Widely regarded as the best and most challenging DH course in Ireland the track offers a mix of outright pedal power and savage technical sections to test the best. Hosted by the Chain Reaction Club and with timing by NACC the event organisation standard will as usual be high. The focal point of the Irish season is always massively supported by the strong local DH and XC community and with special permission to move the Champs date to August to avoid race clashes this will be the biggest and best ever Irish Champs.

The Chain Reaction Club has secured sponsorship from Monster as well as a massive prize fund of goodies and struck  a great deal with Stena Line for those riders wanting to taste Irish DH racing and the world famous Irish craic and a touch of the black stuff.

Spectators can enjoy the craic and a touch of the black stuff in the nearby village of Rostrevor and town of Warrenpoint. Camping will be permitted in the finish field and there’s plenty of accommodation options available locally. Only 41 miles from Belfast, 66 miles from Larne and 74 miles from Dublin there are plenty of ferry options as well as airports at both Belfast and Dublin with similar mileage.

Chain Reaction Cycles will also be fundraising during registration and at the weekend and riders have an opportunity to win Signed Jerseys from current World Champion Steve Peat as well as Josh Bryceland, The Atherton's, Scott Beaumont, Rizla/Suzuki Moto GP Team, CRC Intense team, John Tomac and Nico Vouilloz.

Other goodies due to be raffled include Mavic Deemax Ultimate Wheelset, Shimano Saint Groupset, Identiti Krisis SL Frame, DMR Exalt Frame, Marzocchi 4X RC3 Forks + Much Much More.

 OTHER INFORMATION

Registration

Entry for the event will be Pre-Registration ONLY by clicking on this link.

http://fs17.formsite.com/offroadeventsreg/DHNationals2010/index.html 

Registration will close on Friday 6th August with strictly no entry allowed after this date.

Riders who have entered but wish to cancel their entry can claim a refund (minus paypal charges) up to 5pm Friday 6th August by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  

Entered riders can be viewed here 

National Championships

Only riders holding at Cycling Ireland licences will be eligible for the title of National Champion.  This title will be awarded to the following categories

Elite

Junior

Women

Master

Veteran

Riders are also permitted to compete with a day licence which can be purchased on the day for €20. 

Event Format

Riders will be required to have 2 practice runs in order to compete in seeding and racing.  Seeding will take place on Saturday ahead of one race run on Sunday 14^th August.

Saturday

Registration 8.30am-1.00pm

Practice 9.00am-2.30pm

Seeding Run 3.00pm-5.00pm

Sunday

Practice 9.00am-1.00pm

Race Run 1.00pm

Prizegiving

Fundraising

Chain Reaction Cycling Club will be fundraising on behalf of Liam Baxter for his generous use of the field.  We have a generous prize fund and tickets can be purchased when entering online or at the event.  The nominated charity this year is Galway Visually Impaired Social Club

Stenaline Offer

Riders wishing to travel from the UK and wish to take advantage of the special offer courtesy of Stenaline please email Tina@IrishDH.com for further information.