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What kind of bike should I use for an adventure race?

What kind of bike should I use for an adventure race?

by Michael MacSweeney | Jun 27, 2018 | Adventure, Bike Tips, Gear Advice, Latest News, Training Tips

 Do I need a new bike? No. If it’s your first adventure race just get out there and do it on whatever bike you have or you can borrow. You can rent one with one of our local bike rental providers if you don’t have access to a bike.  What bike should I use –...
Fastest way to the finish line!

Fastest way to the finish line!

by Elite Event Management | Apr 9, 2018 | Adventure, Bike Tips, Gear Advice, Latest News, Training Tips

The majority of competitors doing adventure races want to get to the finish line as fast as they can. Here are our top tips to save time on the routes. Practice running down hill: Lots of time can be gained on the trail run. Remember it’s ok to walk the steep sections...
What kind of bike should I use for an adventure race?

What kind of bike should I use for an adventure race?

by Elite Event Management | Feb 20, 2018 | Bike Tips, News, Training Tips

What bike should I use? The bike type is a personal choice but we recommend using a road bike. The top elite competitors will be using a road bike with Gatorskin tyres or other reinforced tyres. These tyres have a thicker instep which reduces the risk of punctures....
Cycle Route for Quest Killarney Adventure Race on March 18th

Cycle Route for Quest Killarney Adventure Race on March 18th

by Elite Event Management | Jan 10, 2017 | Bike Tips, News

Information on 55k Route In this route there is a 40km cycle section . 32 km is on sealed road, 8km on gravel path. The surface will not always be smooth, you might come across a bit of gravel or a few steep hills. You will cycle a 4km gravel track twice, on the way...
What bike to use for Killarney Adventure Race

What bike to use for Killarney Adventure Race

by Elite Event Management | Aug 4, 2015 | Bike Tips

What bike should I use? The bike type is a personal choice. The top elite competitors will be using a road bike with Gatorskin tyres. These tyres have a thicker instep and reduces to risk of punctures. Other competitors will use a hybrid bike with Gatorskin tyres. On...

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