Djouce Challenge!
Riding the best single track Djouce woods has to offer!
The event took part under glorious November sunshine, over 80 MTB'ers assembled in the lower Djouce car park for what was set to be
a truly memorable XC MTB event.A special mention goes to Robin Seymour for organising the day - much appreciated by all!
The Elite category XC MTB'ers generously gave up their time to marshall the event and kept everything running smoothly.The mass start from the fireroad was a frantic affair with everyone hyped-up and raring to go - the hill that followed shortly after did a good job of thinning out the riders before they were treated to some of the fastest and most exciting singletrack most people had ridden in a long time.
All riders were treated to an amazing display of food and cups o' tea at the finish line- the rice krispy squares were particularly good.
All in all, a great event, and one that people love to see more of!
Comments on the various MTB forums said it all...
"great event altogether..relaxed atmosphere..every kind of bike and rider..hats off to the Elites that marshalled and encouraged everybody..""That was fantastic - worth every penny! Didn't even mind the savage climb in the wind as you knew what ever awaited you a the top was going to be sweeeet! "
"todays event was brilliant, the course was in exceptional condition and the new sections were amazing and they all linked together so well. Such a great relaxed atmosphere and some cracking food afterwards."
"These should become more regular events, a great way to encourage people to get out on their bikes in a fun and relaxed atmoshere. "
"it was a class track, great weather and a great event altogether what with all those extra trails"
"Great event today, well done to Bob and team worc for a great Nov event. trails sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo dry and fast,
very enjoyable stuff.""every single person had a HUGE smile on their faces"
"the track was simply amazing and the weather helped to no end. It was really great to see so many people out that I had never seen out at a race before. "
"Trails were bone dry and excellent - how many hours went into that bit along the river that's been built up with 100's of rocks? Mental. And the tailwhippy corners, so class. First time in Djoyce, I'll be back."
"Well done to the organisers, should be very pleased with themselves."
The organisers would like to thank:
Trail Builders:
Gordon and Steve [The ecumenical trail builders], Rachel, Paul, Richie
Clearers and Markers:
Evan, Joey, Luke, James, Gordon, Michael
Marshalls:
James, Ryan, Evan, Richie [All who gave up racing today]
Tea Ladies:
Ethni, Martina
Sign On And Other Stuff:
Rachel, Geoff, Stu and Michael [for taking us out of a big oul hole]
Lastly Coillte and Tim O'Reagan for letting us use the deer park.
Finish times are below:
(1) Joe McCall -Rocky Mtn/KCapital: 58.02
(2) Paul O'Reilly -IMBRC: 59.56
(3) Luke Manning -IMBRC: 1:01.24
(4) Gordon Lucas -WORC: 1.06.00
(5) Mick Jordan -IMBRC: 1.06.30
(6) Dominic Hegarty -IMBRC: 1.06.48
(7) Aiden McDonald -Apollo: 1.07.51
(8) Oisin Boydell -UCD: 1.08.16
(9) Luke Smaul -EPIC: 1.08.47
(10) Fergal Kilkenny -MAD: 1.10.11
(11) Cait Elliot -UCD: 1.10.27
(12) Damien Mulchrone -EPIC: 1.11.23
(13) Richie Byrne -EPIC: 1.11.23
(14) Oscar MacAnaney -EPIC: 1.11.36
(15) Paddy Daly -Rocky Mtn/KCapital: 1.12.23
(16) Mark Solon -UA: 1.12.26
(17) Keith Meghan -UA: 1.12.44
(18) Mark Kenny -Rocky Mtn/KCapital: 1.12.56
(19) Ken Farrar -UA: 1.13.02
(20) Ross McClure -EPIC: 1.13.56
(21) Stuart Galloway -WORC: 1.14.01
(22) Morgan O'Connell -MAD: 1.15.35
(23) Karl Thomas -EPIC: 1.15.57
(24) Steve Scrivener -MAD: 1.15.58
(25) John Pennefather -WORC: 1.16.30
(26) Jer Price -EPIC: 1.17.28
(27) Cormac Eason -MBUL: 1.18.18
(28) Malcolm Garland -Orwell: 1.19.31
(29) Robert Scanlon -WORC: 1.21.04
(30) Pierre Rodgers -UA: 1.21.09
(31) Brain Cox -UCD: 1.12.32
(32) David McGuiness -UA: 1.22.21
(33) Pinheiro Alexandre -MAD: 1.22.23
(34) Jordan Sutton -WORC: 1.23.16
(35) Ian Sutton -WORC: 1.23.17
(36) Darragh Maloney -MBUL: 1.23.27
(37) Clive Dalby -Bray WHS: 1.23.46
(38) John Harnett -MAD: 1.24.46
(39) Brain Linton -MAD: 1.25.05
(40) Oliver Castle -MAD: 1.25.19
(41) Mick Flemming -UA: 1.25.27
(42) Johnny Canwell -UA: 1.26.06
(43) Stephen Coller -UA: 1.26.52
(44) Cormac Ahern -MAD: 1.26.53
(45) Michael Burton -WORC: 1.27.14
(46) Rachel Wisdom -Voodoo: 1.27.38
(47) Brain Conway -IMBRC: 1.27.40
(48) Sean Murray -EPIC: 1.27.48
(49) Vincent Price -EPIC: 1.29.03
(50) Ian Hayes -UA: 1.30.02
(51) David Egan -UA: 130.05
(52) Patrick Loughnane -UA: 1.30.26
(53) David Lenehan -Free WHS: 1.31.25
(54) Hans Fredericks -MBUL: 1.31.27
(55) Martin Savage -Lakeside WHS: 1.31.28
(56) Mark Harmann -IMBRC: 1.32.14
(57) Damien Twohig -UA: 1.34.38
(58) James O'Leary -UA: 1.34.39
(59) Adam Tynan -UA: 1.35.31
(60) Darren Cox -IMBRC: 1.37.54
(61) Michael Durkan -UA: 1.39.11
(62) John Clarke -IMBRC: 1.39.12
(63) John O'Reilly -EPIC: 1.39.53
(64) Shane Geoghan -MAD: 1.39.57
(65) Conor Coneff -MAD: 1.40.08
(66) Colm O'Reilly -MAD: 1.41.06
(67) Robert Drohan -MBUL: 1.41.31
(68) Gordon Clarke -Trails/Enduro: 1.42.30
(69) Stephen Merriman -IMBRC: 1.42.50
(70) Cormac Lynch -UA: 1.43.35
(71) Shane Ward -MAD: 1.46.35
(72) Aisling Corkery -MAD: 1.46.46
(73) James Keenan -EPIC: 1.46.51
(74) R Rout -UA: 1.46.52
(75) Nathalie Jedda -EPIC: 1.47.32
(76) Joe Jackman -EPIC: 1.47.34
(77) Nigel McConnell -MAD: 1.49.54
(78) Ciaran Scanlon -UA: 1.52.01
(79) Graham Lambkin -UA: 1.54.04
(80) Grainne Conor -UCD: 1.57.14
(81) Ian Heald -MBUL: 1.59.56
(82) Ian Gormley -EPIC: 2.00.04
(83) Darragh Lavalle -MAD: 2.05.19
(84) Shane Lavalle -MAD: 2.05.22
(85) Les Walpole -IMBRC: 2.17.36
(86) John Clarke -IMBRC: 2.17.36
(87) Muriel Gallagher -MAD: 2.17.45