Over twenty 021racing riders took part in round 2 of Irish Downhill Mountain Bike Series (IDMS) in Rostrevor, Co. Down.

Alan Connolly from Skibbereen, took his second win of the series in the Junior category, after a great run, Alan now leads the Series.

Olly Corn forth had a great win in the U14 category, winning by over 10 seconds, Olly is the youngest of the Cornforth brothers and definetly one to watch for the future.

Luke Cornforth took 3rd place in the U16 category, Luke had a bad run and couldn’t repeat his first place at round 1 in Mallow.

Rob Davis finished in 3rd place in the Elite category, with a consistent performance.

Well done to everyone else who competed!

Round 2 of the Irish Downhill mountain bike series(idms) takes place this weekend in the seaside town of Rostrevor, Co. Down.  The event is coinsiding with the Rostrevor mountain bike festival which will also host an XC race and an enduro event to celebrate the launch of the new mountain bike trails.

The 021racing team will be hoping for plenty of podiums this weekend across all categories.  The 021racing pit set up will be on site from Friday for all team members to use throughout the weekend and will have plenty of Grranna Energy to keep you energised.

Keep her between the tape and enjoy the racing!

See you there!

02racings Alan Connolly from West Cork smashed the Junior category at round 1 of the Chain Reaction Cycles IDMS in Mt. Hillary, Banteer, Co. Cork at the weekend, winning by nearly 10 seconds!  An awesome display and one to watch in 2013, well done!

Luke Cornforth won the U16 category on a borrowed bike, in some style, he was on fire!

Well done to all the other 021 riders who achieved some great results, lets hope we can carry the momentum forward for round 2 of the IDMS in Rostrevor, Co. Down on the May bank holiday weekend.

See you there.

The Chain Reaction Cycles Irish Downhill Mountain Bike Series is back with a bang with four races spread over six months, as you guessed by the title Chain reaction Cycles are back as title sponsor, other sponsors include GrRanna Energy Drink and the one and only Flexo Media taking care of the race coverage, so where are the races?

After a long break round one is on the infamous track on the slopes of Mt Hillary near Mallow Co Cork on the 6th and 7th of April, the track is the longest and roughest of the tracks this year at close to 4minutes for the average rider so will be a big test for everyone racing so start getting your pushups done NOW. Round two is in the Legendary Venue that is Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor Co Down on the May bank holiday weekend the 4th and 5th of May, the track being used is being built as part of the trail center as the fit for purpose DH track and with Glyn O’Brien’s Input don’t expect it to be a walk in the park.

After a month off the National Championships is next and is returning for the 2nd year to Clonmel, Co Tipperary on July 13/14th on what is tricky track despite its handy appearance and has the added bonus of a big field finish and the most bike friendly uplifts in the country, just roll up, load bike and away ya go.

Then the iDMS is back on August 24th and 25th in Fairymount Farm near Roscrea in an Amazing venue and with a certain Rowan Sorrell having input into the track it won’t disappoint

The Final round is another venue that has taken a break from the races in Cullahill on September the 28th and 29th on what is a fast jumpy track with some sweet switchbacks towards the end and the best atmosphere going at the races.

The format is similar to last years with Practice all day Saturday from 9.30am till 4.00pm and Sunday Morning from 9.00am to 11.00am with seeding runs from 12.00pm and race runs from 2.00pm. Entry is online only and you can get more information and enter here on our EVENTS page.

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Thank you & see you on the trails.

There was a very strong presence by 021 riders at the season opener last weekend at Fairymount Co. Tipperary!

In tough conditions Rory O’ Keeffe won the Masters category by 7 seconds, followed into 2nd place by team mate Wesley O Connor and another 021 team rider Richard Thornhill rounded off the podium in 3rd place!

Elite rider Rob Davis was on fire and finished in 2nd place.

Well done to all the 021 riders who competed and good luck for rest of the season!

The final round of the successful Munster Downhill training days, will take place this Sunday the 3rd February in Mt. Hillary, Mallow, Co. Cork.

There will be an uplift service available from 10am to 3.30pm at a cost of €25.

Don’t miss the opportunity to practice one of the best courses in the country and the venue will play host to Round 1 of the IDMS on the 7th of April!

See you there!

021racing will be celebrating 10 years of going fast and getting sideways on Saturday the 26th of January!

1st up we are heading to Fairymount DH Farm in Roscrea, Co. Tipperary for a day of downhill action, followed by dinner and a party in the Kilcoran Lodge Hotel in Cahir, Co. Tipperary!

We will have plenty of grranna energy products to keep you going on the day, courtesy of our new sponsor Garrana Energy!

It’s going to be a great day, don’t miss it!

Happy New year from the 021racing mountain bike team!

Don’t forget that the 2013 Irish Downhill Mountain Bike Season kicks off next Sunday the 6th of January in Corrin Woods, Fermoy, Co. Cork at the third round of the Munster DH training days!

See you there.

021racing would like to wish all it’s members and supporters a very Happy Christmas and a great 2013!

See you on the trails!

The 021racing Team.

There will be four Downhill training days in Munster throughout the winter with uplift.

Round 1, Sun November 18th, Corrin Woods, Fermoy.

Round 2, Sun December 9th, Mt. Hillary, Banteer, Co. Cork.

Round 3, Sun January 6th, Corrin Woods, Fermoy.

Round 4, Sun February 3rd, Mt. Hillary, Banteer.

Each day will run from 10am – 3.30pm.

Corrin Woods, €20.

Mt Hillary, €25.

These training days are a great way to get involved in downhill mountain biking and are always good craic!