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Title: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 23, 2012
Redbull Foxhunt rolls into town this weekend. 

Downhill MTB legend Gee Atherton is just one of the many famous riders returning to Ireland at the end of November to re-join the Red Bull Foxhunt.

The multiple World Cup winner will once again saddle up for Red Bull Foxhunt, an innovative downhill pursuit challenge where the hunters become the hunted.

In 2011, Wicklow’s Ballinastoe Woods hosted the inaugural event, with former Irish Olympian Robin Seymour taking the ultimate honours. Gee 'The Fox' Atherton managed to battle his way from the back of the field to claim sixth place, having hunted down almost 300 competitors.

This year’s event will take place in the picturesque surrounds of Belfast’s iconic Cave Hill Country Park. The challenging course, designed in conjunction with Belfast’s Plush Mountain Bike club, will begin at the park’s highest point, Napoleon’s Nose, before descending through moorland and forest to a sprint finish in the grounds of Belfast Castle.

Red Bull Foxhunt is a light-hearted play on the traditional and somewhat controversial past time of foxhunting. However, in Red Bull Foxhunt the roles are reversed. The fox, Gee Atherton, will chase down the hunt (comprised of all levels of downhill competencies) in a downhill cross-country MTB chase. The event is open to downhillers from all over Ireland and will once again have a mass-start format.

This epic course is not for the faint-hearted and is guaranteed to give both Gee and the massed hunters a seriously tough challenge. As The fox, Gee will be set free just after the main group and will attempt to fight his way past as many riders as possible. Each rider he passes is then eliminated.

By the time he reaches the finish line, the fox will hope to have satisfied his thirst for victory and captured all riders.

Red Bull Foxhunt takes place on November 24-25, 2012, over two days. with qualifying heats on Saturday November 24 and the event proper on Sunday November 25. The venue is Cave Hill Country Park, Belfast.



http://www.redbull.ie/cs/Satellite/en_IE/Article/Red-Bull-Foxhunt-Cavehill-Walking-and-Parking-021243286769436

Some info for walkers and spectators for this weekend at Cavehill.  The hill isn't closed to walkers and you can still get to the top.  There will be Marshalled crossing points.  Please obey marshalls instructions at all times.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Wolf_Larson on November 23, 2012
Im goinging to see if i can make this ;-)
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
What an amazing two days  ;D  Still buzzing after the event. 

Just a pity that some tried to sabotage the track which could have resulted in serious injury. 

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Photos Copyright Redbull
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: LennyJ1 on November 27, 2012
Just a pity that some tried to sabotage the track which could have resulted in serious injury. 

What did they do?

Ditto
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Dowser on November 27, 2012
Just a pity that some tried to sabotage the track which could have resulted in serious injury. 

What did they do?

Ditto

And Ditto Again?
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
See here:

http://www.ni-wild.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=3738.msg40999;topicseen#new
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Wolf_Larson on November 27, 2012
That looks amazing well done mate ;-)
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
Many Thanks very enjoyable two days. My face was sore smiling.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Wolf_Larson on November 27, 2012
Are you in the picture and if so, where abouts ?
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 27, 2012
Saw some of your pics thru a friend liking them on Facebook.. The one of you with your front wheel in the air ready to dart down the hill was class.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
Some great photos for the scrapbook alright.  The start line I am somewhere over on the left near a couple of guys in red.  Second one I am stuck in that pack somewhere near the middle to back.  Gears sticking so got a terrible start.

This is me over the finish line jump.
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The one Kayakgirl mentioned (Cheers btw)
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Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 27, 2012
There is one on the top of Cavehill with Belfast lough in background. It's the one of you just about to go off the edge.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
.....and yes I am doing Movember.  Glad its off in a few days but for a great cause.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
Ah I only wish that was me.  ;D That was the ex World Champion Gee Atherton.

If he went over that edge it would be certain death.  Thats a 3-400ft Drop Straight down.  I wouldnt have been attempting that.
Photo courtesy of www.trailbadger.com
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Photo courtesy of www.trailbadger.com
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Wolf_Larson on November 27, 2012
Holy smoke !!!!!!

loving it  ;D
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: twentyclicks on November 27, 2012
I got up to see the racing on Sunday. Cracking day to be out in the park let alone such an exciting event going on. Can't wait to see the official videos. Looked like "The Cycle Show" were filming it for the next season too!
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 27, 2012
Yeah there reporter ana nicola was riding and they interviewed a few other riders. She had a few cameras on the bike too. Looking forward to seing it all too.
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 28, 2012
The Chainreactioncycles video I pass at 57secs then 1.19 1.20 hard to make me out though I was going to quick at that stage  ;D

Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Kayakgirl on November 28, 2012
I was just about to post that lol
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 28, 2012
Great minds think alike  ;)
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on November 29, 2012
Here is the official redbull foxhunt video featuring a small bit of footage from my GoPro 1:03 after the guy with the cowbell.  Blink and you will miss it.  ;D

http://www.redbull.ie/cs/Satellite/en_IE/Video/Gee-Atherton-takes-on-Red-Bull-Foxhunt-Belfast-021243290168855
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Heed on December 01, 2012
I've a few pics from day 1 of the foxhunt on my facebook page, I have plenty more if any1 was riding and wants some pics I'll have a look and see if I've any of you and post them for you..

http://www.facebook.com/indie.pendant.photos?bookmark_t=page
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on December 01, 2012
Awesome photos. This has to be one of the best covered events I have ever taken part in. So many photographers and video cameras. Have a look for 73 green or match up from the pics below. White shorts Sunday black shorts Saturday. Cheers
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: Heed on December 01, 2012
Lol I've a near identical 1 as the 1 already posted, it's the only 1 I have on my iPad n not sure how to post a pic on here with it....I'm away for the weekend but when I get home ill check the computer for more bound to have some from further up the hill....cracker day all round just wish I'd been havin a go myself

If any1 knows how to upload a pic using an iPad ill get this 1 up
Title: Re: Redbull Foxhunt Cavehill
Post by: mregan on December 01, 2012
No rush don't worry about it. Get it up when you can.

Was a great weekend, only wish there was more of this sort of thing.