Date: Sunday 8 March 2015
Event: Ulster XC Series Round 1
Venue: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Host club: Dromara Cycling Club
Dromara Cycling Club is proud to host round 1 of the Ulster Cross-country mountain bike series at Kilbroney Park in Rostrevor County Down. This is the third year that the club has ran a cycling race at this trail centre venue with the caravan park being used again as the event headquarters. The club wishes to thank Newry and Mourne council and Mourne Heritage for facilitating this event.
Car parking
Riders are asked to park in the MTB car park on the left hand side on the way into Kilbroney and to avoid the café car park. This will be a busy weekend and we would appreciate co-operation in trying to get everyone in.
Course Description:
Kilbroney Park in the foothills of the Mourne Mountains and backing onto Carlingford Lough is a stunning location all year round. The senior course will take in two of the fire road climbs as well as sections of the official trails in the park. The course will be similar to the one used last year. The riders will start from the caravan park and head up the tarmac road and then onto the gravel fire road climb (first lap only). Once up this climb the riders will take left into the horse trail which will include the “green rock” section just before the water crossing. The riders then descent down towards the tarmac road before climbing back up the switch backs up the ascent before a short drop down to the tarmac road. After a short section on the official trails the riders will climb the second fire road. The official trails are on the left again and the riders will have fun descending this section until they are pulled off at the old downhill track. This will lead down to a crossing of the tarmac road and then along the boundary wall. This section then brings the riders out to the Touring of the Trees parking area for a quick spin through the trees before heading back to the caravan park again for lap 2. From lap 2 onwards the riders will have an additional section to take in to break up the first fire road climb. As the course is on the side of a mountain you can expect plenty of climbing!!
The youth races for the Under 6s, 8s and 10s will be centred around the trees behind the shower block. The Under 12s course has been extended to take in more of the forest.
Gridding:
As this is round 1 there will be no specific gridding of riders BUT those who have pre-registered will be placed ahead of those who have not.
Facilities on site:
The toilet and shower block will be available for use. The main café will also be open. The park also has a children’s play area to entertain the younger ones.
Practice day: Saturday 7 March 2015 between 2 pm and 5 pm
Directions: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Click here to view in Google Map
Co-ordinates: N 54.094763, W 6.19174
Catering: Tea/coffee and snacks will be available after the races.
Race Timetable: here
Race Fees:
Adults: £15 if you pre-register – £18 (€20) on the day if you don’t
Juniors: £10 (€10)
Under 14s & Under 16s: £5 (€5)
Under 8s, 10s & 12s: £2 (€2)
Under 6s: £1 (€1)
Pre-entry: from 27 February 2015 – 6 March 2015
To see a list of who has pre-registered click on the link above.
Additional information:
Facilities: Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor
Car parking: Ample
Toilets: On site
Showers: Yes
Bike wash: Yes (requires tokens £1 – obtained from the office below the café
Café: Yes
Gazebos: Please contact host club should you want a gazebo at the start finish area.
Host club website: Dromara CC
Race organiser: Martin Grimley (email)
Contact number: 07899 913865
