ARI Beginners Training Day in GLENMALURE
Info: New entries for this event closed on Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 23:58.
| Entry Fee | €35.00 |
This is an Introduction to Team Adventure Racing course which will be held in Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow on the 15th of February 2025.
This event is truly tailored to beginners with no team adventure racing experience and will of course also benefit those planning on doing Sport Solo races this year.
If you have completed a "Sport Standard" Solo race then this course is suitable for you.
All you need are trail runners and a road or mountain bike in roadworthy condition, helmet & suitable clothing depending on the day's weather for a training day
This is Not A Race so no need to skimp on gear and risk getting cold.
Provisional Schedule of the day will be as follows:
- 9.30am:- Participants arrive and get ready their bikes/ food / bottles and assemble at Event HQ
Those ready earlier will get access to the master maps inside so they can mark up their own maps.
All will be provided with access to a master copy of a map of the route which will have a basic bike route (somewhat like Quest Glendalough Sport course) and 2 run sections each of which will have some optional sections for faster people. - 10.00am:- Experienced Adventure Racers will take the course participants through the plan / course for the day
They will advise on all aspects of what you ideally should prepare and plan for the day and will of course answer any questions you might have - ~11.00am:- Depart Event HQ - This Is Not A Race!!!!!!
Experienced racers will accompany the participants and give ongoing advice on bike and foot section, assist with navigation queries as needed, etc so no one is likely to get lost - 1.45 ->2.00pm Participants return to HQ
- 2.00 -> 3.00pm Debrief with all participants over a cuppa and snacks
Route will be a minimum distance of 18km on bike (any bike allowed) and 6km run / trek. The maximum distance on this course will be 20km bike and 14km run. Simple navigation for this course with a max time allowed of 3 hours.
Tea /coffee/biscuits & cake at finish and then event debrief, Q & A session, etc.
Parking available at Race HQ at Ballinacor Community Field
Map Grid Reference 121 897
Location using what3words:- cracks.spotlights.curfew
To enter this Training event you need to have current membership to ARI. If you are not a member already you can Join ARI Here
You do not need a team mate to sign up but if you have one of course get them to sign up too.
If your friend is at a different level then this can be accommodated as we will have several levels on the day.
Each individual MUST have a copy of East West's Glendalough and Lugnaquilla Map.
Purchase Map at local outdoor retailer or HERE - https://eastwestmapping.ie/product/lugnaquilla-glendalough-2/
Only paper map & compass should be used for navigation.
You Are Not Permitted To Use Phone, Watch or similar GPS Type Device for navigation purposes in this training event.
Minimum Mandatory Kit:
- Trail running shoes
- Quality Waterproof Jacket and Overpants.
- Space blanket
- First Aid Kit includes antiseptic wipes, plasters, triangular and Crepe bandage with fasteners.
- Whistle.
- Bike Map Holder RECOMMENDED only.
- Mobile Phone in a waterproof
- Bike Helmet, spare tube, pump & tyre levers, bike lights mounted on the front and back of the bike – Flashing lights to be on at all times when on the bike.
- Compass
Control locations (In Grid Reference form) / Route Details will be emailed to participants on Thursday 13th
See how to plot Grid Reference control locations onto a map HERE
Master map will be available for reference only once participants arrive and have their bikes and kit ready between 9.30 and 10am on morning of the event.
Please bring your own "keep cup" to minimise waste throughout the day.
Parking and showers available at Race HQ – Ballinacor Community Field in Glenmalure.
After race “rehydration” (Optional / Bonus) at Glenmalure Lodge from 4pm ’til late :-)
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