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Irish CX Championships - Lurgan Park
Date: Sunday 9 January 2011
Event: Irish National Cyclo-Cross Championships
Venue: Lurgan Park
Host club: Banbridge CC, Apollo CT, Dromara CC
The 2011 National Cyclo-cross championships will be hosted at Lurgan Park, County Armagh, by three local clubs, Banbridge CC, Apollo CT and Dromara CC. The park was used for the first round of the 2010 Ulster Cyclo Cross Series and is one of the best venues in the country. On the day there will be the full range of support races as well as the Junior CX championships and the National (senior) Championships. Sponsors are in place and everything is set for a great event. More details below.
Course description
The main course is approx 1.4 miles in length and should take the lead riders approx 7-7.20 mins per lap. It is a fast flowing course with a new section that hasn’t been used in some years. Riders will be pleased to know that the zigzag back section has been shorterend and riders will only be riding up hill once keeping the racing fast. Of course as always at Lurgan Park there will also be the jumps which attract the local spectators.
There will be a double pit area in which we have worked hard to get as close to half way round the course as possible. Water supply will be available to use. Riders should take note to bring their own bucket and sponge if they wish to clean bikes. (see more detail about the double pits below)
The starting area will also be near the pit area and will give the riders plenty of room to race before turning left and heading up towards the finish line. The finish line will be up beside the pavilion where Apollo finished their race making an exciting final run in for spectators and riders alike.
Riders in both the MTB support race and Main CX Race will also have chipped timing to ensure that everybody gets lap times.
Click on the image below to view the main course
There will be a separate course for the Under 8s, 10s and 12s.
Chip Timing
Will be provided by RedTag and available to all senior and junior riders (including the MTB support race)
Sign on / Pre-registration:
Pre-registration is now CLOSED.
There will be sign-on on the day of the event. Sign on will be open from 9.30 on the day.
Note 1: Juniors are those born in 1993 or 1994.
Note 2: Veterans must identify themselves at the sign on. They must have held a veterans licence in 2010 or were born in 1971 and are taking out a veterans licence for 2011.
Note 3: Club colours must be worn for the Junior and National Cyclo-cross championships
Note 4: Club colours must be worn at the prize giving for the Junior and National Cyclo-cross championships
Note 5: Those entering the Junior and National Cyclo-cross championships must provide their UCI code at sign-on
Note 6: To race in the Junior and National Cyclo-cross championships riders must have at least a restricted competition licence. Riders cannot take part in the championships using a (£20/€20) day licence. Riders who have a "club competition" licence can 'upgrade' their licence on the day (£10/€10). Full day licences are available for the MTB support race and youth races.
Year of birth information by Race Category:
Cycling Licence information:
For more details of the Cycling Ireland licences requirements click here
Start times :
Note 1: Mtb Support race will start at 11.30 for 40 mins
Note 2: National Cyclocross Championships to be started at 1pm by the Deputy Mayor of Craigavon.
Start line:
For the Under 8s, 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and MTB support race the riders will start at the Finish line which is situated beside the sign-on pavilion. For the Junior and National Cyclo-cross races the start line will be near the double pit area.
Practice times:
The main course will be open for practice on the day during the following times
10:00 - 11:20
12:20 - 12:45
Race fees:
(U8, U10, U12) - £2 / €2
(U14, U16) - £5 / €5
(MTB support race) - £10 / €10,
(Cyclo-cross race) - £15 / €15
Gridding:
Gridding for the National Cyclo-Cross Championships will be based on the league results for the Stevens Cup and Ulster CX series 2010.
Gridding lists
Two versions of the gridding list are now available here. The list also highlights those riders who have pre-registered for the event.
Cyclo-cross race duration
The junior championship race will be 40 minutes with the national championships approximately 60 minutes. Juniors will be started at the back of the grid and will set off one minute behind the main field. Juniors will not be able to participate in the team prize.
If there are insuffient numbers of juniors (less than 6) and all juniors agree then they can ride in the senior event. In this case the combined race will be 50 minutes. The juniors will be eligible for the junior medals and jersey and would also be eligible for the team prize.
Double pit area:
Riders should note that there will be a double pit area on the course which can be accessed both on the 'out' lap and the 'in' lap. There will be a 'race lane' which passes the pit area and a 'breakdown assitance lane'. A rider may only take the breakdown assistance lane to change his/her bicyle or a wheel. A rider who has passed the end of the pit area must continue to the following pit area for any bicycle or wheel change. Changes of wheel or bicycle between riders are forbidden.
Prizes:
Note 1: National Championship medals and jerseys will only be awarded to those riders with a UCI code of IRL in accordance with UCI regulations.
Note 2: If there are 3 or less eligible riders in a category then only the first place will be awarded.
If there are 4 or 5 eligible riders then first and second places will be awarded. If 6 or more eligible riders then top 3 can be awarded.
Note 3: On the day Championship medals and jerseys will be presented for podium photographs. The winners will receive engraved medals and jerseys of correct sizes at a later date.
UCI points
National Championships carry UCI points. The points that will be awarded for eligible riders is given in the table below.
Note: There are no UCI points for Junior Female or for Veterans
Refreshments:
Tea & coffee and biscuits available all day from 09:30. Soup & rolls after all races
Marshals:
If you would like to help out with marshalling on the day please contact the event organiser (details below). Marshals will receive a goodie bag as well as appropriate equipment. Please bring along suitable clothing, umbrella and, if you wish, a folding chair. Marshals must be aged 18 or over and hold a Cycling Ireland licence (any level).
Directions:
The main entrance to the park will be from Robert St, Lurgan, Craigavon, County Armagh BT66 8BE
Notices from Banbridge and Motorway will in place on the day
Directions can be found below from banbridge: click here
Directions can be found below from Motorway coming off at junction 10 at loughview service station: click here
Click on the image below to go to the interactive map
Spectators
An area for gazebos will be set up around the finish line. Please contact the event organiser to let him know if you would like to set up a gazebo.
Event sponsors
Thanks to cowbell.com the first 150 entrants to the event will get a cow bell.
National Championship jersey
Local Accommodation
http://www.discovernorthernireland.com/Primrose-Cottage-Gilford-Craigavon-P15953http://www.theashburnhotel.com/index.phphttp://www.bannvillehouse.co.uk/ Commissaires:
Paul Watson, Jack Watson, Maurice McAllister
Facilities
Car parking Ample
Toilets Yes, On site
Changing rooms Yes
Showers Yes
Bike wash Yes
Host club website:
www.banbridgecc.co.ukRace organiser: Stephen Prentice
Contact: email Telephone: 07835880772
