Date: Sunday 15 April 2018
Event: Ulster XC Series Round 1
Venue: Craigavon Lake
Host club: Apollo Cycling Team
Course Description:
To accommodate building works for the new swimming pool, this year sees the course move from the South Lake to the North Lake, using Tannaghmore Gardens as Race HQ. The brand new course, incorporates some of the course used in 2015, along with some brand new natural sections and a mixture of existing trails and pathways. The main course layout is challenging but offers interest to riders of all skill levels, whilst the youth courses incorporate some of the adult course.
Race report 2017: here
Results from 2016: here
Results from 2015: here
Race report from 2014: here
Race report from 2013: here
Race report from 2012: here
Race report from 2011: here
Race report from 2010: here
Directions: Craigavon Lakes – Tannaghmore Gardens
Located at the Tannaghmore Gardens Farm/Museum, which is off Tannaghmore Gardens Rd, adjacent to Silverwood Road Industrial Estate, Lurgan. If leaving the M1 motorway, come off at junction 10 and follow the signs for Craigavon Centre. At the Ballynamony Road roundabout, take the second exit for Tannaghmore Garden.
Click here to view in google maps
Co-ordinates: N 54.4669698, W 6.3824131
Race Timetable:
09:00 – Sign on opens
10:00 – Under 6s fun race
10:15 – Under 8s
10:30 – Under 10s
10:50 – Under 12s
11:15 – Prize giving for U8s, U10s and U12s
12:00 – Under 16s, Senior 4 men, Senior 2 women, Under 14s
13:30 – Prize giving for U14s, U16s, S2 women and S4 men
14:00 – Senior 1 men, Juniors, Senior 1 women, Senior 2 men, Senior 3 men
15:45 – Prize giving for S1, S2 and S3 men, Juniors and S1 women
NOTE: SIGN ON CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE.
Senior beginners (S3 women – S4 men)
The sport will only grow when we attract new people to give cross-country racing a ‘go’.
For 2018 both the Senior 4 men and Senior 3 women have a reduced entry fee as per a proposal passed at the 2017 Cycling Ulster Off-road Commission AGM.
Also for 2018 the Senior 3 women’s race will share the Under 14s course as per a proposal passed at the 2017 Cycling Ireland Off-road Commission AGM.
Both the Senior 4 men and Senior 3 women’s races should last less than 50 minutes.
Practice times
For the main course
09:00 – 11:45
13:15 – 13:45
Practice time may also be available on the Saturday afternoon. 3 pm to 5 pm.
NO PRACTICE ALLOWED ON COURSES WHICH HAVE RACES GOING ON
Race Fees:
| Fees | Register and pre-pay | Just register - pay on the day | Just turn up on the day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior men (S1, S2, S3) | £15 | £18 | £20 |
| Senior men (S4) | £12 | £15 | £17 |
| Senior women (S1, S2) | £15 | £18 | £20 |
| Senior women (S3) | £12 | £15 | £17 |
Juniors: £10 (€10)
Under 14s & Under 16s: £5 (€5)
Under 8s, 10s & 12s: £2 (€2)
Under 6s fun race: £1 (€1)
Pre-registration: – OPEN
Until 13 April 2018 (8 pm)
To see who has entered click on the link here. (Password to open – “Craigavon”)
Gridding: There will be no gridding for Round 1 of the 2018 Ulster XC series.
Notes: Ensure bicycles are in good working order and that bar-ends have been fitted.
No electric bikes or motorised bicycles permitted.
No cyclo-cross bicycles permitted.
Catering: Snacks/refreshments will be available to purchase from the dedicated mobile catering supplier for Tannaghmore Gardens.
Additional information:
None
Facilities: Craigavon Lakes – Tannaghmore Gardens
Car Parking: At Tannaghmore Gardens. Strictly no parking in Tannaghmore Gardens Animal Farm car park or on the west bound side of the Tannaghmore Gardens road. Please follow marshal’s instructions at all times.
Toilets: On site
Showers: Yes
Bike Wash: No
Cafe: None on site. (Local garage on Silverwood road has full range of hot/cold food)
Gazebos: Contact the host club if you are looking to erect a gazebo in the start/finish field. Gazebos must be on-site before 9 am.
Host club website: Apollo CT
Race organiser: Robbie Smyth (email)
Contact number: 07762 683632
