[ 12/12/2010; ] The last event in the Tuff Trax duathlon series will take place in surroundings of the Killruddery Estate, Bray, Co Wicklow on 12 December.

The inaugural Tuff Trax off road duathlon was held in Kilruddery House in Bray on 21 November. A great day was had by all despite the vast volume of mud!

[ 03/10/2010; ] Biking.ie are hosting an introduction to mountain biking in Ballinastoe Woods for National Trails Day on 3 October 2010.

[ 14/08/2010 to 15/08/2010. ] In preparation for this year’s Rás na mBan, which takes place in Sneem this 17-19 September 2010, a women only cycle training weekend is taking place in Co Kerry on 14-15 August.

Anyone with a basket on their bike will love the waterproof Dorothy cover (€19.99). Obviously it will keep your things nice and dry as you whizz around but even better……

A perfect alternative to waterproof trousers which simply won’t work when you’re wearing a skirt, the Georgia in Dublin Rainwrap (€49.99), which is designed a little like an apron……

With Leggits (RRP: €39.99), there is no more need to ditch those lovely suede numbers in favour of sensible shoes when you are on the bike.