Work Experience with Biking.ie- Day 3

Wednesday 8^th February

Day tree with Biking.ie in Ballinastoe. The morning started nice and early with a bike rental, one of many through out the week once we sent the customer off on his trek 4500 for the day. After that we put on our biking gear, ready for a recky spin with the mountain bike legend himself Connor Campbell from Revolution Cycles Newry.

We were heading out to check out some possible runs for Round One of the Gravity Enduro taking place this April. After we got back we were off again for a quick lap of the Biking Blitz course around Ballinastoe to finish off our day of riding.

Then it was out to the rental bikes to finish off replacing the remainder of headsets on the bikes . All of a sudden darkness set in and  Niall and I found ourselves in the cabin, in darkness doing the last few bites but due to our world class mechanical skills we finished off all the bikes at ease!       

Work Experience with Biking.ie- Day 1

Aaron Mc Cann from Co. Louth here I am up doing my work experience with Biking.ie for the week! I am an all round cyclist in Cuchulainn C.C. but mountain biking is my main focus in the sport , in the last tree years I’ve raced Mountain Biking races all over the country and as of last year my first international race at the Roc D’azur in the south of France . I’m looking into a Biking career in the future so here at Biking.ie it’s perfect! I will be keeping you updated with my day to day adventures throughout the week!

Monday 6th February 

I made my way up to Ballinastoe Co. Wicklow to Biking.ie HQ and met up with Niall Davis where we discussed our plan for the week over a cup of tea. After our discussion and general biking chit chat we headed out on the bikes to check out the race loop for The Biking Blitz in two weeks time, had a great time out on the trails talking about guiding, lessons and everything else that goes with the job ! Stopped a few times for some trail maintenance which has to be done to keep the place in top condition for the many other riders using the trails.

         

We ended our spin in the new Trail head where we both used the great facilities ran by Biking.ie cleaned down the bikes and checked them over to make sure they were ready for the next spin. After we got cleaned up and had lunch it was out to the rental bikes for some servicing, today’s job was to replace all the headsets on the fleet of over thirty Trek hardtails!

After the first few Niall and I got into a good system were tipping away like a small dumper! And time wasn’t long flying by until the end of the day. I even got myself my very own world famous Biking.ie T-shirt for the rest of the week , I hear they very hard to get your hands on and only a select few have one to their name!

Mountain Biking in Ballinastoe

Ballinastoe was super busy this bank holiday weekend, a few more days of sunshine like that would be great!

Bike Hire at Ballinastoe Woods

Ready and waiting for some pre booked mountain bike rentals at Ballinastoe Mountain Bike Trails in County Wicklow. The most exciting trail centre in Ireland!

Deer Hunting Season 2010-2011

Deer huntiung season is now open, Coillte will put notices at forest gates when hunting is underway.

National Trails Day- 3rd Oct 2010

We are hosting an introduction to mountain biking in Ballinastoe Woods for National Trails Day on the 3rd of October 2010. We will be running two introductory classes- for FREE! Bike hire will be available at a discounted rate of €20 for those attending the classes.

Our main aim is to slowly build up your confidence on a mountain bike by demonstrating fundamental skills. A moderate fitness level is required and it would help if you aren't a complete stranger to cycling of some description! We will chat about the sport, finding a club and having fun on your bike.

Session 1 at 10am
Session 2 at 12pm

Places must be booked beforehand.
info@biking.ie

New Hire Bikes

We just took delivery of some shinny new Trek 4900 hardtails which you’ll be able to rent at Ballinastoe, 3 rock, Djouce... We deliver anywhere in Dublin/ Wicklow.

The bikes are really nice to ride because of the wide riser bar, plush suspension and good bontragger tires. The bikes come equipped with 27 speed Shimano Deore grear, Shimano Deore hydraulic discs and a remote lock out to stop the suspension bobbing on the climbs, which saves you energy on the uphills! To rent a bike contact the bike hire hotline 0834346992

Mountaing biking at ballinastoe

Mountain bike hire now available at Ballinastoe. We have full suspension and hardtail bikes in a range of sizes. Helmets included in the cost. So on your bike! Summer is around the corner.
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