Cycling Blog

Fresh from completing The Western Challenge 525km a few days ago, I decided to put down a few notes on my preparation and how the event went. The Western Challenge is categorized as an ultra event as it has routes of 200km or more available. While similar to audax-type events, there are a few differences UltraRead More »Preparing For and Completing Ultra Cycling Events

My First MTB Audax An Audax is a form of long-distance cycling. Participants strive to complete routes within specified time limits. Along the route each rider will have a card (known as a brevet card) stamped at a series of checkpoints demonstrating that each checkpoint has been reached in good time. Most Audax events areRead More »First Mountain Bike (MTB) Audax

Why Cycle Abroad? Many cyclists travel abroad to take on a new challenge, often the lure of famous climbs in the Alps or Pyrenees. For others, it may be to attend a pre-season training camp in warm climates such as Spain. Whatever the reason, cycling abroad gives you the opportunity to try new routes and meetRead More »Planning a Cycle Trip Abroad. What You Need To Know

Mizen to Malin cycle challenge. A presentation guide In June 2018 I was part of a group of 13 cyclists that completed the Mizen to Malin cycle in less than 24 hours. The presentation at the link below is useful for planning for a sub 24-hour challenge or if you want to spread the distanceRead More »Mizen to Malin Planning Presentation

Malin to Mizen Cycle Training Schedule On June 03rd this year I completed the Mizen to Malin cycle in 23 hours 23 minutes. One of the most common questions I have received since then is what training schedule I used to prepare for the event. Main elements of my prep were plenty of group cycles.Read More »Malin to Mizen Cycle Training Schedule

This is not a story about a bike professional. It’s about the highs and lows of my cycling past time,  someone who bought a bike in their late thirties and continues to cycle into their forties. However, don’t mind the age thing as I discovered. Many of the strongest cyclists I know are much, muchRead More »Buying a bicycle – The first 50,000km

Why Mizen to Malin? Mizen Head is the most Southerly point in Ireland and Malin Head is the most northerly.  As the crow flies, the two points are 466 km (290 mi) apart but you end up covering around 600km sticking to the road network. Many cycling clubs use Mizen to Malin as a challenge to raise fundsRead More »Cycling Mizen to Malin in Less Than 24 Hours

Land of the Giants Duathlon Claremorris hosted the 5th edition of the Land of the Giants Duathlon on December 28th 2016. This was one of the biggest ever held duathlons in the West, with nearly 400 taking part. It sold out weeks in advance so if you are interested in taking part in the 2017 event youRead More »Beginners Guide For Participating in the Land of the Giants Duathlon

My Ireland West Duathlon Series Story The Ireland West Duathlon Series was launched in 2015 by www.raceface.ie. The series consisted of 5 events which started in Claremorris on December 29th 2015 and finished on March 19th 2016 in Castlebar. I signed up for the €100 early bird option which is good value for 5 duathlons. Watch outRead More »Ireland West Duathlon Series