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I commented on that in a previous question. It's difficult to describe but: As someone not so familiar with Ballyhoura outside the main routes, I’d describe it as go to the first new black sections at the top of the hill, just up from car park (top of first berm section). You can go down the berm section, go straight on the gravel road, or take a left up the hill gravel road just after this point. Take the left and you are at the end of what I called middle section 1 on video. At that point, there is a fire road straight ahead going up the mountain. Go straight up that gravel road, and at the top turn right. You end going up a very steep mud/grass section. Just over the top of this, you will pass ‘middle section 2’ entry point. Pass by this, and a little downhill, you will come to ‘middle section 1’ (now called Skyline) entry point per my video. Pass on this on gravel trail all the ways to barrier, and then left up the gravel trail to get to ‘new top section’.

@@Danny2009ie thanks

I've only raced at Hush and Clonmel so far. The trails are generally a lot less steep compared to those locations and fairly well bedded in. A mixture of stone and dirt/hard pack in general.. There was one brand new section of one trail that turned into a mudfest fairly quickly. Lots of falls (my first and second fall on video). Should be well bedded in for next year.

@Danny2009ie Yeah they definitely don't look as steep as Hush or Clonmel, I did those too this year. Stage 1 looks very pedally alright. Would you recommend the spin down?

@@tonwhelan Stage 3 is super fast and fun. Actually, after reviewing my video, there are several lines I will change for next year to make faster including first part os Stage 1. Stage 2 and 3 are more flat and techy. There are really only these 3 trails. So if you are into that type trail, absolutely. Also, if you plan to race Grassroots next year, I would recommend a scouting visit.

I'm riding a mid-power eMTB with a Bosch SX motor at this event. The bike is a Mondraker Dune RR (just a few weeks old). There were 11 eMTBs competing on the day, but in some Grassroots there are up to 30. The motor cuts out after 25kph, so mostly beneficial for getting to the top of the hill.

@@Danny2009ie is there a separate category for emtb

@@ianfinnerty3016 Yes. Both Grassroots Enduro and Gravity Enduro competitions have an open eMTB category (not age specific). In Grassroots, the format is the same as other categories (fastest time through stages, no limit on repeats). In Gravity, there are climbing stages on one of the days at least. Only suited for full power and/or latest highest power eMTBs. I expect new DJI motor will take over this discipline in the future.

Cheers. Yeah...plenty of crashes on Stage 2 top section when it turned into a river of mud. 😆

Cheers. Yeah, Stage 3 was well cut-up by this time so sliding everywhere. Got through the hard parts, and a lapse of concentration clipped the tree. Until next year....

The morning rain was very tough. The rain stopped towards the afternoon, but the steepest stages were well worn from sliding bikes by that time. The lesson learned is that I need to get out on wet days more. Thanks....

@@Danny2009ie it looks like it was rough and almost no traction. Here is the opposite end of the spectrum whereas it’s so dry that the trails are just powdery and slick. Also, every trail is now a tech trail because of the washboarding

Thanks very much. 🤟

Hi Alexander. It hasn't got a name yet as I believe it has not been officially opened. I expect it should open this summer. You will see directions to the start of the trail in questions below. But it is tricky to find if you do not know Ballyhoura. Thanks for the comments.

@@Danny2009ie Cheers Danny, I'll take a look next time I'm there👍

Thanks for watching!

Thanks. No shuttle bus yet, but there are rumours of one in the future when all tracks are fully opened. There are a number of other tracks also being built. It's going yo be an outstanding location for MTB at all levels in the future.

@Danny2009ie was at the GAP a fortnight ago. Was class. The length an flow of these trails looks absolutely savage. I may get down shortly. Thank you.

Haven't been to the GAP yet@@johnkearney4921 , but it's on the list.

See the comments under my name for camera used and camera set-up.

As someone not so familiar with Ballyhoura outside the main routes, I’d describe it as go to the first new black sections at the top of the hill, just up from car park (top of first berm section). You can go down the berm section, go straight on the gravel road, or take a left up the hill gravel road just after this point. Take the left and you are at the end of what I called middle section 1 on video. At that point, there is a fire road straight ahead, crossing the new/old crossroad (almost parallel to new track). Go straight up that gravel road, and at the top turn right. You end going up a very steep mud/grass section. Just over the top of this, you will pass ‘middle section 2’ entry point. Pass by this, and a little downhill, you will come to ‘middle section 1’ entry point per my video. Pass on this on gravel trail all the ways to barrier, and then left up the gravel trail to get to ‘new top section’.

@@Danny2009iethanks for that i was up there yesterday and where the old green (or new blue ) after the 3 big berm and where the trail intersect with a walking trail they build a new trail and where the red 2 was that open area they build a massive roll in into a big table

Will try and get that for your David. Moss was the navigator. He should have a GIF file that you would be able to import into a navigation system. The first half of the route was great. The second half not so great.