Rebel Tour Series 2011, viewed 1201 times

13th Sep to 15th Sep

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Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

Planning for the 2011 event is underway, keep an eye here for upcoming details!

2010 Event:
Saturday September 11th opens this “festival style weekend” with a choice of three road events to choose from. The exhilarating 160km Rebel Challenge (route) which will take participants on a scenic tour of West Cork, the aptly named 80km Rebel Rider and the final event a family fun and leisurely 10km cycle known as “The Rebel Pedal”. All routes will finish in the Cork Showground’s where cyclists can cool down, use shower and toilet facilities and experience the party atmosphere. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase while kids can enjoy entertainment such as clowns, music and face painters. Demonstrations on the day will include Mountain biking tips and techniques, a chance to experience hand cycling & electric bikes as well as the opportunity to undergo safer cycling training.

On Sunday the 12th of September the Rebel Rush will bring the Ballyhoura forest alive with Mountain bikers, food stalls and music. The Rebel Rush presents cyclists and mountain bikers with a choice of three trails: The Greenwood Loop (6km- Easy), The Mountrussel Loop (17km- Moderate) and the Garrane Loop (35km- Difficult).The Ballyhoura trails presents riders with a combination of narrow single-track and boardwalk sections and also has sections of forest road climbs over short and long distances. The loops are way marked in one direction- so just pick the colour of the loop you want to ride and follow the arrows.

The Rebel Rush starts from 12 midday and facilities will include map boards, car parking, toilets, showers and bike wash facilities. On the day their will be tips for mountain bikers, skills demonstrations, advice and guidance for tackling the mountain bike trails.

The Cork Sports Partnership in association with it’s (event) partners are offering participants the opportunity to enter both days for a reduced price of €50, so why not get on your bike and enjoy an exciting weekend of cycling and Mountain biking in Cork City and County.

  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails
  • Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails

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  • Andy - 13 Aug

    Bring on the Rebels to the Ballyhoura Mountains! For any biker the Rebel Tours Series looks like a great weekend on the saddle.