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Sunday 24th November 2002
Winter Down Hill Race
THIS
EVENT IS NOW A BRITISH CYCLING SANTIONED
EVENT, PLEASE BRING YOUR RACE LICENCE TO
GET YOUR LAST RANKING POINTS FOR
2002
Chris Roberts welcomes you to the Nantmwar Quarry Down Hill race on Sunday
24th November 2002
Previously playing successful host to both National and Regional events
The following notes will answer most of the questions you may have concerning
this specific event. However,
If you have further queries, please contact me on 07702 826260.
The following notes should answer most of the questions you may have concerning
this event
The Venue
The venue is situated approximately only an hour or
so drive on good roads from either Merseyside or the West Midlands, we
are in the Welsh hills just outside Oswestry
The course weaves it way through the side of the quarry
making it a testing course because of the technical rocky sections, drop
offs, off camber tracks.
Practice & Race info
Nantmwar Quarry is open all year round. There is a daily fee for riding
there please check the web site
for details or call Nantmwar on telephone number 01691 659358.
The Nantmwar will be open as normal on Saturday, the course will
be taped on Saturday afternoon for you to ride.
Sunday 24th November
The Downhill will consist of a practice session of approximately 2 hours.
The course will then be closed for one half hour for any necessary repair
work. Racing will start at 11.00 am, with Riders being dispatched at 30
second intervals.
Approximate Race category start times will be posted after registration
closes at 10.30 am.
There will be two timed runs, with the best-recorded time to count. There
will be one half-hour break, before the second run.
(NOTE* Race Format and all times are subject to alteration at the Organisers
/ Commissaire's discretion.)
NOTE** DOWNHILL EVENT:
Helmets and Bike Bar End Plugs are compulsory. Also In line with BC guidelines,
it is strongly recommended that competitors should wear Full Face Helmets
and Full Body Armour.
Due to the lay out of the venue we are not able to provide uplift, but
this has been reflected the entry fee of only being £15
Registration
REGISTRATION
WILL ALSO BE OPEN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON ,
FROM 3.30PM TO 5.00PM AND THEN SUNDAY FROM 8.30AM
PLEASE REMENBER YOUR £2 DISPOSIT FOR YOUR RACE NUMBER.
Please go to the registration marquee..
At registration you will be given your race number, ties and any final
instructions necessary.
Please return your number board at the end of the day.
Registration for the Downhill Race will close at 10.00 am on Sunday 24th
November 2002
THIS
EVENT IS NOW A BRITISH CYCLING SANTIONED
EVENT, PLEASE BRING YOUR RACE LICENCE TO
GET YOUR LAST RANKING POINTS FOR
2002
Directions :-
Leave the Oswestry By-pass (A5/A438) at the Little Chef (also Travel Lodge
& TIC) roundabout, onto the A483 towards Welshpool.
4 miles - turn Right at White Lion pub, Llynclys, onto A495.
3 miles - turn Right opposite a quarry entrance.
Climb hill to T Junction. Turn Left.
Half a mile - Entrance on Right.
CAR PARKING:
Please note the main car park will close on Sunday at 8.30am.
after this time you will have to park in the overflow car park which
has limited spaces.
Park and unload in the middle of the quarry.
*** Plenty of room for parking, turning long vehicles, and camping ***
Please park with consideration for other competitors, and please follow
the Marshals' instructions at all times.
NO MOTORBIKES:
We can not allow any motor bikes of any size be ridden/used etc in Nantmwar
Quarry this includes the paddock, parking area, trade area, on or near
the down hill or 4X course.
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