The 3rd and final race of the developmental XC Race Series events commences on 21st March in Derroura, Galway.

This series is sponsored by the Cycling Ireland Offroad Commission, Biking.ie, and Snap Printing, being managed by Richie Byrne from EPICMTB and supported by various volunteers and club-members around the country.

While you have the option of registering on the day, you are requested to register online for this event in order to speed-up the sign-on process and reduce queues on the Sunday morning.

Online registration will be closing at 1pm on Sat 20th March so make sure to register in time!
Sign-on on the Sunday will close at approx 11am so ensure to arrive early, get your race plate and have a practice lap or two!

This 3 race series is aimed at the beginner/novice, women and youth categories and there won’t be any savage climbs, everything will be rideable.

There will be an A and  B category for Sport:

  • A for riders who have reasonable experience on a bike
  • B for complete beginners

Other categories will be:

  • Women
  • Under 16
  • Under 14
  • Under 12
  • Under 10
  • Under 8.

Entry fee will be €10 for SPORT A/B, Women, and Under 14/16.
All other Youth categories will be free entry but one day licences will be compulsory.

It is planned that Under 8/10/12 races will start at 11am with Under 14/16/Sports A & B/Ladies at 12 midday.

The Offroad Commission will be providing the medals and additional support along with senior racers from various clubs – big thanks to those who have volunteered to help with this series!