The Sports Room

The Sports Room, technical sports shop in Wicklow Town

The Sports Room is a technical sports store located in Wicklow Town, Ireland, aimed at runners, cyclists and open water swimmers. The shop presents itself as the local reference point for these three sports and combines the sale of equipment with specialised advice and bike servicing.

Running and trail running

The running catalogue is organised by gender and by discipline. For men and women it offers road running shoes, gravel running shoes and trail running shoes, as well as T-shirts, vests, long sleeve tops, jackets, gilets, shorts, tights and pants; in the women's section sports bras are also included.

Running accessories include socks, headwear, gloves, hydration packs and belts, poles and quivers, hi-vis clothing and lights, headphones, eyewear and clothing and shoe care products. The shop also covers the so-called trail race mandatory kit and the essentials for this type of event.

Within the runner's health section there are nutrition, water bottles, run strength, run recovery and run injuries products, chamois creams and yoga for runners. The trail section is completed with trail shoes, hiking boots and shoes, clothing, hiking socks and gaiters, hydration packs and belts, poles and quivers, technology, GTX care and emergency equipment.

Swimming, open water and triathlon

The swim area covers one piece swimsuits, bikinis, jammers, board shorts, rash vests and girls' swimsuits, along with accessories such as goggles, swim caps, nose and ear plugs, swim bags, change mats, towels and robes. For training, kickboards, pullbuoys, paddles, fins, snorkels, stopwatches and specific nutrition are offered.

The shop sells women's, men's and junior wetsuits, as well as neoprene accessories, tow floats and wetsuit care. The open water section is complemented by Rip Curl beachwear for men and women, and footwear.

The triathlon section brings together wetsuits, clothing, accessories, tri bikes, tri helmets and bike accessories.

Cycling and servicing

In cycling, the catalogue includes road bikes in aero, endurance, race, electric, active and urban versions, as well as gravel bikes. It also offers mountain bikes in enduro, electric, trail, cross country, hardtail and junior versions, as well as dirt jumpers.

The shop has components such as saddles, pedals and cleats, bars, grips and tape, mudguards and tyres; cycling clothing with gloves, hats and warmers, legwear, jackets and jerseys; and accessories such as helmets, guards, socks, shoes and overshoes, chamois creams, nutrition and technology.

Cycling essentials cover lights, locks, bells, bags and luggage, bottles and cages and racks. The maintenance area includes tools, puncture protection, cleaning, protection and lubricants. The shop's description expressly mentions the expert bike repair and maintenance service.

Brands and featured offers

Among the running brands listed on the website are Adidas, Altra, Asics, Brooks, Compressport, Hoka, New Balance, NNormal, Salomon, Saucony and Saysky. The offers section includes men's and women's running shoes, men's and women's clothing, swim and mountain bike sale items, as well as a clearance selection presented as lower-priced opportunities. The shop also offers gift cards.

Community and local activity

The Sports Room maintains a community section with events, a weekly run, media appearances and a blog. The company presents itself as a meeting point for the local sports community and offers advice on equipment.

Location and contact

Phone: (0404) 62380 · Email: info@thesportsroom.ie · Opening hours: Monday 9:15 to 17:30; Tuesday to Saturday 9:15 to 18:00.