22nd August - Kippure Estate Round 4 XC MTB Development Summer Race Series

[Gar]

Hi All,
The fourth and final round of the Kippure Challenge XC MTB Development Summer Race Series is fast approaching

Round 4 will be held on Sunday the 22nd August, and we hope you'll come join for what is set to be another excellent days racing.

Online sign-on has opened, so get your entries in fast.

http://bit.ly/cEEEON

The format for round 4 will remain the same as the previous rounds.

regards,

Development Race Team

Race Information

After 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 Categories
There will be an A and  B category for Sports:
A for riders who have reasonable experience on a bike
B for complete beginners

Other categories will be:
Women
Under 16
Under 14
Under 12
Under 10
Under 8.

Schedule
Sign On will be open from 10am. Make sure to get signed on as early as possible
11:00      Under 8/10/12
12:00      Under 14/16, Sports B & Women
13:00      Sports A

Race Entry
Entry 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 €10

Day licences will be available on the day priced at €5 for underage, €10 for 16-18 year olds, €20 for adults
More information is available here:
http://www.irishxcmtb.com/Ref_docs/Irish_Offroad_Race_Licence_information.pdf

Online registration
We 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/cEEEON

Directions
http://www.kippure.com/travel-directions.htm
Google Map - http://bit.ly/9WfkPX

More Info
Kippure Website
http://www.kippure.com
The Flyer
http://www.adventurewicklow.com/Summer_Series_Beginner_Mountain_Bike_Race.pdf
IMBRC - Post on the forum and we can answer any questions
http://imbrc.com/forum

Follow us on Facebook/twitter
http://www.facebook.com/kippure
http://twitter.com/KippureEstate

http://twitter.com/imbrc
http://www.facebook.com/pages/IMBRC-Irish-Mountain-Bike-Racing-Club/316207487946

[Paul]

Thanks to everyone who raced, helped out and supported the Kippure Development series over the summer..! And to the Kippure Estate for providing a great venue..!
That was the last round and its been a great success at introducing new people to the sport and developing others....! Hopefully we'll see most of you riding in the main NPS series next season..

Thanks
IMBRC

[Paul]

Sports A results
Sports B results
Women & U16 results

[Paul]

U14 results
U12 results
U10 results

[Paul]

U8 results

[slugsy]

first time out today, had great crack alot different to my road bike,
well done to all.
gerry.

[pauline]

Thanks to everyone who raced, helped out and supported the Kippure Development series over the summer..! And to the Kippure Estate for providing a great venue..!
That was the last round and its been a great success at introducing new people to the sport and developing others....! Hopefully we'll see most of you riding in the main NPS series next season..

Thanks
IMBRC

 
 We all had gr8 day too, thanks from Boyne Boys

[Paul]

Glad you guys all enjoyed it...!!

there has been great support from the Boyne gang over the 4 rounds....thanks guys
Some great little riders up there....some future stars there for sure...!!

[Paul]

Some photos of the U8 & U10 races

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=198206&l=4309185d4a&id=316207487946

[scott]

A few images from today

[Paul]

Some super snaps there scott..!!

[scott]

Some super snaps there scott..!!

Have loads more and will put up on flicker tomorrow...

[turloughbird]

i cant seem to be able to locate the results /times of today race ...where can i find them Scott
thanks
turlough

[Paul]

They  are on this thread turlough.. 3rd post from the top, pdf attachment

[Paul Doherty]

Hey all,

Just wanted to thank all the lads from the club who done a great job developing the Kippure Estate XC Series Development races over the summer.  The course was brilliant for beginners and everyone who raced really enjoyed it and hope they will be back next year.  Well organised events and from the club and staff of Kippure.

Cheers lads.