2009 Winter league Round 2 Preview
Ballinascorney Forest, Sunday 25th January 2009
The second round of the Irish Winter League will take place on Sunday 25th of January, two weeks after the first round at Moneyscalp. This is a location which was used over 10 years ago to host races and has now been rediscovered. It is Ballinascorney Forest. Since October the track has been under construction by 6 people virtually every weekend. It is brand new line, top to bottom and is said to be an unreal track by outside parties!
Track Description
Straight from the start into a small double followed by a stepdown into a large open landing. On the gas down a fast section of forest into a long right hander then into a right left switch back berms. On to a slight off camber then cross the fire road, hit a large table top over a grass bank. Here you will come to the first off 3 steep chutes. Down this into a banked rooty right hander then hit another lip which shoots you onto either the fast high line or the low line. Up into a bus stop and out again. On the gas to the run up to the big left hander hip, land this and get caught by a big right handed berm. You then drop down the second steep chute which takes you into the forest gully section. Around a very rooty right hander and then along the run in for the final chute which has a large open line or a slightly faster one over the roots between the trees. Continue on around a drifty high left hander followed by a right then over a large pumper in to a double. Land this into another off camber section which is the run up to the big drop. Land the 8 foot drop on to the large lander flat out into the Maribor section. This takes you quickly through a series of big left and right handed berms. Make your way towards the step up. Then down through the trees into the finish arena and hit a 20 foot booter into a massive landing followed by two drifty turns to the finish line.
All jumps and drops have chicken runs.
Parking
The forest gate will be open on Sunday only for parking. There is a large area at the off the end of the track for parking. You are asked to watch over your valuables and keep your cars locked. Mini bikes or quads are not permitted by the forest owners and we kindly ask you to take all rubbish home!
Directions
Coming from South Dublin or the South.
Go on the M50. Coming from southbound take the Firhouse exit. Take the first left at the top of the slip road. Continue along this road past the Scholar Pub and straight through all the rounabouts. When you come to a large junction with lots of shops about 1.5 miles up this road turn left and go up past Old Mill Cabs. Continue straight along this road for 1.3 miles and you will go over a narrow bridge which the road follows. Continue for another 2.5 miles and the entrance to the forest will be on you left 300 meters before the quarry.
Coming from North Dublin of the North.
Go on the M50. Take the Firhouse exit. Go right and cross over the motorway on the bridge. Continue straight through the roundabout. Continue along this road past the Scholar Pub and straight through all the rounabouts. When you come to a large junction with lots of shops about 1.5 miles up this road turn left and go up past Old Mill Cabs. Continue straight along this road for 1.3 miles and you will go over a narrow bridge which the road follows. Continue for another 2.5 miles and the entrance to the forest will be on you left 300 meters before the quarry.
Entry Fees (and age to category guidelines)**
Elite/Senior/Ladies/Masters/Vets/Super Vets/Sport - €20 or £20
Elite/Senior/Sports (aged 18+) Masters (30+ in current year) Vets (40+) Super Vets (50+)
Junior/U16/U14 - €15 or £15
Junior (born in 1991/1992) U16 (born in 1993/1994) U14 (born in 1995/1996)
** If you need help or advice on what category you should be in either by age or ability please speak to the CRC Team on race day and they will advise.
Race licence (day) €15 or £15 (price set Cycling Ireland)
If you intend to race regularly consider an annual licence – it can work out cheaper, particularly for younger riders. The licence fees are available on the Cycling Ireland WEBSITE
Time Table
Sign on: 8.00am – 10.00am
Practice: 8.15am – 10.30pm
1 st run 11.00pm – 2.00pm*
2 nd run 2.00pm – 4.00pm* * dependant on number of entries.
Please note that this is a one day event and there will only be Medical Assistance available on Sunday 25th January. There will be no uplifts and no one will be allowed on the course on race day without having first signed on and having their race number attached to their bike – no sign on means no insurance and no medical cover!
Event Sponsors:
1) ADROIT DEVELOPMENTS.
www.adroitdevelopments.ie 2) Woodbine Property Management Ltd.
Email: wpmltd@eircom.net
3) Rockstar Energy Drink.
www.rockstarenergy.ie Tuesday, January
