{"id":1190,"date":"2019-01-18T02:09:33","date_gmt":"2019-01-18T02:09:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=1190"},"modified":"2019-05-27T21:43:42","modified_gmt":"2019-05-27T21:43:42","slug":"nps-4-2019","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=1190","title":{"rendered":"NPS #3 2019 – MAD MTB"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday 2 June 2019
\nEvent:<\/strong> NPS XC Round 3
\nVenue:<\/strong> Ticknock
\nHost club:<\/strong>\u00a0MAD MTB<\/p>\n

MAD MTB are proud to announce Round 3 of the 2019\u00a0XC NPS, which will be hosted in Ticknock forest.<\/p>\n

Course Description:<\/strong>
\nThe race village and start\/finish is in the same location as 2017, so it\u2019s a sprint off the line to thin the bunch then into a quick decent followed by a short fire road climb through the feed\/tech zone. Make a sharp right into Tom\u2019s trail for a short breather before you start the climb up towards Kilmashogue.
\nUp the fire road to the next trail centre section (Eurosceptic). \u00a0Keep climbing, almost to the highest point on the trail, but just before you reach that point, you exit the forest out onto the rugged open mountain.
\nDon\u2019t be distracted by the stunner of a view down to Dublin bay, your attention is needed ahead to negotiate the rocky trail as you climb at a mellow grade towards the highest point of the day at the Fairy Castle walking trail crossing.
\nAcross the junction, you\u2019re onto a challenger of a decent, a heather-lined trail over granite boulders and outcrops. \u00a0For any chance at maintaining your speed, line choice is critical \u2013 the obvious line isn\u2019t always the fastest!
\nAs the forest looms in your sightline, get ready for a fast, bermed transition from descending into climbing \u2013 a brief climb is followed by a short, fast descent. \u00a0Brake hard for a right turn off the main trail, down the machine track, hard right into \u2018Satellite\u2019.\u00a0 How game are you \u2013 do you take the first entrance, which is faster, or opt for the easy entrance a little further down?\u00a0 Snake through the roots, dips and tree stumps, then back out onto the machine track for a climb back up to the start of Upper Metro.\u00a0 Don\u2019t get too settled though, you\u2019ll soon take another right turn that puts you back into descend mode, fast huck over the rock slabs \u2013 you did put a couple extra psi into your tyres, didn\u2019t you?
\nLeaving the open mountain behind you for this lap, you\u2019re back into the forest, down the machine track, over the hump entrance into the fall-line trail. \u00a0 Tight turns through the trees (XC-width bars are recommended!), then drop out onto the last section of the Eurosceptic trail.
\nOut onto the tarmac road, sharp left and prepare to be gobbled-up by the Trench of Terror, and unceremoniously spat out onto the Kilmashogue fire road.\u00a0 Make a b-line for the King\u2019s Highway and keep it lit all the way along the top of the bank \u2013 stay focused as you carve your way down and into the forest.
\nWatch for the straight-but-techy line into this section, or take the rooty option to the right. \u00a0\u00a0Manoeuvre your way through the trees, tight turns, a sharp descent, followed by dropping out onto Goober\u2019s Heart Attack for a short, sharp climb.
\nSharp left back into the forest, which opens out into another passing opportunity \u2013 pay attention \u2013 this may be your last chance to pass before the fire road sprint finish!
\nSurf the bus stops and humps before dropping down into the Start\/Finish straight.
\nNice job, you just beat the mountain.
\nBut the mountain hates being trumped, and it isn\u2019t finished with you yet.
\nDeep breath, go fight another lap, or two, or three\u2026.<\/p>\n

Race\u00a0Timing:\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>Laptop timing for Under 8s up to Seniors<\/p>\n

Race Timetable:\u00a0<\/strong>
\n09:00 \u2013 Sign on opens
\n10:00 \u2013 Under 6s fun race
\n10:15 \u2013 Under 8s
\n10:30 \u2013 Under 10s
\n10:50 \u2013 Under 12s
\n11:15 \u2013 Prize giving for U8s, U10s and U12s
\n12:00 \u2013 Under 16s, Senior 4 men,\u00a0Senior 2 women, Senior 3 women, Under 14s
\n13:30 \u2013 Prize giving for U14s, U16s, S2 women, S3 women and S4 men
\n14:00 \u2013 Senior 1 men, Juniors, Senior 1 women, Senior 2 men, Senior 3 men
\n15:45 \u2013 Prize giving for S1, S2 and S3 men, Juniors and S1 women<\/p>\n

NOTE: SIGN ON CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE.<\/u><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Senior beginners (S3 women \u2013 S4 men)<\/strong>
\nThe sport will only grow when we attract new people to give cross-country racing a \u2018go\u2019.
\nFor 2019 both the Senior 4 men and Senior 3 women have a reduced entry fee as per a proposal passed at the 2017 Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission AGM.
\nAlso for 2019 the Senior 3 women\u2019s race will share the Under 14s course as per a proposal passed at the 2017 Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission AGM.
\nBoth the Senior 4 men and Senior 3 women\u2019s races should last less than 60 minutes.<\/p>\n

Under 6 race<\/strong>
\nThe Under 6s race is just for fun. It is an introduction to off-road racing. 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.<\/p>\n

Practice times
\n<\/strong>For the main course
\n09:00 – 11:45
\n13:15 – 13:45
\nNO PRACTICE IS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE WHEN ANY RACING IS IN PROGRESS The venue will be open from 9:00am on Sunday 2nd June 2019. Practice time will also be available from 2pm on Saturday afternoon. Note: Saturday Practice is at riders own risk as there will be no first aid assistance on site for this time.<\/p>\n

Location of Registration and opening times:<\/strong>
\nSign on will take place at the race village, at the turning circle area on the first fire road on reaching the upper car park area. Signage will be in place to direct riders to the race village and sign on area. Riders must present themselves along with their 2019 licence cards, a PDF version of their 2019 licence or by presenting their phone with the Cycling Ireland app, showing their 2019 licence. Sign on opens at 9:00 am on Sunday 2nd June 2019
\nSign on closes 15 minutes before the start of the call up for each race.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Race numbers:<\/strong>
\nRace 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.<\/em><\/p>\n

Race Fees:<\/strong>
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Race Fees:
\nNPS XC (\u20ac)<\/td>\n		<\/td>\n\n

\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Register and<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Turn up on<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Fees<\/td>\n\n

Pre-pay<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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the day<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Senior men (S1, \u00a0 S2, S3)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac25<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac30<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Senior men (S4)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac20<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac25<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Women (S1, S2)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac25<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac30<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Women (S3)<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac20<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac25<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Junior men \u00a0 & women<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac10<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\u20ac10<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 16s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 14s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

\n

\u20ac5<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 12s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 10s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 8s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac2<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Under 6s<\/b><\/td>\n\n

\u20ac1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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\u20ac1<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Pre-registration: \u2013 Opens at 8 pm on Sunday 26 May 2019<\/strong>
\nCloses 31 May 2019 (8 pm)<\/p>\n

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To see who has entered click on the link\u00a0here<\/strong><\/a>. \u00a0(Password to open \u2013 \u201cTicknock\u201d)<\/p>\n

Gridding:<\/strong> Will be based on the league to date.<\/p>\n

Notes:<\/strong>\u00a0Ensure bicycles are in good working order and that bar-ends have been fitted.
\nNo electric bikes or motorised bicycles permitted.
\nNo cyclo-cross bicycles permitted.<\/p>\n

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Catering arrangements:<\/strong> There will be a mobile catering van on site, providing hot\/cold drinks and fresh food.<\/p>\n

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Toilets, showers:<\/strong> Toilet facilities are on site (portaloos). There are no shower facilities.<\/p>\n

First aid location:<\/strong> An ambulance will be parked on course, a first aid kit will be available at sign on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Venue Location<\/strong>: The venue will be Ticknock Mountain Bike Trails, Dublin
\nSat nav. co-ordinates: 53.2510878, -6.2478346
\nMap link: https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/yDNghgRG4zp<\/p>\n

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Parking arrangements: <\/strong>Please use the marked car park spaces provided and do not park where access for emergency vehicles could be impeded. Signage will be in place. Please co- operate with the car park marshals. Parking Location Here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Course Map:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Ticknock Course Preview:<\/strong><\/p>\n