Its been my experience that first time racers get destroyed at NPS level because they are thrown up against experienced XC racer and lack the technique and fitness to enjoy them.

The Offroad Commission and myself are running 3 Introductory ( developmental ) XC Races this Spring with the idea is to get more riders racing XC in th XC NPS.  Its been my experience that first time racers get destroyed at NPS level because they are thrown up against experienced XC racer and lack the technique and fitness to enjoy them.

The First one is in Ballinastoe Co Wicklow on the 21st February. 
Round 2 is Happening in Ballyhoura with the support of Limerick MTB Club
Round 3 will be in Galway in Derroura with the support of Darren McGann and Martin MacNally
The Courses are all in the Coillte trails and will be simple but enjoyable courses suitable for everybody
I'm hoping we can encourage new ladies and Youth riders from these races.
I have broken the senior Category in to Sports A and Sports B..
sports A is for experienced sports riders and Sports B is for complete newcomers. there will be the usual under 8/10/12/14 Categories
U16 and juniors will be expected to race in either A or B depending on their experience.
Rob Cummins from Wheelworxbikes.com is the main sponsor with the Offroad Commission providing the overall Trophies and Niall and Tarja from Allmountain Experience providing Vouchers for one on one training as prizes.
We've arranged with Ballinastoe Golf Club for parking for the Ballinastoe race.
 Richie Byrne

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