The first calendar event of 2011 is the Slieve Maan 200, to be held on Saturday, February 26th. With over 2,500m of climbing, the Slieve Maan is not for the faint-hearted, taking in the best-known climbs in the Wicklow mountains – if you can tackle this one in February, you are indeed well prepared for the rest of the season. Entries to Paul O’Donoghue by Thursday, February 24th – full details here.