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Save The Date | Red Bull Fox Hunt, Ireland 3rd-4th October

The Red Bull Foxhunt returns and the chase is on! Slieve Martin, Rostrevor, County Down will hold the 400 riders on 3rd and 4th October 2015. Check out the press release below.

Can 400 riders catch Gee Atherton? The 3rd and 4th October see's to answer that question!
Can 400 riders catch Gee Atherton? The 3rd and 4th October see’s to answer that question!

A challenging course, combining sections of existing downhill track with additional mountain and multi-terrain sections, Red Bull Foxhunt will begin atop Slieve Martin before descending through sections of trail, moorland and forest to the sprint finish in the grounds of Rostrevor’s Kilbroney Park. The mountain biking event will feature over 400 bikers who will all try and beat the fox in a hunt with a difference.

How deeply rutted will the course be after every rider hits the trails?
How deeply rutted will the course be after every rider hits the trails?
A huge mix of riders will populate the course, from pro's to the one day a week, ride with your mates kinda guys!
A huge mix of riders will populate the course, from pro’s to the one day a week, ride with your mates kinda guys!
Of course, you can't just turn up and race Gee Atherton. Time-trials will take place the day before the determine who's good enough
Of course, you can’t just turn up and race Gee Atherton. Time-trials will take place the day before the determine who’s good enough

From decorated pros to weekend warriors, the pack will tear down the three and a half miles of unforgiving downhill course encompassing wind bleached moorland, mud-spattered forests and hair-raising sprints, each adrenaline pumped biker tirelessly battling to cross the finish line before the advancing fox.

Red Bull Foxhunt will take place over 2 days, with qualifier time-trials taking place on the 3rd October and the event itself on Sunday, 4th October. Further details including registration will be announced on redbull.ie in mid August.

There’s also a Women’s only version of this event featuring Rachel Atherton. Check it out by visiting redbull.com or for the males version, the registration will be open mid august.

Words & Photos: Courtesy of Red Bull

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