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Sean Hernon’s recap on his Wild Mayo Ultra 650 victory
Sean Heron Galway Bay CC I had been looking forward to the Wild Mayo Ultra Race for quite some time given it’s a relatively new race and it covers lots of previously unexplored roads for me. Training was going well up to the end February but I then missed 6-7 weeks between covid, a new…
Read MoreMc Hale Run Mayo results
Results of the McHale Run Mayo events at Ballinrobe Races course. The inaugural Run Mayo event was organised to celebrate Mayo month by attracting runners, walkers, and joggers to the safe confines of the Ballinrobe racecourse. The ambitious organisers, Raceface, hosted three multi-distance events at the same time on the ambulance track of the racecourse.…
Read MoreWild Mayo Ultra Results 2022
Ultra-cyclists dig deep in Wild Mayo Fifty ultra-cyclists from around the country arrived in Westport to take on the routes of the Wild Mayo Ultra. With a choice of three routes, most of the participants opted for the shorter distances of 300 and 200 kilometers. Five toughened Ultra men took on the notoriously hard 650k…
Read MoreMoan or get on with it by Sean Mulligan
Sean Mulligan – Bohermeen Cycling Club – Wild May 300Km – Solo – Unsupported 14th May 2022 – “looked around, couldn’t see anyone to moan too so had to shut up and get on with it” I Didn’t really go to Mayo with any major expectations. A little hope and confirmation that my training was…
Read MoreMc Hale Run Mayo Itinerary
Event info Thank you for signing up for the McHale Run Mayo events taking place at the Ballinrobe Racecourse on Saturday May 21st The aim of the event is to promote and celebrate Mayo Month by taking on and running, jogging or walking one of the events We hope to make this a big fixture…
Read MoreTraffic notice for Cyclist taking on the Wild Mayo Ultra events.
On Friday May 13th the Wild Mayo Ultra endurance cycle events starts at 4pm outside the Mariner hotel, mill st, Westport.. These cyclists will cover a 650k route around the coast and borders of county Mayo, if you spot a cyclist in high viz and lit up like a Christmas tree then it’s sure to…
Read MoreStart-sheet and Tracking link for all Wild Mayo Ultra participants
Wild Mayo Ultra weekend itinerary 2022 650k participants Friday 13th May: Check in at the Mariner hotel, Mill st Westport F28W942 between 14:00-15:30, Please collect bike and vehicle numbers and relevant information. Proceed to get your Bike checked & vehicle checked at Westport Bike shop F28P8Y4 First rider off at 4pm at 3minute intervals outside the…
Read MoreWhy RUN MAYO at Ballinrobe Racecourse
On May 21st Ballinrobe Racecourse will host a festival of running on the track with a running distance for everyone to enjoy. The 1 mile (1.6km) smooth oval tarmac track provides the perfect location for a summer festival of running. There is a full day of running to be enjoyed with the half marathon, marathon…
Read More5 Reasons to Take On The Wild Mayo Ultra
Did you know that any bike event or ride longer than a century ride, which is 100 miles (160 km), is considered to be ultra-distance cycling? Wild Mayo Ultra will host three options for ultra-cycling this May 13th and 14th, a 200km, 300km and a 650km route, with the option to take on the distance…
Read MoreTop Tips for Enjoying Your Ultra Race
Taking on an Ultra Endurance Cycling event can be daunting, for many people going long on the bike is an adventure into the unknown, taking on your first century ride is a big milestone. Increasing mileage and taking on a multi- day event brings many challenges and of course lots of rewards as well as…
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