Welcome
Eireman X began its life as an Off – Road Triathlon. The swim, off-road cycling and cross terrain running combo has been a big hit with people. This is an alternative event that has more fun and adrenaline than normal races, with a bit of madness in-between and some degree of skill of course.
However, we acknowledge that not everyone likes open water swimming, so since 2011 we are pleased to include the option of the Off–Road Duathlon. This is a Run – Bike – Run. Same course = same madness.
For those who are looking for an extra stimulus from triathlon, mountain biking, cyclo-cross or adventure racing or just looking for Craic in general this will be right up you street.
Be warned: this is neither a classic mountain bike course nor a straight forward triathlon. You are going to get wet (swimming or not). You are going to get muddy. You will carry your bike over obstacles in the woods. You will be jumping into rivers and climbing out of them. But most of all you are going to enjoy this ;-)
The test
Éireman X is a test of nerve and endurance that will bring out the strengths and weakness of triathletes, mountain bikers, cyclo-cross riders and adventure seekers alike. We still have the familiar format of swim, cycle and run. NOW you can also run, cycle and run.
The ‘Devil is in the detail’ of how this course is going to test your mind, body and spirit.
So who can and does enter….?
To date it has been anyone who can swim, cycle, run. Now its anyone who can cycle and run! Basically this is for people who are up for a bit of a challenge and a bit of craic. If you enter the Triathlon – you must be able to swim. If you enter the Duathlon a reasonable level of fitness would stand to you. There is also a relay option if you want to suss out the course with a group of friends first.
A snap shot of the course
The bike is a two lap course along forest paths and fireroad so you have a chance to blitz it the second time round. You will need a mountain bike for the cycle BUT it doesn’t have to be a fancy one. We only insist that the brakes are working for your own safety. The run is multi terrain and involves running through 5 rivers amongst other things. If we can make it more interesting we will...
Atmosphere
A DJ will blast the music to get you psyched both before and during the race as you pass into transition 4 times followed by your finish under the Gantry beside transition. Spectators have a great view of the swim, transition and close proximity to the finish, adding to the atmosphere.
Éireman-X terrain
View some pictures taken along the route.