Team Geared Up

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) The first Beast of the East triathlon was held around the hills of Wicklow today and was won by Fernando Fuentes and our own Jackie O! Y’all know Jackie well from her mountain biking exploits and this was a super for win for her as she goes from strength to st[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) - The Mountaineering Council of Ireland have organised the Spring Meet once again, and it’s being hosted on the 17th and 18th of May in Glendalough Wicklow. The all important bit is what’s arranged: Saturday Arrival (Glendalough International Youth Host[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) If you participate in outdoor activities (or if you don’t for a particular reason!!) you can now have your say and possibly influence plans for the future development of the hills around Wicklow. Via MAD Mountain Biking Club, spend a few minutes filling out th[...] Read More »

DUBLIN, IRELAND (Team Geared Up) Seems things are all upside down and mixed up in the world of running. Someone really upset the running God’s this weekend. Firstly in Wicklow it seems a lot of people went wrong on the new Carrick route (round 4 of IMRA Winter league). Bit harsh of someone on[...] Read More »

A 100% volunteer operated 999/112 Emergency Service - Charity Number 10148 SINGAPORE (Team Geared Up) - We’ve got to support the mountain rescue team local to most of the TGU bloggers. Gerry, Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue PRO has left a message in our forums asking for your support at their[...] Read More »

LONDON, UK (Team Geared Up) - Eoin & myself took my London flatmate out for a jaunt in Wicklow (Ireland) 3 weeks ago to give him a first taste of the mountains. We also took the opportunity to wind-test the Mountain 25 by The North Face. This tent has been everywhere with me, but not out of pl[...] Read More »