{"id":2605,"date":"2026-04-20T16:47:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T16:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2605"},"modified":"2026-06-22T21:27:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-22T21:27:39","slug":"nps-6-28-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irishxcnps.ie\/?page_id=2605","title":{"rendered":"NPS #5 (28\/06\/2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Date:<\/strong> Sunday 28 June 2026
\nEvent:<\/strong> NPS XC Round 5 (amended to Round 5)
\nVenue:<\/strong> Union Wood, Co. Sligo
\nHost club:<\/strong> Northwest MTB<\/p>\n

Course location<\/strong>
\nAddress \u2013 Union Wood, R284, Glennagoolagh, Co. Sligo, Ireland
\nCo-ordinates \u2013 54.213676, -8.471334
\nWhat3words \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/w3w.co\/monthly.breezy.bricks<\/a>
\nGoogle Maps \u2013\u00a0here<\/a><\/p>\n

Course Description: <\/strong>The course starts on the Union wood trail just after The Fence Trail. There is a flat stretch of fire road that turns right into a climb. At the top of the hill you swing a right into a short single track, a bit of down and bit of up. This comes back out and you head into The Field, after about 50m you swing left into a new trail called Limey Down, it\u2019s a rooty single track that is good fun but if its wet!! This trail turns into Limey Up a new single track climb, it\u2019s a bit punchy. This leads you back into the field where you join GT Express, a tight technical single track descent that brings you over toward the Colloney. It turns into a fast open part of the woods before going back into a technical exit back onto the fire road. From here you climb all the way back through the cross roads, and onto The Fence trail exiting right back onto the Union Wood trail for an uphill sprint to the finish. The lap is approximately 15-20min.<\/p>\n

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NOTE:<\/strong> The youth courses are 450 meters from the carpark. The main course start is 1.2km, 15 minute walk from the carpark.
\nSign on will be in the main car park as it is the only way in and out.<\/p>\n

Caution:<\/strong> Don\u2019t forget to check yourself for ticks and wear bug repellent.<\/p>\n

Camping<\/strong>
\nThere is no overnight camping available at the event car park.<\/p>\n

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Race Timing: <\/strong><\/b>Laptop timing for Under 8s up to Seniors<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\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 27 June 2026 between 15:00 and 17:00<\/p>\n

Sunday 28 June 2026
\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 28 June 2026.<\/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 number collection desk opens at 9:00 am on Sunday 28 June 2026.
\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\u00a0<\/strong>
\nCloses Friday 26 June 2026 (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 car park<\/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.
\nToilets:<\/strong> Toilets will be located at the main car park and close to the Start\/Finish.
\nBike wash:<\/strong>\u00a0No
\nCatering:<\/strong> There will be a Coffee Cart in the woods. Our NWMTB youths will be running a Tuck Shop on the day, so bring some change.
\nGazebos:<\/strong> Are welcome close to the course<\/p>\n

Race organiser:<\/strong> Craig Galloway
\nContact number:<\/strong> 089 443 8606<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Date: Sunday 28 June 2026 Event: NPS XC Round 5 (amended to Round 5) Venue: Union Wood, Co. Sligo Host club: Northwest MTB Course location Address \u2013 Union Wood, R284, Glennagoolagh, Co. Sligo, Ireland Co-ordinates \u2013 54.213676, -8.471334 What3words \u2013\u00a0https:\/\/w3w.co\/monthly.breezy.bricks Google Maps \u2013\u00a0here Course Description: The course starts on the Union wood trail just after… <\/p>\n

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