2013 ‘Thriller’ Date

Saturday, 17th August, 2013

Put it in your diary !!

Great turn out for Trails Day

National Mountain Bike Trailers

A great mix of ability arrived at The Lumpers, for this, the third ‘National Trails Day’ mountain bike spin in the Cooley’s, organised by the local Cuchulainn Cycling Club. Two groups took to the hills, those who were out for an easy spin and some beginners, led by group leader Frances Dollard.

Those who were going that little bit further, led by David McKeown and Mickey Laverty (Transalp Veterans) started up a forest road before breaking out on open hillside.  Over a short boggy section at Moneycrockroe and then steeply up to the start of the roller coaster below the Black Run and Carnawaddy to the north-east, which marks the burial-place of Cuchullain’s dog, Bran. Lovely views over the Sliabh Foye, the Mournes and Carlingford Lough to the east and to the west, Slieve Gullion and Dundalk Bay. The roller-coaster is a magical single track, all downhill towards the Doonan. Passing ‘Lisnachiggle’ in all its splendor (to the delight of club Chairman Pat O’Shaughnessy) and the Lazy Beds. From the Doonan, around Ray’s loop following the track back through Ballymakellet and on to the Lumpers.

Back at the Lumpers, the facilities better than none, providing the mountain bikers with bike wash, showers and tea/coffee and scones for one and all. The ‘beginners’ will be back.

National Trails Day

A wee mountain bike spin from the Lumpers Pub car-park on Sunday 7th October at 9am. Maybe two groups can be organised. Ride time anything from 2 – 4 hours or what ever you fancy. Then back to the Lumpers for a cuppa tea or some apple juice !! Spread the word.

Results & Pixels Pro photos

Results are up, more to follow

check out the Pixels Pro Photos…CLASS
No’s 76 & 61 have to take a bow

Trails looking good (;-))

Entry list updated 16/8/2012 – Check ‘Entry 2012′

Da Cooley Thriller XC Mountain Bike Marathon, now in its 5th year. The 2012 event takes place on Saturday, August 18th 2012.

All is set for the 5th running of this years Thriller. The trails are in good condition. We’ll be operating from the Foy Center in the center of the village once again

Finish in sight (:-))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFGlVeNz7EA&feature=youtu.be

From Golyin Pass to the finish line

Transalp 2012…. the longest day :-o

Stage 6: Livigno – Ponte di Legno

Download altitude profile

		road conditions	km	%
distance	106,29 km	asphalt road	1,82	1,7
altitude difference up	3451 m	cycle path	35,86	33,7
altitude difference down	-4059 m	gravel road	51,52	48,5
maximum height	2301 m	dirt road	5,67	5,3
		singletrail	11,40	10,7
		carry passages	0	0

http://tourenplaner.bike-gps.com/TOUR/Events/BikeTransalp/2012/Etappe06