Links

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Bike Hire

Biking.ie - Official providers of bike rental at Ballinastoe and Ticknock. - http://www.biking.ie/

Biking.ie provide a wide range of services for the bike industry and are the leading provider of mountain bike education and training in Ireland. Mountain bike hire in Ireland in general. Official providers of bike rental at Ballinastoe and Ticknock.

Bike Shops

Ballyhoura Bike Hire - http://www.ballyhourabikehire.ie/

We are a new venture and we hire out mountain bikes primarily for use at the nearby Ballyhoura Mountain Bike Trails. If you are ever in this area without your own bike, think of us. Thanks, Ann.
Bike Dock, Ravenhill Road, Belfast - http://www.bikedock.com/
Bike It, Belfast - Trek, Merida and Lapierre - http://www.bikeitcycles.com/
Chain Reaction Cycles, Doagh - http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/
JM Hanna Cycles, Lisburn - http://www.jmhcycles.co.uk

A Lisburn-based family run business with over 70 years experience in the bicycle industry.
Mad Elk Cycles, Dublin - http://www.madelkcycles.com/

A new business in Dublin, we specialise in the sales, service and support of high-end and custom-built bikes, suspension and components, as well as servicing, tune-up, repair, upgrade and safety tips.
Magicshine UK - http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/

Magicshine UK is the first online retailer of Magicshine bike lights in the UK. We are a family business selling high quality LED bike lights, cycle clothing as well as other niche products for cyclists.
McConvey Cycles, Ormeau Road, Belfast - http://www.mcconveycycles.com/
Real Cycles, Carryduff - http://www.realcycles.com/
Revolution Cycles, Newry - http://www.revolutionbikestore.com/wp/
Total Cycling, Eglinton, L'Derry - http://www.totalcycling.com/

Coaching and Guiding

All Mountain Experience - http://www.allmountainexperience.com
Biking.ie - Coaching, Guiding and MTB Leadership Courses - http://www.biking.ie/

Biking.ie provide a wide range of services for the bike industry and are the leading provider of mountain bike education and training in Ireland. Mountain bike hire in Ireland in general. Official providers of bike rental at Ballinastoe and Ticknock.
First Tracks - http://www.firsttracksguiding.com/
Rock and Ride Outdoors - http://www.rockandrideoutdoors.com/

NI's only providers of the MBLA guiding and leadership qualifications as well as personalised skills and coaching sessions. Contact ian@rockandrideoutdoors.com or 07803 132381
Summit Mountain Biking - http://www.summitmountainbiking.com/
Tollymore Mountain Centre - http://www.tollymore.com/

Running the Scottish Mountain Bike Leader Award Scheme. Also in the process of rebuilding the centre, which will hopefully have a number of MTB resources in 2010.
Trailriders, Ballyhoura - http://www.trailriders.ie/

Ireland's only on-site MTB rental and coaching facility. Based in the car park at the Ballyhoura trail-head. Call Chris O'Callaghan on +353 (0)87 2717330.
Youngs Mountain Bike Instruction - http://www.youngsmountainbikeinstruction.co.uk/

MTB guide Qualifications through the MIAS Scheme

Hostelries and Eateries

Irish Landmark Trust - http://irishlandmark.com/

Stunning, unique locations all over Ireland. Lighthouses and tower houses, along with schoolhouses, mews, gate lodges and many more.
Mourne Wood Bed & Breakfast - http://www.mournewoodbandb.com/

A lovely B&B in Rostrevor, right opposite Slieve Martin. Welcoming mountain bikers.
Rostrevor Holiday Cottages - Self-catering cottages - http://www.rostrevorholidays.com/

Linked... For Your Pleasure

Break The Cycle - A film about mountainbiking in Ireland - http://www.breakthecyclefilm.com/

A lifestyle film about the Mountain Biking community in Ireland, features the top riders in the island.
Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland (ORNI, formerly CAAN) - http://www.outdoorrecreationni.com/
Owayo - superb quality bike jersey designers and manufacturers - http://www.owayo.com/
Park Tool - Advice and tips for bike maintenance - http://www.parktool.com/repair/

Map-Related

Irishtrails.ie - http://www.irishtrails.ie/

Irishtrails.ie is a one-stop site, from the National Trails Office in the Irish sports Council, for information on walking, cycling and other trails in every part of Ireland.

MTB Clubs

NOTE: The trails on this site have been ridden before, but you should not interpret their inclusion as an indication that mountain-biking is officially sanctioned on them. Seeking permission from landowners is your own responsibility, as is conducting yourself in a manner that is courteous, respectful to the environment, and conscious of the safety of others.