Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st June 2009

021racing is proud to bring you round four of the 2009 Irish Downhill National Points Series, to be held just outside Cahir, Co. Tipperary.

Race Track

The race will take place on a new track which is rough, technical and seriously fast. Starting on top of the hill with great views of the surrounding countryside the track travels down the hill through a series of bends and embedded rocks then over a bridge into the woods where you will have to carry your speed over tough rollers and through a series of bends before you get to a sweeping corner with a nice rock garden on the exit this leads to a jump into an open area which the track slaloms through before crossing over the wall and then its across the first fireroad down towards the gorse section, a flat-out, rough section with some tricky corners leading into some nice berms and a small roadgap to throw you into the bottom section of the course which winds down to the finish through tight trees with a few jumps and drops, you will finish off your run over a lovely tabletop jump into the finish area.

Event

As usual with an 021 event we will have catering, live timing and uplifts.

Timing will be provided by NACC.

Redbull will also be on board for the event bringing their arch, wigwam, the lovely ladies and of course free redbull...

There will be toilet facilities available

Uplifts

Uplifts will be running on both the Saturday and Sunday. No race number = no uplift.  Riding the course without a number over the course of the event will jeopardise the event since you are not covered under the events insurance or medical support.

Venue Considerations

021racing would like to remind all riders and spectators that the race is on Coillte land. Downhill racing relies heavily on the kind support of Coillte for race venues and it is important that the positive relationship that has been built up by 021racing is not jeopardised by leaving litter in the forest or causing tension with locals through inconsiderate behaviour. You are also reminded that mini bikes and the like are not permitted under any circumstances.

Parking

Parking is at a premium so please park your vehicles sensibly and allow local traffic easy access so that the event doesn’t unnecessarily attract the attention of the Gardai or cause issues for Coillte or local residents.
The larger car park area at the bottom of the track is restricted to campers and larger vans – please co-operate with the race organisers on this matter so larger vehicles are not parked on the road causing blockages. Please park your car along the side of the forest road just after the camper/van carpark.

Directions

Link to location -       Click to see

From Tipperary Town
As you approach Cahir, just before the new motorway flyover (overhead) take the right hand turn. Drive up the hill and past the houses and make a left turn at the next junction. Continue on past a number of other houses and go straight through the staggered crossroads and on to the parking area..

From Dublin –         Click to see

From Cork     –          Click to see

There will be signs put up on all routes leading to the event.

Entry Fees and Categories
Entry fees
Elites/Seniors/Masters/ Vets/Super Vets/Sports/Ladies - €50
Juniors/U16/U14 - €30

Guidance on age categories –
Elite/Senior/Sports (aged 18+) Masters (30+ in current year) Vets (40+) Super Vets (50+)

Race licence (day) €15 or £15 (price set by 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.

Schedule

Saturday

Sign on 9.30 - 15.00

Practice 10.00 - 16.00

Sunday

Sign on 9.00-10.00

Practice 9.30-11.30

Race 12.00 approx onwards

Podiums 16.00

Accommodation -
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