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Irish NPS Round 1 + 4X

This weekend 28th/29th May 2005

May 05

The long awaited first round of the Irish NPS kicks off this weekend in with the Zealoptics NPS Round 1 in Moneyscalp organised by Plush Cycles. The Moneyscalp 4X is also due to take place on Saturday and has been sponsored by RealCycles whoare offering loads of great prizes such as a Kona Scrap Frame, loads of Kona gear including kit bags, body armour etc.

As well as sponsorship for the 4X, for the first time ever, the Irish downhill series has an NPS sponsor. As well as overall prizes for the series, ZealOptics have agreed to provide prizes for first place rider in each category at every NPS starting with Moneyscalp.

Lots of training has been ongoing for both event. The 4X, under the watchful eye of Stephen Maginn and in Moneyscalp, on the course that has been taped off for a number of weeks.

On Wednesday evening, 25th May, Glyn O'Brien and First Tracks will be holding DH coaching session on the DH course that will be used for the event in Moneyscalp and last Thursday held a coaching session in Moneyscalp 4X track for tips on gate practice, jumping, cornering, race lines, passing. So watch out - the competition has been trained by the best!

The format for the Saturday RealCycles 4X event is as follows:

9-11am sign on
10-12noon practice
12-2pm motos
2-3pm finals
3-4pm prizegiving (minibikes)

Everyone who enters gets three motos against four other people and points are allocated for where you finish. The person who gets the most points qualifies first.

The format for the Sunday ZealOptics Irish NPS Round 1 is as follows:

9-11am sign on
9-12noon practice

12.30-2.00pm 1st run
2.30-4.00pm 2nd run

Cost of entry

Seniors/Masters/ Vets £15 Stg or 20 Euro

Juniors £10 Stg or 15 Euros

U16's £7.50 or 10 Euros

The cost of a day licence is £10 Stg or 15 Euros (covers 4X and DH)

As this event is being run in conjunction with the NPS Round 1 Downhill, 1 day licence will cover the whole weekend, meaning better value for riders who compete in both events!

No Mini Bikes in Moneyscalp Forest

The organisers don't want to spoil anyones fun but they do not have permission from the Forestry to allow Mini Bikes or similar in the forest during the event. Please dont put the organisers in a position where riders are disqualified for breaking this rule. Its only a short walk to the top!

The only question is whether the weather will hold for the weekend! After a dry and dusty track for the past couple of weeks, and considering last weekend's weather, it will be likely be a completely different course. Either way, everyone is advised to keep an eye on the weather. For an up to date weather report click HERE!

We at IrishDH.com would like to thank ZealOptics and Real Cycles for sponsoring the Moneyscalp events and would urge all riders, racers and non-racers alike to show your support for both organisations.