Date: Sunday 2 June 2024
Event: NPS XC Round 3
Venue: Dunmore, County Down
Host club: Banbridge Cycling Club

Course location
Address –  Dunmore Off-road Activity Centre, 162 Dunmore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down
Co-ordinates – 54.343391, -5.912586
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Course Description: 

Round 3 sees the cross-country racing move from forests to open mountain as we return to the venue of the 2009 Irish Championships at Dunmore Mountain. Being on a mountain there will be plenty of climbing, descending and fun technical features. It will test the skills of the most seasoned riders while remaining accessible and enjoyable for those who are new to the sport.

Camping

Private land no camping allowed on site

Nearby camping available:

Brook Cottage Camping

https://www.pitchup.com/campsites/Northern_Ireland/Northern_Ireland/Co_Down/ballynahinch/brook-cottage-camping/

Lakeside view caravan park

https://www.lakesideviewcaravanpark.co.uk/

Slieve Croob camping

https://slievecroobcamping.com/

Castlewellan Forest Park

https://visitmournemountains.campmanager.com/26659/Check-Availability/

Race Timing: Laptop timing for Under 8s up to Seniors

Race Timetable: 
09:00 – Sign on opens
10:00 – Under 6s fun race
10:15 – Under 8s
10:30 – Under 10s
10:50 – Under 12s
11:15 – Prize giving for U8s, U10s and U12s
12:00 – Under 16s, Senior 4 open, Senior 1 women, Senior 2 women, Senior 3 women, Under 14s
13:30 – Prize giving for U14s, U16s, S1 women, S2 women, S3 women and S4 open
14:00 – Senior 1 open, Juniors, Senior 2 open, Senior 3 open
15:45 – Prize giving for S1, S2 and S3 open and Juniors

NOTE: THE REGISTRATION DESK CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE.

Under 6 race
The Under 6s race is just for fun. It is an introduction to off-road racing. Parents can run alongside. It is all about the achievement of starting and finishing. If your child can complete the course with ease and is ready for the next challenge please have them try the Under 8s race instead. There is no lower age limit on the Under 8s race.

Practice times
Saturday 1 June 2024 between 14:00 and 16:00
Sunday 2 June 2024
For the main course
09:00 – 11:45
13:15 – 13:45

NO PRACTICE IS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE WHEN ANY RACING IS IN PROGRESS
Riders must have their race numbers on their bikes before they go out to practice.
The venue will be open from 8:30 am on Sunday 2 June 2024.
Note: There is no practice allowed on any other day before the race.

Location of registration desk and opening times:
Sign on will take place at the race village. Signage will be in place to direct riders to the race village and sign on area.
NOTE: There are no registrations on the day – only race number collection.
The registration desk opens at 9:00 am on Sunday 2 June 2024.
Riders must collect their race number at least 15 minutes before the start of their race.

Race numbers:
Race numbers will be supplied by the organiser which should be placed secured onto the handlebars in a way which makes it clear for timekeepers to read.
Riders must not cut, fold or mutilate race numbers.
Race numbers must be handed back at the completion of your race.

Feed / Technical Assistance Zones (F/TA):
TBC

Gridding:
Gridding will be based on UCI points and the results from the series to date.

Pre-registration: – Opens at 1 pm on Monday 20 May 2024
Closes Friday 31 May 2024 (8 pm)
Link to registration is given here

Notes: Ensure bicycles are in good working order and that bar-ends have been fitted.
No electric bikes or motorised bicycles permitted.
No cyclo-cross bicycles permitted.

Prizes: Medals for top 3 boys and girls in Under 8s to Seniors.  Under 6s to Under 12s to also get a goodie bag.