1996 Irish Downhill Championships - Video Highlights

Posted in: Off-Road Videos, Downhill, Off-road: Before 2000
I've been digging up some old video recordings, here's an interesting one. It shows the emerging sport of downhill racing evolving and Ravensdale in Dundalk, Co. Louth...

Oct 3, 1996 - 8:14:32 PM Read more

1995 Killarney - MTB Cross Country Race Video

Posted in: Cross Country, Off-road: Before 2000
Here's a look back at the mountain bike racing in Munster with the Killarney cycling club promotion almost 30 years ago now...

Mar 27, 1995 - 12:45:38 PM Read more

1994 Irish MTB Championships - Video Highlights

Posted in: Cross Country, Off-Road Videos, Off-road: Before 2000
A short video of the first official Irish MTB Cross Country Championships - in Bray, Co. Wicklow with music by The Cranberries 'Dreams' enjoy...

Jul 26, 1994 - 6:39:49 PM Read more

1992 Phil Byrne MTB Race - Video

Posted in: Off-road: Before 2000, Off-Road Videos
This is the third time this event was run. Promoted by Mick Lawless and the Irish Road Club in Ballyduff, Co. Waterford. Thanks to the hard work put in by Mick Lawless and his relations who lived in Ballyduff...

Nov 5, 1992 - 9:53:13 PM Read more

1992 Kilcullen Cyclo Cross Race - Video

Posted in: Cyclo Cross, Off-Road Videos, Off-road: Before 2000
This is probably the most mucky race I've ever been at. The race was part of the winter cyclo cross league which was organised by Liam Walker in Kilcullen. The up and coming mountain bikers from MAD dominated the event...

Mar 23, 1992 - 11:08:57 AM Read more

1990 Raleigh MTB Challenge in Kilworth - Video

Posted in: Off-Road Videos, Off-road: Before 2000
This was the second official mountain bike race in Ireland. It was held in Kilworth forest outside Fermoy in Co. Cork in November 1990. The event was organised by Paul Tansey and sponsored by Raleigh Ireland...

Nov 14, 1990 - 10:57:32 PM Read more

1989 Hamper Cyclo Cross Race in Phoenix Park - Video

Posted in: Road Videos, Off-Road Videos, Off-road: Before 2000
A look back at the Eagle CRC Cyclo Cross promotion on St. Stephens Day in the Phoenix park...

Dec 31, 1989 - 12:27:07 PM Read more

1986 Irish Cyclo Cross Championships - Video

Posted in: Off-Road Videos, Cyclo Cross, Off-road: Before 2000
This event was run in the Phoenix Park and organised by the Eagle CRC. Among the competitors were, Raphael Kimmage, Joe Barr, John McCormack, Paul Fahey, John Sheehan, Ciaran McKenna and many more....

May 30, 1986 - 6:53:45 PM Read more

1981 Irish Cyclo Cross Championships - Video

Posted in: Off-Road Videos, Cyclo Cross, Off-road: Before 2000
Here is an old recording I found from 1981, the Irish Cyclo Cross Championships in Stamullen. The quality is not great but some people might like to see it. Times have certain changed, Cyclo Cross races now are big spectacles,

Nov 23, 1981 - 7:11:01 PM Read more