The third round of the Irish Winter League, will be held by EPIC MTB on Sunday 8th of February, two weeks after the second round at Ballinascorney. Cloon is an old favourite at this stage having held numerous races over the past few years.
Track Description:
We will be using the main track much of which has featured in NPS's in the past. We will be starting at the wooden start ramp, the first half is as it was before, that is quick techniqual riding, plenty of roots and stumps, berms, rock gardens, three nice jumps is a row and plenty of line choice. The bottom half has been resurrected after last years felling. It now open, fast, plenty of roots and stumps with the odd jump thrown in for good measure with a nice kicker just before the finish line. For the average rider it will take about 1:30 to get down.
There are no gaps, you can roll off all the jumps at walking pace, and if you still don't fancy that they all have quick chicken runs. Its completely rideable for any level of rider, and any type of bike, its all down to how quick you can do it. The course will be marked on Saturday night, but there are only two sections where the tape will impact line choice (straights where the natural line is just too easy), everywhere else it will be marked wide with plenty of options.
Entry Fees (and age to category guidelines)**
Elite/Senior/Ladies/Masters/Vets/Super Vets/Sport - �20 or �20
Elite/Senior/Sports (aged 18+) Masters (30+ in current year) Vets (40+) Super Vets (50+)
Junior/U16/U14 - �15 or �15
Junior (born in 1991/1992) U16 (born in 1993/1994) U14 (born in 1995/1996)
** If you need help or advice on what category you should be in either by age or ability please speak to the CRC Team on race day and they will advise.
Race licence (day) �15 or �15 (price set Cycling Ireland)
If you intend to race regularly consider an annual licence - it can work out cheaper, particularly for younger riders. The licence fees are available on the Cycling Ireland Website.
Time Table:
Sign on: 8.00am - 10.00am
Practice: 8.15am - 10.30pm
1st run 11.00pm - 2.00pm*
2nd run 2.00pm - 4.00pm* * dependant on number of entries.
Please note that this is a one day event and there will only be Medical Assistance available on Sunday 8th Feburary. There will be no uplifts and no one will be allowed on the course on race day without having first signed on and having their race number attached to their bike - no sign on means no insurance and no medical cover!
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We have also always had parking issues at Cloon, so on race day their will be no parking on the street, all vehicles must park inside the forest. The will be marshals controlling traffic on the day, please ensure to follow instructions. While everyone likes to have their easy-ups in a convenient place, they cannot be accommodated near the entrance to the forest, please find a spot further up the hill, it a big mountain, I am sure you can find a spot with a nice view.
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Directions:
Southbound on M50:
- Road changes to M11, then N11 (speed limit changes to 100kph)
- Road veers left and uphill, under bridge, slip off left (Bray & Greystones)
- At roundabout take first exit
- Over bridge
- At roundabout take last exit, back onto N11 northbound
- Stay in sliproad
- First Left for Enniskerry, follow this road
- Enter Village, three roads converge here, go straight up through the town past tower on your left
- Straight on at crossroads (Up steep hill)
- Follow this road (no turns until Cloon)
- After approx 4 miles you will pass Curtlestown village (Church on right)
- You will then pass Curtlestown woods, blind bend, carpark on right
- Cloon is about a mile further on the right
Northbound on N11:
- Pass Kilmacanogue
- Crest hill, ignore left sliproad for Bray
- Take sliproad for Enniskerry after bridge
- Enter Village, three roads converge here, go straight up through the town past tower on your left
- Straight on at crossroads (Up steep hill)
- Follow this road (no turns until Cloon)
- After approx 4 miles you will pass Curtlestown village (Church on right)
- You will then pass Curtlestown woods, blind bend, carpark on right
- Cloon is about a mile further on the right