Paul Rouse: A mountain of sport to be enjoyed away from competition

On a mountain bike in Kinnity, Paul Rouse understood why people find fulfilment in leisure outside of codified sport.

Jonathan O’Meara: There has been a massive shift in our lifestyle over the last number of years and I think the pandemic accelerated the growth and appetite for the great outdoors. The focus for us is on the natural and heritage landscapes of the Irish midlands.

There is something truly exhilarating about coming down the side of a mountain on a bicycle.

What makes it all the better is when the descent is on a beautiful rented Orbea mountain bike veering between trees, along paths and through all manner of vegetation.