Minister Humphreys officially opens New Bike Track at Tanagh Outdoor Education and Training Centre

On Friday 12 April , Minister Heather Humphreys officially launched the opening of the new Tanagh Bike Pump Track along with invited guests.  The Bike track was part funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development under the ORIS (Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme) 2022 administered by Monaghan County Council. Mountain biking offers a plethora of physical, emotional and social benefits to all those who partake. This exhilarating Mountain Bike & Pump Skills Track will provide a destination for riders of all levels to test their skills and enjoy the great outdoors.

The tailor made asphalt designed pump track places an emphasis on safety, fun and a scalable challenge for all skill levels that comes with the highest standard of quality. The track will be a hotspot for all kinds of riders who seek a fun and action-filled sports experience. Riders will enjoy practicing the basic skills of carrying momentum, improving balance and building speed by using their arms and legs to pump their bike around the track. As riders improve their skills, the tracks are designed to provide the option for more challenges with increased speed and skill, without needing to change the construction.
The track will be part of the outdoor programme for the 2024 Summer Campers and the schools outdoor programme starting in September 2024.