Cyclocross 2023/24

lizzylad84

Not sure if there's a page up already, but since VC glendale race yesterday was the start of the cx season, post here any info on upcoming cx races

lizzylad84

https://eventmaster.ie/event/4GWnt4rFEe?fbclid=IwAR0kzGOdkB4hGaqQayNShMOuYp60-PH8XZ1FJe9BN1ipJuP_Ry_H2mIOKSo

Bellurgan wheelers race series, sponsored by K Capital, first race on this saturday

Tombo2001

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121125185#Comment_121125185

Whats the standard like at the weak end here - I have a gravel bike, do the trails in the phoenix park a bit but have never done a race. Dont want be coming in ten minutes behind the guy in second last guy....

easygoing39

The B race is what you should enter,it's full of riders just looking for a hard workout and you'll end up racing with someone as fast as you.All the serious lads who race the National Series will be in the A race.

lizzylad84

Im normally the guy that comes secondnl last 😂. iMO, your well fit for the B race. Not overly technical. Tuesday night winter league running here too, sure come down tomorrow and see how you get on

lizzylad84

epic mtb cx race on saturday 30th. Not sure if entries are open yet?

Gken kinnings cx race is on this sunday

easygoing39

The EPIC MTB CX Race which is Rd 1 of the Leinster League is now open for entries.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/qwDVUP7SQq

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121126515#Comment_121126515

Going to go for this, does anyone know the route up in Tinahealy, is it used before or is it completely new?

Tombo2001

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121126085#Comment_121126085

Not sure where you getting that IMO from 😂 . How does it work - do people do a warm up first? Like in a running race? Also how long is a race?

lizzylad84

Yeah you willbbe able to do a warm upnlap first, race is apros 45 wish minutes. Yesterdays race in falls pk was 40 mins.

breadevery

Planning to sign up for the Epic CX. Is there any issue with running bigger tires in the B race? I'd be on my gravel bike with 42mm tires

pairofpears

There won't be an issue in the B race for 42mm tyres. Lots of people run their mountain bikes so you'll be grand..

CramCycle

You won't be as aero is the main issue

this.lad

Going to give it a lash this year myself. Id imagine that aero will be the least of my concerns 🥵

CramCycle

Anyone know the EPIC course?

lizzylad84

Is there a full cx calander for the upcoming season yet doea nyone know?

PJ_RS1800

All listed here:

http://www.offroadcyclingireland.ie/wordpress/my-calendar/

Tenzor07

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132062#Comment_121132062

It's a brand new course, most likely will follow all the MX bike tracks! :-D

Could also look like this ;)

Tenzor07

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132846#Comment_121132846

I didn't see a specific calendar, just have to look through the CI eventmaster site: https://eventmaster.ie/events

Don't think I've ever seen such a packed CX season, every weekend there's at least 1 or 2 CX races somewhere in the country so there's plenty of choice...

lizzylad84

Due to family commitments, saturday races suit me better than sundays. Must have a gander later and see whats on

lizzylad84

This saturdays race in mccrystals (first in the K series) has been cancelled, due to low numbers. Refunds being sent out to thise that already registered

easygoing39

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137601#Comment_121137601

I was dissappointed to hear this as I was looking forward to saturdays race.

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137601#Comment_121137601

Its a tough one with both the Leinster and Ulster season kicking off, a pity though as McCrystals is a class venue

lizzylad84

Yeah, i live in dubdalk so its great to have it on my doorstep. Fingers crossed the numbers pick up for the next one

levitronix

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132062#Comment_121132062

im going to go take a look Thursdays next week, id say they are riding it as they're cutting it out hopefully.

levitronix

Sunday was metal in belfast by the time i got out on course it was cut up and a mud slog. The off camber bits on the back of the course were so much fun

lizzylad84

Falls pk was epic, my first time racing up there abd already looking forward to next years.

Oldcastle cx (october 8th) also a great setup and great racing

CramCycle

Anyone know of any of the Munster CX dates this year?

68 lost souls

If you are going to do the B races in Leinster league is there a set time you need to be there to register?

family commitments Saturday morning but with the race not starting until 2pm it might be feasible to do

easygoing39

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141190#Comment_121141190

You usually have to sign on and collect your number/chip 20 mins before the call up time.So Id say 1.30pm at the latest.

lizzylad84

Kinnings cx today. Orangefield park.

Bit of a disaster, followed postcide directions on eventmaster page abd ended up the oposite side of the park from the race, got to the course just at b race was due to start. No time for warm up or practice lap. Not as much mud as falls park last week. Good layout.

Mccrystals cx this (and every) tuesday

EEpic mtb cx next saturday

Mccrystals cx saturday 7th

Oldcastle cx sunday 8th.

Anyone know of Nu other upcoming Saturday races?

68 lost souls

Signed up for the Epic MTB race, will be my first ever and first bike race outside of some track a few years ago. Anything to look out for as a newbie?

Am I right in saying that as an unattached rider I cannot wear a jersey with logos of non cycling Ireland club (eg a triathlon club) which most of my gear is?

lizzylad84

Yeah, un attacked rider CANNOT wear jersey with logos as you said. As far as i know, the agreed colour is black, however, today in belfast i seen at least three riders in the b race wearing different galibier jerseys

CramCycle

Once it's plain, no logos or designs that could be mistaken for logos/teams. Is it strictly enforced in the B race, I'd have my doubts but better safe than sorry.

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121152184#Comment_121152184

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121151895#Comment_121151895

There is 3 different calendars on this page but one of them seems fairly up to date with the weekend races

https://www.offroadcyclingireland.ie/wordpress/calendar/

lizzylad84

https://dublin23.tickets.flandersclassics.be/selection

ticketll link fir dublin uci cx race

seanin4711

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121163810#Comment_121163810

what was this last year 10 euro? and very ordinary drinks and food stalls both in terms of quantity and quality!

Racing was class as was the atmosphere!

Paddigol

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121165204#Comment_121165204

Can't remember. Food and drinks offering was pretty crap alright. Hope they have something better lined up this year, particularly given the support the public gave to the last event. Will definitely be heading along anyway... €17 seems like v. good value to me if the same calibre of riders show up again this year in the mens and womens events.

levitronix

Did anyone have a look at kiltiper Park yet ?

CramCycle

https://www.strava.com/routes/3142399476408324482

breadevery

First CX race for me tomorrow in Kiltipper. I'll probably cycle to it as its nearby, but with the weather forecast being rainy, I'll have a bag with jacket etc.. Is it usually acceptable to leave a bag by the side of the course somewhere while racing? Or is there even a specific place stuff can be left? Obviously not going to put any valuables in there

CramCycle

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121173510#Comment_121173510

Typically you can throw it in or around the sign on tent but as with everything it is at your own risk

ciarsciars

Doesn't seem to be a Connaucht League this year. I see a race in Ballina on 1st Nov, but that's it I think?

lizzylad84

Theres normally someone who will mind it for you,

CramCycle

Hearing good reports from the EPIC race today, annoyed I couldn't make it, damned work. Hope it's back next year.

levitronix

Really good race, the course seemed to hold up fine, the weather was just mental

niallo32

Loved the race and the course was great

levitronix

Probably the best one of the best natural courses on the calendar is next in Oldcastle.

lizzylad84

Love the set up in oldcastle. Bit of everything. Great wooded section

Peterx

EPIC MTB put on a lovely course yesterday, natural and somehow very flowy, despite the many tight turns it was a nice length, the start finish comes round pleasingly regularly. The course holds up really well in really heavy rain. And we had really heavy rain yesteray. A one bike course is where it's at too. Cycle there, raced, cycled home. Well done to all the organisers.

CramCycle

Anyone know the Carrick on Suir course this Sunday, any descriptions out there?