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Cyclocross Season

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    #482
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    nak wrote: »
    One naughty person got a telling off after swapping bikes as he didn't swap the number over to the pit bike.

    Ah, I guess for there next Connacht CX race they will have proper CX numbers printed out...


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    #483
    nak
    Registered Users Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Ah, I guess for there next Connacht CX race they will have proper CX numbers printed out...

    Would be good, but doubt it for this season as most don't have pit bikes and the numbers aren't a problem for mountain bikers as they wouldn't be putting their hands on the tops. The B race was mostly mountain bikers, few in the A race too.

    They had a good setup - proper toilets, showers, sign-on indoors which is an added bonus for the volunteers, plus sandwiches and tea and coffee afterwards.


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    #484
    nevskin
    Registered Users Posts: 16 ✭nevskin


    Rode the B race yesterday ( on a CX bike) .. thoroughly enjoyable.. Great course, challenging with lots of elements to keep it interesting. Huge effort by the Galway crew to pull this together- UCG is a great location. Having access to easy parking, showers, plus the pavilion is a real bonus. Hopefully this race will take place again soon & congrats to all involved.

    Have been travelling from Clare to the Connacht CX league & one of the Fixx races so added bonus having race within an hour of home.

    AFAIK 6- 7 races left in season-( in the south ) but I stand corrected-

    Dec 14- Boyle, Roscommon CX- Lough Key Forest Park( great location)
    Dec 21- Fixx Supercross- Venue TBD
    Dec 28th- Swords CX- Rivervalley Park
    Dec 28th- Sligo CX- venue TBC
    Jan 4th - Westport CX- Westport House
    Jan 11th- Nationals- Swords
    Jan 18th- Cashel CX - date TBC

    Anyone know of any other races in pipeline?


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    #485
    Raam
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    I don't think there is a River Valley race in Swords on 28th. Possible that there is an alternative location but pretty sure not in River Valley. Don't know any more than that.


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    #486
    25sean
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭25sean


    14th December, PunchesCross!

    Punchestown Racecourse, Naas, Kildare

    https://facebook.com/dublincitycyclocross

    info on the way...


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    #487
    nak
    Registered Users Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Raam wrote: »
    I don't think there is a River Valley race in Swords on 28th. Possible that there is an alternative location but pretty sure not in River Valley. Don't know any more than that.

    I think you're right, was told Balbriggan was a possibility instead, but not confirmed.


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    #488
    QueensGael
    Registered Users Posts: 696 ✭✭✭QueensGael


    25sean wrote: »
    PunchesCross!

    Love it :)


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    #489
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    I can see the potential!

    2zps5kj.jpg


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    #490
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    Interesting article: i've-been-in-ras-line-outs-and-up-mamore-gap-this-was-worse!


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    #491
    Raam
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    Part 2: http://www.behindthebarriers.tv/cross-talk/shimano-presents-cross-talk-with-sven-nys-part-ii/


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    #492
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    Some teaser pics courtesy of 2015 Irish CX Champs facebook page...

    http://swordscc.com/2015-cx-champs-teaser/


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    #493
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    Ah the "Tarmac path climb of Death!"

    The ground looks good, wonder how it will hold up?


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    #494
    Raam
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    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Ah the "Tarmac climb of Death!"

    The ground looks good, wonder how it will hold up?

    Over a month to go, so anything could happen!


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    #495
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,715 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭Beasty


    Looks like some McNally Swords CC riders have been getting some sneaky practice in ....

    .... not going to make any difference to the result mind:)


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    #496
    umami
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭umami


    Anyone know if the River Valley race on 28th going ahead? It's crossed out on Ulster Cyclocross calendar.


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    #497
    Raam
    Registered Users Posts: 14,317 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    umami wrote: »
    Anyone know if the River Valley race on 28th going ahead? It's crossed out on Ulster Cyclocross calendar.

    It is not going ahead.


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    #498
    nak
    Registered Users Posts: 1,538 ✭✭✭nak


    Raam wrote: »
    It is not going ahead.

    Thanks, so no race on the 28th (Balbriggan was mentioned previously)?


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    #499
    Raam
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    nak wrote: »
    Thanks, so no race on the 28th (Balbriggan was mentioned previously)?

    All I know is that there is no race in River Valley on the 28th. Heard there _may_ be one elsewhere but no details.


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    #500
    Alek
    Registered Users Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Alek


    Anyone could give me a lift to Punchestown on 14th? I am based near Portobello.

    (Ideally with my wife and kid, but not 100% necessary)


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    #501
    Tenzor07
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    Entries for the final round of the Fixx Supercross cup should be open this week...

    The race will be in a new venue, Kilternan, South Co. Dublin...


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    #502
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Entries for the final round of the Fixx Supercross cup should be open this week...

    The race will be in a new venue, Kilternan, South Co. Dublin...

    I'll look forward to that. Can't make this weekends race due to work. :(


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    #503
    25sean
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭25sean


    Up on the Race Track yesterday, course laid out with a few tweaks and turns to be done..

    COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM 2012!!!!

    Course will be a mixture of the following

    1. rough lumpy terrain
    2. steep run ups
    3. shlippery descents
    4. steady climbing on sealed(ish) road
    5. more irregular climbs on softer ground
    6. mud to be powered through

    You will need

    .... A BIG ENGINE TO LAST THE FULL HOUR!!!!

    Hot food, music, horses and maybe even a Christmas tree!

    Perfect preparation for the Nationals!!!


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    #504
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Tenzor07 wrote: »
    Entries for the final round of the Fixx Supercross cup should be open this week...

    The race will be in a new venue, Kilternan, South Co. Dublin...

    I'll look forward to that. Can't make this weekends race due to work. :(


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    #505
    25sean
    Registered Users Posts: 988 ✭✭✭25sean


    such is life!

    We hope it's the first of many.. next time!


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    #506
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Fingal County council won't allow us use any of the 5 different venues I mentioned to them so there will be not race iin Balbriggan on 28th purely and simply because their official in charge "doesn't want the parks ruined "


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    #507
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Great news abut the Kilteirnan race. looking forward to it big time:)


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    #508
    umami
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12 ✭umami


    RobFowl wrote: »
    purely aad simply because their official in charge "doesn't want the parks ruined "

    Such a shame.

    It's amazing the difference in attitude of parks authorities here to their counterparts up North. 8 or 9 parks/ burrough councils around greater Belfast area very accommodating & facilitating in allowing spaces to be used as a public facility for family day of cx.

    Do CI not assist (attempted) promoters when they are trying to secure approval, & if not why not? Or why isn't the matter referred at a higher level; MoS/ MoE, etc. Surely the example of NI burrough councils is a good starting point.


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    #509
    Raam
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    RobFowl wrote: »
    Fingal County council won't allow us use any of the 5 different venues I mentioned to them so there will be not race iin Balbriggan on 28th purely aad simply because their official in charge "doesn't want the parks ruined "

    The park won't get ruined. Trace is gone within a matter of weeks.


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    #510
    Tenzor07
    Registered Users Posts: 8,618 ✭✭✭Tenzor07


    RobFowl wrote: »
    because their official in charge "doesn't want the parks ruined "

    There's usually more to it than that, and without knowing precisely, I would say it's the NIMBY's moaning to the local T.D/Councillor who then rings the park ranger.


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    #511
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,667 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    Raam wrote: »
    The park won't get ruined. Trace is gone within a matter of weeks.

    Said that to her clearly,offered to show photos and even bring her on a tour around the any courses we've used but just stonewalled me.
    Very disappointing attitude tbh.
    Ni interest in fact was hostile to even the thought ......


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