IDMS Round 1 2026

The first round of the Irish Downhill Mountainbike Series Located in Carrick Mountain Glenealy, Co. Wicklow.

Carrick is a regular venue on the IDMS calendar and is known for being one of the longer tracks on the calendar with a mix of high speed sections linking up big jumps and technical challenges. It's not for the feint of heart. https://linktr.ee/gravitybikeclub

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 youth, juvenile and junior categories 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). A "practice ban" will be in place for two weeks before the event, i.e. from Saturday 11th April onwards. Please respect this. Competitors caught practising the track during this time will be disqualified without refund.

Provisional timetable subject to change.
Friday 17th
Early sign on 6pm - 8pm (sharp)

Saturday 18th
Sign on 8.00-10.30 am
First up-lift 8.45 am
Lunch (track closed - no uplifts) 13.00-14.00
Seeding Runs 14.00-16.00
16.00 onwards track closed

Sunday 19th
First up-lift 8.45 am
Lunch (track closed - no uplifts) 13.00-14.00
Race Runs 14.00-16.00
Start times for seeding and race runs will be posted at the event.