{"id":2317,"date":"2025-02-09T14:19:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T14:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2317"},"modified":"2025-05-02T10:21:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T10:21:17","slug":"nps-2-18-05-2025","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2317","title":{"rendered":"NPS #2 (18\/05\/2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 18 May 2025
\nEvent:<\/strong> NPS XC Round 2
\nVenue:<\/strong> Glensheskin Wood
\nHost club:<\/strong> Fermoy Cycling Club<\/p>\n

Course location<\/strong>
\nAddress \u2013 Graigue, Kilworth Co Cork\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>( please follow link below and do not go to main recreational car park )
\nCo-ordinates \u2013 52.187130, -8.241276
\nWhat3words \u2013 https:\/\/w3w.co\/watertight.roared.underpin<\/a>
\nGoogle Maps \u2013 here<\/a><\/p>\n

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

Glensheskin’s renowned mix of fast flowing twisty single track which will be broken up by some off camber sections, drop-offs and some technical climbs to test the best XC riders. B lines will be provided where necessary.<\/p>\n

Camping<\/strong>
\nThere is no overnight camping available at the event car park.
\nJust 2 km from the venue, we are very happy that Kilworth Celtic FC are opening their grounds and buildings to us mountain bikers.
\nIt will be a quiet campsite with showers & sanitary. Bring your rubbish \/ recycling home.
\nClean up after your dogs & keep on a lease at all times. No dogs on the playing fields.
\nCharge (per night) is \u20ac10 \/ vehicle + \u20ac2 \/ person.
\nAll camping enquiries \/ registrations to Tom Cotter on campingnpsfermoy@gmail.com<\/a>
\nPlease provide:
\nName
\nContact No.
\nVehicle Make & Model
\nNumber of tents
\nNumber of people
\nFriday &\/or Saturday<\/p>\n

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

Corbett Court Hotel ( 5 mins from car park )\u00a0Corbett Court \u2013 Restaurant & Accommodation , Kilworth & Ballyhea , Cork , Ireland<\/a><\/div>\n
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Fir Grove Hotel Mitchelstown ( 10 mins from car park )\u00a0Firgrove Hotel Cork | Wedding Venues | Conference Room | Cork Hotels | Hotel Accommodation | Special Offers | Cork Accommodation<\/a><\/p>\n

Numerous AirBnB options<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

Sunday 16 June – 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 17 May 2025 between 15:00 and 17:00<\/p>\n

Sunday 18 May 2025
\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 18 May 2025.
\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 18 May 2025.
\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 the results from the series to date.<\/p>\n

Pre-registration: \u2013 Opens at 1 pm on Monday 5 May 2025<\/strong>
\nCloses Friday 16 May 2025 (8 pm)
\nLink to registration is given here<\/a><\/p>\n

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> Car Park, same as last year.\u00a0 It is located in a local farmer’s field beside the entrance to the wood. It is approx. 900m walk on forest road to the start \/ finish area \/ sign on area.
\nToilets:<\/strong>\u00a0Portable toilets will be on site.
\nBike wash:<\/strong>\u00a0No
\nCatering:<\/strong> Coffee \/ snack van
\nGazebos:<\/strong> Only organiser’s and sponsor’s gazebos<\/p>\n

Race organiser:<\/strong> Stephen McGrath (email<\/a>)
\nContact number:<\/strong> 087 0635964<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Date: Sunday 18 May 2025 Event: NPS XC Round 2 Venue: Glensheskin Wood Host club: Fermoy Cycling Club Course location Address \u2013 Graigue, Kilworth Co Cork\u00a0\u00a0( please follow link below and do not go to main recreational car park ) Co-ordinates \u2013 52.187130, -8.241276 What3words \u2013 https:\/\/w3w.co\/watertight.roared.underpin Google Maps \u2013 here Course Description:\u00a0 Glensheskin’s renowned… <\/p>\n

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