XC NPS 2011 Round 1 Preview

Cuchulainn CC is proud to host NPS round one for 2011 on April the 3rd in the historic and scenic grounds of Bellurgan Park, Co. Louth (click for map).

Additional details here.
This event is also Round 2 of the Leinster League. Cuchulainn are all looking forward to seeing racers riding in the ability based groups and head to head racing and their members have grafted all winter to forge a course that will test the best yet is rideable by all.

!!! Please note that you MUST register online for this event – no exceptions! Payment is also available online for this race, if you have issues paying online please contact the race organisers (Alan Bingham or Tony Kelly) who will assist you.
Click the button below to register online.

We are confident that you’ll find the system convenient and easy to use. For the race organisers, the big bonus is that it will reduce admin effort and eliminate any security concerns by not needing to handle cash on race day
It also means that riders will have their race numbers pre-allocated. You can also pay for your One Day Licences online by using the online registration utility.
For any concerns or questions re; online payment please email contact the race organiser Tony Kelly: tonyk@jadeindustrial.ie.

Online registration will close at 8pm on Friday 1st April so ensure to register in good time!

Schedule:
The race lap count and start times are is per the agreed/standardised criteria for 2011 & future XC events as follows:
Standardised lap count
Standardised start times

Sign on for Youth races closes at 10:30am

Sign on for SENIOR 4/SENIOR WOMEN 3/U16/U14 categories closes at 11:30am

Sign on for all other SENIOR categories  closes at 1:00pm

An explanation of the Race Categories can be found here

An explanation of Licences/licence requirements can be found here

To see how many people have registered for this event to date click here

Racers with good technical skills will be rewarded due to the inclusion of two technical sections diverting from the main course.The first one is a drop and the second is a gap jump both doable on an XC bike. They are done completely at the personal risk of the rider, but there is an alternate/easy line available for both features so riders can decide which their preferred option is according to their skill level.

The course will be open for practice from 10am to 1pm on Saturday the 2nd and because of the technical sections it is highly advised.

Special attention has been given this year to courses that are specific for the younger riders. New for 2011 there are separate categories for girls in all age groups.

Facilities
• Car parking is in a flat field with toilet facilities.
• The start line is adjacent to the car park.
• There are some great spectator spots that are accessible for young families.
• There will be a bouncy castle provided free of charge

Directions:

• On M1 at junction 18, take the N52 exit to for Carlingford/R173
• At the first roundabout, take the 4th exit onto N52 heading to Carlingford/R173
• At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto R173 heading to Carlingford
• Entrance to Bellurgan Park is on the Left Hand Side after approximately 5km