Glenmalure Training Day Sat 15th February 2025

Event Overview

This training event is tailored to beginners with an average level of fitness.

It will benefit anyone doing Solo race and in particular it will help those contemplating tacking an entry level (Sprint) Team Adv Race in 2025
The minimum distances will be easy to complete with some extra bits for stronger participants.
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.
Location: Ballinacor Community Field, Glenmalure, Co. Wicklow. Map Grid Reference 121 897.
https://goo.gl/maps/1wxfjMLNsFxFNveGA

Date: Saturday Feb 15th , 2025.
Training lead: Paul Mahon.
Start – finish time: 9.30am – 3.00pm approx.
Places limited to 30.
Cost: Only €35 per person.

What to expect on the day:

This is an Introduction to a Team Adventure Racing course and is truly tailored to beginners with no team adventure racing
experience. If you have completed a Sport standard Solo adventure race then this course is suitable for you. All you need
are runners and a road bike & helmet & suitable clothing depending on the day.
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 by 10am.
Those ready earlier will get access to the master maps inside so they can mark up their own maps.
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.
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.

11.00am – Depart Event HQ – This Is Not A Race!
We will have some experienced racers who will accompany the participants in groups and give ongoing advice on bike and
foot sections, 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.
General: Route will be a minimum distance of 20km 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.
Each individual MUST have a copy of East West 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 are strongly recommended.
• Quality Waterproof Jacket and Overpants.
• Space blanket – 1 per person.
• 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.

Control locations (In Grid Reference form) / Route Details will be emailed to participating teams on Thursday 13 th .
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 :-)

NOTE: To enter this event, you need to have current 2025 membership of ARI – JOIN ARI HERE

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