Ballinastoe was buzzing for the Wicklow MTB Festival on the weekend of 4th-6th July 2025.
It all kicked off on Friday evening with a whip-off, then Saturday’s Enduro, and wrapped up on Sunday with the final round of the Irish XC NPS and the Downhill.
There really was something for everyone.
The festival village had proper good vibes, music, food, and a great atmosphere all weekend. It was class to see so many people there.
It was brilliant to see such a strong Ulster turnout. Shoutout to the crews from Agivey CC and RaceFit- your jerseys were everywhere!
A special mention to the Apollo Rockets, who took on their very first Enduro – Legends!
Having the option of three Enduro categories really opened the competition up, especially for those who have never raced before:
Intro (2 trails)
Sport (4 trails)
Full (7 trails)Ballinastoe pedalling isn’t for the faint-hearted, but the trails and the buzz made it more than worth it.
More events like this please. Let’s meet up with friends, old and new, and just get out on the bikes.
