Beginner Adventure race training day
| Entry Fee | €25.00 |
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New to Adventure Racing? Adventure Racing Ireland Launches Pathway for Beginner Adults
Adventure Racing Ireland is inviting adult beginners and developing endurance athletes to take their first steps into adventure racing through a supported pathway aimed at building skills, forming teams, and entering the Adventure Racing Ireland Team Series.
This initiative is designed for people who are curious about adventure racing but may not yet have the experience, confidence, or a ready-made teammate. Whether you come from running, cycling, paddling, hillwalking, or simply enjoy outdoor challenges, this programme provides a welcoming entry point into the sport.
This training event will include mountain biking, foot navigation and map reading challenges and other activities. A schedule for the day and recommended kit list is provided below. All attendees should also bring a good packed lunch, termos and other snacks for the day
Provisional Schedule of the day will be as follows:
- 09.30am:- Participants arrive at Event HQ ( check-in, gear-up & get bikes ready!)
- 10.00am:- Briefing for the Day
- 10.15am: Biking (bike nav + basic Skills)
- 12.30am:- Return to HQ
- 12.30am - 1.00pm: Lunch Break
- 1.00pm - 2.30pm: Map Reading Skills Theory/Practical
- 2.30pm - 3.15pm: Orienteering (foot)
- 3.15 - 3.30pm Swap to bikes
- 3.30 - 4.30pm - MTB trails
- 4.30 - 4.45pm - Change
- 5pm - 5.15pm - Chat about what to expect if entering team race/pairing up, upcoming races etc
Parking available at Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trail Centre car Park (€5 cost per car)
To enter this training event you need to have current membership to ARI. If you are not a member already you can Join ARI Here
Recommended Kit:
- Mountain Bike (MTB's can also be booked through Trailriders which are onsite. Pre booking advised)
- Bike Helmet, spare tube, pump & tyre levers, bike lights mounted on the front and back of the bike
- Bike Map Holder RECOMMENDED only.
- Trail running shoes
- Change of cloths from biking to foot based activities
- Quality Waterproof Jacket and Overpants.
- Waterproof Map holder
- Mobile Phone in a waterproof holder or zip lock bag
- Back Pack
- Spare base layer
- Water + Snacks
- Good Lunch & Food ( for the day)
- Warm Clothing for after activities
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