more stats
1.3 miles
Distance
16 ft
Climb
-401 ft
Descent
00:07:00
Avg time
-385 ft
Altitude change
756 ft
Altitude min
1,142 ft
Altitude max
1,142 ft
Altitude start
758 ft
Altitude end
-5.4%
Grade
-23.1%
Grade max
8.2%
Grade min
656 ft
Distance climb
5,220 ft
Distance down
1,204 ft
Distance flat
00:07:00
Avg time

Tech Section 1 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
  • Riding Area
    Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center
    Ardpatrick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    65 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #61572 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #28773 in E-Biking
  • National Ranking
    #284 in Mountain Biking · Ireland [+]
    • #76 in E-Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Drop
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    Coillte

Fast trail centre like segment. Nice tall burms and a few air times especially if you are coming very fast.

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BermsDrops

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  • Last: Oct 25, 2026
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on Aug 6, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 4.32 (3 votes)
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      Jan 22, 2016 @ 9:27am
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      Ballyhoura Tech Loop 1
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      6:09 | 298 | Dec 20, 2016 , Ardpatrick

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Tech Section 1 located?
      Tech Section 1 is located in Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center, Ardpatrick, Ireland. It is part of the Ballyhoura National Mountain Bike Trail Center trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 52.31832, -8.57515.
      ▼ How hard is Tech Section 1?
      Tech Section 1 is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 5.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Tech Section 1?
      Tech Section 1 has 16 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 401 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 756 ft to 1,142 ft.
      ▼ Is Tech Section 1 a point to point trail?
      Tech Section 1 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Tech Section 1?
      Tech Section 1 is 1.3 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Tech Section 1?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Tech Section 1. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Tech Section 1? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Tech Section 1 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Tech Section 1?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Tech Section 1. The trail is 1.3 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Tech Section 1?
      Tech Section 1 is a moderately popular trail. There have been 622 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 618 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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