Bree Downhill Race 17th January

[DavidF]

The guys in Bree Downhill are hosting the first round of the All - Ireland Winter Downhill League on Sunday afternoon at Bree Hill.

For those of you who are not familiar with it - downhill mtb racing is a gravity fuelled action sport, not for the faint hearted, requiring skill and fearlessness in equal measures, where the competitiors race over a short (2-3 mins) steep technical course in time trial fashion.

It is also very spectator friendly as the courses are quite short and there is plenty of opportunity to see the top riders getting some 'air'.

So I would encourage anyone who is looking for a bit of fun on Sunday afternoon to go along - it is free after all. The racing starts at 12 with the under age competitiors, with the Seniors at around 2-3pm. So plenty of time to get there after our TT on Sunday morning.

Here are the directions:

http://www.irishdh.com/index.php/inform ... ee-preview

[Rudolf]

Here,s a preview for those who want to give it a go and did not get any practice time in Bree
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDg9tpqAUxk

enjoy

[DavidF]

hey rudolf I know someone with a Racing795 downhill jersey you could borrow....

[afoley]

its hard to tell but were there a few lengthy drops on that course- like up in the air drops??????????? ( esteemed mtb lingo!!!)

[DavidF]

its hard to tell but were there a few lengthy drops on that course- like up in the air drops??????????? ( esteemed mtb lingo!!!)

yes there were jumps, table tops, rock gardens, berms, north shore, bus stops, maybe even a huck to a flat......whatever that is

the next round is in Cloon on 31st Jan - worth a look if you are free that Sunday. details here

http://www.irishdh.com/index.php/inform ... n-preview-

[DavidC]

The rock garden in Bree is a good place to practice your full body dabs. Just make sure your fork is locked out.

[afoley]

ah davids.......that's all double dutch to me!

running the dungarvan 10mile on 31st so won't get to that round- would love to go for a look though, maybe next time!