Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking Festival 2026
The Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking festival in it’s third year will take place in April 2026. exact dates to be confirmed.
Ardmore Country House a biker friendly Bed and Breakfast is located in the village of Kinnitty. Check Ardmore Country House availability for the Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking festival. We have lock up and bike wash facilities available for guests use as well as adequate off street parking. Ardmore Country House is within walking distance of pubs and cafe. The Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking Festival, an exciting family mountain biking festival includes the “Coillte Biking Blitz” which features events for all age groups – three categories for adults to choose from: Novice, E-Bike or Expert, plus youth events for 6-year-olds and up.
This is a great opportunity to explore the spectacular Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking Trails in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands. The trails span areas of the Slieve Bloom Mountains in County Offaly/Laois border with over 100k of riding on fast and flowing single tracks.
As well as the biking action, the Slieve Bloom Mountain Biking Festival will feature the “Big Bike Movie Night” and live music in he local pubs in Kinnitty.
Slieve Bloom MTB Festival Events 2025
Saturday 26th April – Kinnitty, Co. Offaly
- Coillte Biking Blitz Day One | 9am to 4pm | pre entry only
- Kids events | 10am
- Senior races | 12:30pm
- Big Bike Movie Night – Giltraps Townhouse | 8:30pm
Sunday 27th April – Kinnitty, Co. Offaly
- Coillte Biking Blitz Day Two | 9am to 4pm | pre entry only
- Kids events | 10am
- Balance Bike Track | Open from 10am | free event
- Senior races | 12.30pm
- Awards Presentation | 4pm
