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Race InformationAfter the success of the XC Championships in 2008 and K-Capital Challenge Race Series final stage in 2009, Kippure Estate has entered into talks with Coillte, Wicklow County Tourism and Wicklow Rural Partnership to develop permanent mountain bike trails in the Athdown woods opposite the entrance to the estate. Coillte are very open to the idea and in conjunction with all parties a feasibility study is to be commissioned to look into the routes available, costing, etc.The course for the first round is approx. 3km loop within the grounds of Kippure Estate, loads of singletrack and one nice fireroad climb and will include some interesting features along the way. The climbs aren't too hard, everything is rideable for beginners.The relatively short loop will make it great for the spectators.There is ample parking, acommadation & coffee shop on the grounds of the estate.Race CategoriesThere will be an A and B category for Sports:A for riders who have reasonable experience on a bikeB for complete beginnersOther categories will be:WomenUnder 16Under 14Under 12Under 10Under 8.ScheduleSign On will be open from 10am. Make sure to get signed on as early as possible11:00 Under 8/10/1212:00 Under 14/16, Sports B & Women13:00 Sports ARace EntryEntry fee will be minimal (all underage will be free entry) but one day licences will be compulsory.Race Entry fee for the underage is free.Race Entry fee for the sports A & B Women is €10Day licences will be available on the day priced at €5 for underage, €10 for 16-18 year olds, €20 for adultsMore information is available here:http://www.irishxcmtb.com/Ref_docs/Irish_Offroad_Race_Licence_information.pdfOnline registrationWe would really appreciate if you could take the time to fill in the online registration form. Firstly, this gives us an idea of who will be attending so that we can cater for everyone.Secondly (and more importantly), We can put your details into the computer timing system in advance of the race to speed up the sign on process.http://bit.ly/cEEEONDirectionshttp://www.kippure.com/travel-directions.htmGoogle Map - http://bit.ly/9WfkPXMore InfoKippure Website http://www.kippure.comThe Flyerhttp://www.adventurewicklow.com/Summer_Series_Beginner_Mountain_Bike_Race.pdfIMBRC - Post on the forum and we can answer any questionshttp://imbrc.com/forumFollow us on Facebook/twitterhttp://www.facebook.com/kippurehttp://twitter.com/KippureEstatehttp://twitter.com/imbrchttp://www.facebook.com/pages/IMBRC-Irish-Mountain-Bike-Racing-Club/316207487946
