This event takes place on the 5th and 6th of august 2023
"Shronaboy Farm and Tralee Bay MTB present the second round of the Irish Downhill Mountain bike Series
Located just outside Killarney near the village of Glenflesk. This venues offers something different with stunning 360 scenery. The track drops over 350m with a mix high speed sections , tasty technical trail sections with rock rollers, berms, steps, drop-offs linking up to berms and jumps into the finish area and race village.
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Downhill (DH) mountain biking is an adventure sport, which carries a high level of risk, including serious injury or death. The course will feature uneven terrain, steep descending, jumps, rocks, trees and roots. Track conditions may change during the event, especially if conditions are wet. By entering this event, you accept the risks.
This event is not suitable for beginners. Competitors should have prior experience of DH mountain biking and a level of skill suitable for downhill racing.
Your bike should be of a suitable standard for DH racing must be maintained to a safe condition. Competitors deemed to have unsafe or unsuitable equipment will be disqualified (with no refund).
Full face helmets are mandatory. Knee elbow, back protection and gloves are strongly advised for all riders and mandatory for all under 18 riders in line with Cycling Ireland regulations)
Cycling Ireland Mountainbike Rules and Policies
Under 18s must be entered by a parent or guardian and a parent or guardian must remain at the race venue for the duration of the event (practice day and race day).
Provisional timetable subject to change
Friday 4th
Early sign on 6pm - 8pm
Saturday 5th
Sign on 8.00-11.00 am (sharp)
First up-lift 9.00 am
Lunch (track closed - no uplifts) 13.00-14.00
Uplifts 14:00 - 15:00
Seedruns 15:00 to 17:00
17:00 onwards track closed
Sunday 6th
First up-lift 8.00 am
Practice Finishes at 12:00
Race Runs 13.00-15.00
Start times for seeding and race runs will be posted at the event.