CYCLING IRELAND — BALLYHOURA MTB HALLOWEEN CAMP 2026
October 28th–30th | Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

Contact: Stevie Griffin, Regional Development Officer
stevie.griffin@cyclingireland.ie | 086 183 8059

PLEASE BOOK BASED ON ABILITY — NOT THE TIME SLOT. Sessions are planned and designed around ability level. Booking the wrong session affects your child's safety and the experience of the whole group.

WEDNESDAY 28TH OCTOBER— ENDURO DAY

ENDURO INTRO | 10:30–13:30 | Ages 12–18

Enduro is mountain biking where riders race timed descents on technical, steep trails. This session covers line choice, body position and tackling technical features on Enduro-style terrain. It is not a general MTB session and it is not an introduction to mountain biking.

NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS. Riders must be very comfortable on Blue trails and have experience on Reds — your child should be able to descend steep, rooted terrain with confidence and control their speed on technical ground. If they are new to MTB or still building trail confidence, please book a Core Skills session instead.

We have had children dropped off for Enduro sessions who turned out to be complete beginners. This is a safety risk to your child and to the group. Any rider who does not meet the ability standard will not be permitted to take part. If you are unsure, contact us before booking.

ENDURO RACE CRAFT - ADVANCED SESSION | 14:00–17:00 | Ages 12–18

Enduro racing is won and lost on more than the descents. This session focuses on what it actually takes to perform, transitions, time management, trail reading and fast descents under real pressure. It is not a trail shred. Expect to work.

NOT SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS OR INTERMEDIATE RIDERS.

Riders must be confident and experienced on Red trails before attending.

MANDATORY KIT: All riders must arrive with the full mandatory kit listed in the What to Bring section below.

Riders without the required kit will not be permitted to take part. This mirrors real enduro race requirements.

FULL FACE HELMET REQUIRED FOR ALL WEDNESDAY SESSIONS.

All Enduro sessions are conducted on hard lines and Black-grade trails. A full face helmet is compulsory — no exceptions. Riders arriving without one will not be permitted to take part.

THURSDAY 29TH OCTOBER— CORE SKILLS & PROGRESSION

BEGINNERS & RETURNING BEGINNERS | 10:30–13:30 | Ages 10–18

For riders new to mountain biking, those coming from Cycle Right in school, or riders who want more time building their skills before moving on to harder trails. There is no rush to progress and no pressure to move up.

INTERMEDIATE IMPROVERS & ADVANCED | 14:00–17:00 | Ages 10–18

For riders who are trail-confident and working towards or already riding Red and Black Trails.

This session is broken into smaller groups based on ability.

NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS.

Do not book based on timing or because a friend is attending.

FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER— CORE SKILLS & PROGRESSION

BEGINNERS & RETURNING BEGINNERS | 10:30–13:30 | Ages 10–18

For riders new to mountain biking, those coming from Cycle Right in school, or riders who want more time building their skills before moving on to harder trails. There is no rush to progress and no pressure to move up.

INTERMEDIATE IMPROVERS & ADVANCED | 14:00–17:00 | Ages 10–18

For riders who are trail-confident and working towards or already riding Red and Black terrain. Each session is broken into smaller groups based on ability, so coaching is tailored to where each group actually is.

NOT SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS.

Do not book based on timing or because a friend is attending.

SESSION START TIMES ARE HARD STARTS
All sessions begin promptly at the stated time. Please arrive with enough time to be kitted up, helmeted and bike-ready before the session begins. If your child is not ready to ride at the stated start time, the session will begin without them.

BOOKING INFORMATION
Cycling Ireland membership is required to attend. Membership provides access to all CI camps throughout 2026.

New members: Membership can be added during checkout when booking the camp.

Renewing members: Please renew your membership before attempting to book - do not try to renew at checkout.

Existing 2026 members: You do not need to purchase membership again. Have your membership number ready at checkout.

Booking multiple children or sessions: Please book one person/session at a time when adding new membership - the system will error if you attempt more than one simultaneously.

WHAT TO BRING

Compulsory:

• Helmet
• Gloves
• MTB in good working order

Small backpack (non-negotiable):

• Rain jacket or waterproof shell
• Warm layer (fleece and/or puffer)
• Water and snack
• Spare tube to fit your tyre size.

This is mountain biking. Riders must carry their own layers at all times on the trails.

Riders without a pack will not be permitted on trail.

Bike Rental

Please visit Trail Riders directly for Bike Rental: https://trailriders.ie/pages/bike-rental

Cut-off for Bike Rentals is Friday 23th October.

Please contact if you need any assistance on Bike Rental or Costs.

Questions? Contact Stevie Griffin, Regional Development Officer
stevie.griffin@cyclingireland.ie | 086 183 8059