{"id":2077,"date":"2024-02-22T18:03:52","date_gmt":"2024-02-22T18:03:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2077"},"modified":"2024-05-21T08:34:07","modified_gmt":"2024-05-21T08:34:07","slug":"2-06-nps-3-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2077","title":{"rendered":"2\/06 NPS #3 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 2 June 2024
\nEvent:<\/strong> NPS XC Round 3
\nVenue:<\/strong> Dunmore, County Down
\nHost club:<\/strong> Banbridge Cycling Club<\/p>\n

Course location<\/strong>
\nAddress \u2013\u00a0 Dunmore Off-road Activity Centre, 162 Dunmore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down
\nCo-ordinates \u2013 54.343391, -5.912586
\nWhat3words \u2013 https:\/\/w3w.co\/dumpling.eternally.camcorder<\/a>
\nGoogle Maps \u2013 here<\/a><\/p>\n

Course Description:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Camping<\/strong><\/p>\n

Private land no camping allowed on site<\/p>\n

Nearby camping available:<\/p>\n

Brook Cottage Camping<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.pitchup.com\/campsites\/Northern_Ireland\/Northern_Ireland\/Co_Down\/ballynahinch\/brook-cottage-camping\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Lakeside view caravan park<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.lakesideviewcaravanpark.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Slieve Croob camping<\/p>\n

https:\/\/slievecroobcamping.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Castlewellan Forest Park<\/p>\n

https:\/\/visitmournemountains.campmanager.com\/26659\/Check-Availability\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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Other overnight accommodation<\/strong>
\nThe best options are:<\/p>\n

Premier inn Lisburn<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.premierinn.com\/gb\/en\/hotels\/northern-ireland\/antrim\/lisburn\/lisburn.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Millbrook lodge hotel Ballynahinch<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.millbrooklodge.co.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\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 open, Senior 1 women, Senior 2 women, Senior 3 women, Under 14s
\n13:30 \u2013 Prize giving for U14s, U16s, S1 women, S2 women, S3 women and S4 open
\n14:00 \u2013 Senior 1 open, Juniors, Senior 2 open, Senior 3 open
\n15:45 \u2013 Prize giving for S1, S2 and S3 open and Juniors<\/p>\n

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

Under 6 race<\/strong>
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n

Practice times
\n<\/strong>Saturday 1 June 2024 between 14:00 and 16:00
\nSunday 2 June 2024
\nFor the main course
\n09:00 \u2013 11:45
\n13:15 \u2013 13:45<\/p>\n

NO PRACTICE IS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE WHEN ANY RACING IS IN PROGRESS
\nRiders must have their race numbers on their bikes before they go out to practice.<\/span>
\nThe venue will be open from 8:30 am on Sunday 2 June 2024.
\nNote: There is no practice allowed on any other day before the race.<\/p>\n

Location of registration desk and opening times:<\/strong>
\nSign on will take place at the race village. Signage will be in place to direct riders to the race village and sign on area.
\nNOTE: There are no registrations on the day – only race number collection.<\/strong>
\nThe registration desk opens at 9:00 am on Sunday 2 June 2024.
\nRiders must collect their race number at least 15 minutes before the start of their 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.
\nRiders must not cut, fold or mutilate race numbers.
\nRace numbers must be handed back at the completion of your race.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Feed \/ Technical Assistance Zones (F\/TA)<\/strong>:
\nTBC<\/p>\n

Gridding:<\/strong>
\nGridding will be based on UCI points and the results from the series to date.<\/p>\n

Pre-registration: \u2013 Opens at 1 pm on Monday 20 May 2024<\/strong>
\nCloses Friday 31 May 2024 (8 pm)
\nLink to registration is given here<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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First aid location:<\/strong> An ambulance will be parked at the start\/finish area.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Prizes:<\/strong> Medals for top 3 boys and girls in Under 8s to Seniors.\u00a0 Under 6s to Under 12s to also get a goodie bag.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Car parking:<\/strong> Follow instructions from marshals.\u00a0 See link above.
\nToilets:<\/strong>\u00a0Portable toilets will be on site.
\nBike wash:<\/strong>\u00a0No
\nCatering:<\/strong> Last Lap Caf\u00e9, Burger van (to be confirmed)
\nGazebos:<\/strong>\u00a0Are welcome close to the course<\/p>\n

Race organiser:<\/strong> Ruth McKee (email<\/a>)
\nContact number: <\/strong>+44 (<\/strong>0) 7720618252<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Date: Sunday 2 June 2024 Event: NPS XC Round 3 Venue: Dunmore, County Down Host club: Banbridge Cycling Club Course location Address \u2013\u00a0 Dunmore Off-road Activity Centre, 162 Dunmore Road, Ballynahinch, County Down Co-ordinates \u2013 54.343391, -5.912586 What3words \u2013 https:\/\/w3w.co\/dumpling.eternally.camcorder Google Maps \u2013 here Course Description:\u00a0 Round 3 sees the cross-country racing move from forests… <\/p>\n

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