Red Bull Fox Hunt

It’s great to work with passionate people on exciting events and no one is more passionate that the downhill mountain biking crew. 400 riders felt the thrill of the hunt as Red Bull Fox Hunt returns for its third year; this time it was held the picturesque surroundings of the Mourne Mountains in County Down at the Rostrevor Mountain Bike Trails.

Downhill mountain-biking legend, multiple World Cup winner , Gee Atherton returned to Northern Ireland for the innovative downhill-pursuit challenge where the hunters become the hunted!
This time ‘The Fox’, Gee Atherton, is in pursuit of the Hounds; 400 bikers, who hail from NI, ROI and England, all competing in this fast-paced cross-country, downhill mountain bike chase on the new tracks at Kilbroney Park.
Following qualifier Time Trials on Saturday the 5th of October, the chase began in earnest with the blast of a bugle on top of Slieve Martin at 4pm on Sunday. Competitors can take in the beauty of the Newry and Mourne Scenery before descending through sections of trail, moorland and forest to the sprint finish in an attempt to win the coveted bespoke Red Bull Fox Hunt trophy.

This years event attracted international attention and the winner was a deserving Colin Ross ,who knows what challenges next years event will bring.