multisport trainer.

Full press [...]

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With the popularity of Fixed wheel bikes it was only a matter of time until Hollywood took notice.  Premium rush is a chase movie where our hero is a bike courier on the streets of New York.

Premium rush is directed by David Koepp, screenwriter on films such as Jurassic Park, Mission: Impossible, Spider-Man and other [...]

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Come riding with Danny Macaskill, Daniel Dhers and Martin Söderström around the archipeligo of islands on one side of Stockholm city.

POC Bike Excursion from ANTIMEDIA on Vimeo.

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The 2011 Cycling Ireland Offroad AGM will be held on Saturday Oct 8th. in Taylor’s pub, Ticknock, Dublin.  This is the annual event which allows Cycling Ireland members to have their voice heard in governing how the sport is run in this country, both XC and DH.  Last years AGM saw a floor motion to [...]

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Five hundred and eighty riders signed up for the 13th official Single Speed World Championships which took place last weekend at the Ballyhoura mountain bike trail centre in County Limerick, Ireland.  Ireland’s Niall Davis of biking.ie emerging the eventual male World Champion to take the coveted tattoo first prize. Competitors faced a gruelling 38 [...]

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Garmin have just announced details of their newest bike GPS unit, the Edge 200.  Basically a stripped down version of their phenomenally successful Edge 500 unit, it has all the functions you would expect from a bike computer but with the addition of class leading GPS built in which comes to life once connected to [...]

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Mountain biking great Jacquie Phelan is coming to Ireland for the Single Speed World Championships this August 2011. This is a once in a life time chance to ride with a true mountain bike legend. Biking.ie are hosting two mountain bike rides with Jacquie, all money raised goes towards Jacuies expenses in travelling to Ireland. [...]

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He’s back with a specially produced piece for the Channel 4’s Concrete Circus documentary (more parts below).  Watch out for riding the cable which is just simply stunning.

Free running -

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The Epic Blast is fast approaching and it has just been announced that former World Champion Gee Atherton will be racing.  Here is the release from race organiser Richie Byrne of Epic.  More indepth info to follow as soon as we have it.
Hello..on the weekend of the 10th and 11th of September in conjunction with [...]

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Richie Byrne is busy turning kids into MTBers with his Sproc kids initiative.  For anyone interested contact Richie on o876376065.  Over to Richie…

There comes a time when Nature needs a helping hand. We have a big problem in Ireland, most of the population are cowards. They are afraid to say the wrong thing, do [...]

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Havign become used to associating billions with bank debt and other such depressing things it is nice to think of it in another way.  Garmin’s excellent online repository for users of all their exercise data, Garmin Connect, has just supassed a billion miles logged.

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Irish (!) rider Mel Spath is just back from competing in the fourth round of the British NPS round in Margam Park in the UK where she finished second and currently leads the overall.  You can read about her exploits on her excellent blog but we have reproduced her diary entry from the race.  Husband [...]

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Shimano has just announced that their Di2 electronic shifting technology will be available at Ultegra level from September.

Di2 has been used by pro-riders in the peloton for a few years now and even by sprinters.  Benefits include an auto-tuned front derailleur, pre-programmed gear ratios and precise and quick shifting.  However up until now the price [...]

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Next Wednesday the capital will echo with ringing bikebells as riders follow a preplanned route.  Starting from Grand Canal Square at 12.45pm in Dublin’s Docklands before setting off on a leisurely 6km (30 minute) cycle.

The cycle will conclude in Grand Canal Square

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Building on the success of their grassroots training program for kids (Sprocket Rocket), Cycling Ireland are organising a kids biking day at Punchestown racecourse on the 18th of June from 11-3 as part of Bike Week.  With BMX demos, the Biking.ie test track and loads of other events make sure and bring your kids down [...]

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This sunday, the 19th, from 10am  till 1 a fleet of demo bikes will be available for riders from the carpark at Ticknock.

Details of some of the bikes available are starting to leak out.

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Details for the 2011 Epic Blast are begining to emerge with the launch of the website.

The EPIC BLAST V from Victor Lucas on Vimeo.

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Just in some video of the BMX track under construction in Ratoath.  It looks fantastic!

Ratoath BMX Track Build 5-June-2011 from Lar M on Vimeo.

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This Friday to Sunday the Adventure Weekend will take place in the RDS, showcasing a variety of adventure based activities and holidays from around the country.  Add in a mix of amazing demo areas with everything from a skydiving simulator to Zorbing, paint balling and zip lining to name a few.  We will be on [...]

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SRAM have added to their arsenal of companies by acquiring power meter company Quarq.  SRAM are now expected to release SRAM branded power meters in the very near future as Quarq were developing a new display head unit which they were about to launch.

Full press release below -

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It has been a great week for mountain biking in Ireland with the front cover of the Irish Times on Monday showing a picture of the Biking Blitz and now a video has been produced for Newtalk by Henry McKean.

Intrepid reporter Henry took to the trails of 3Rock with Niall Davis and Tarja Owens of Biking.ie [...]

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You may or may not know that work is about to commence on a new BMX Race track in Ratoath Co. Meath.  Building  will start in the 1st week of May with Heavy Equipment in use for the 1st two weeks, then the money runs out….
Labour is required to finish off the track on the [...]

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Sir Jimmy ( Jim’ll Fix It ) Saville takes you on an action packed tour round Fort William and Lochaber in Scotland, which is otherwise known as The Outdoor Capital of the UK!

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Garmin have just announced details of a new addition to their fitness watch family the Forerunner 610 sports watch - a slim, yet robust and weather-proof touchscreen solution for serious runners seeking an extra advantage. Forerunner 610 can stand up to rain, sweat and splashes, and is responsive enough that it can be operated with [...]

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This is a nice little film of French trials rider Leo Nobile, not quite Danny McAskill’s mind-blowing tricks but good all the same.

More Mountain Biking Videos

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Purveyor of the finest 29 inch wheels, Niner bikes have just announced two initiatives to support the International Mountain Bike Association who work to build, maintain and open mountain bike trails.

First, Niner has designed and produced 9 limited edition Air 9 Carbon framesets.

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Garmin will be supporting the 53 Degrees North Carrickmines store next week during the 53 Degrees North Walking Festival in Dublin. Monday see’s the store offer a 10% discount on their large range of Garmin Fitness and Outdoor products, to continue through the festival week and the week after.

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Ever wonder what a World Cup Downhill racers day is like in the off season?  Well former World Champion Rachel Atherton recently told us on her blog which is reproduced below.  Granted not every World Cup Downhill racer trains with their two brother one of which is a former World Champion too…
A RANDOM DAY
8.30am - [...]

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From the Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission - A number of mountainbikers have reported large rocks being deliberately rolled onto the new purpose-built mtb trails on Three Rock in Dublin. We have reported this to Coillte and received the following response:
Thanks for this notice. We will have someone out to the site ASAP to rectify.
The signage [...]

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Industry website Bikebiz is claiming that componentry manufacturer RaceFace is to go into liquidation.  Based in Vancouver, Canada the company is renowned for making strong yet light products and is very strongly associated with the freeride scene and manufacturer Rocky Mountain.
If the rumours are true (and Bikebiz has quite a strong reputation on things like [...]

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