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Last Updated: Apr 16th, 2008 - 14:44:31 |
TRACK SEASON GETS UNDERWAY IN EARLY MAY
By Hugh Byrne, CI Track Commission PRO
Apr 16, 2008,
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Pre League Training & Sundrive Track League:
This years Track Season opens with a training day for accredited riders on Saturday 3rd May. Sign on /bike hire etc from 10.30 but session starts at 11am sharp. Our Track League then starts on the following Wednesday evening and this is open to accredited track riders only. Sign on & bike hire/set up from 1830 but racing starts at 7pm. No accreditations on Wednesdays and Full Racing or Restricted Competition (Track) Licence is required for racing,
Track Open Day -Saturday 10th May:
This is an open day for those who wish to try their hand at track racing. This session (incl bike hire) is free but you must hold at least a Cycling Ireland Club Licence. One day licences will be available on the day. Full instruction will be given by qualified coaches on how to ride a fixed wheel bike safely on the Sundrive Track. Following instruction and a series of drills and exercises, riders will obtain accreditation for racing - these drills are not too taxing physically, but concentrate more on how to do things correctly as is essential when riding a track where everyone is on a fixed wheel (without brakes). We will also run an accreditation session on Saturday 17th May date accreditation will be done by appointment only. Only accredited riders can participate in the Cycleways Track League and there will be no accreditation on Wednesdays. Ongoing training will also be held every Saturday morning from 10.30am also on Mondays from 7pm
No loose clothing should be worn - shorts or cycling gear are preferable, runners or Look shoes should be worn and helmets are essential. Hire bikes will be available for fee (free for accredtitations) and are fitted with the old type Look pedals so if this type doesn't suit bring your own pedals and our mechanic will fit them to the hire bike. Please note that cleats must be in good condition (nearly new) as pulling your foot out can have more serious consequences on a fixed wheel than would normally on a road bike. A Cycling Ireland Club Licence is the minimum requirement for tryout sessions, but a Full Racing, or Full Track Licence is required to race in the League. One Day Licences will be available for those who wish to race or for those who are not members of Cycling Ireland. IVCA Racing Licences are also acceptable.
Please note that training/accreditation starts sharply at 11 and you must be ready to roll at that time, so please come at 10.30 to sign on and get set up on your track bike. A minimum of two coaches asre assigned for each session and they will be fully occupied once the session starts. Also if using your own pedals, it would be asdvisable to take them off in advance to avoid wasted time on the morning.
Information including the Track Rota / Track Calendar and news regarding any upcoming events will be posted on www.cyclingireland.ie Track section and on our website www.trackcycling.ie.
Resurfacing:
The resurfacing will definitely happen this year as the money has been allocated, contracts signed etc and our Chairman, Liam Walker has been at 10 meetings since Christmas regarding the issue as some final issues are being ironed out before the work can commence. All we can say for now is that it won't happen in May!
Structured Quality Training:
Once we get things up and running we will be organising SQTs to improve peoples skills in the various aspects of Track Racing so we wont be running accreditations every week. As each year goes by we have introduced an ever increasing number of riders to track racing and this year want to help develop them to the next level. Details of our plans will be e-mailed to all and will appear on the forementioned websites
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TRACK EVENTS 2008 AT A GLANCE
PRE LEAGUE TRACK TRAINING Saturday 3rd May 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin from 11am. No accreditations this Saturday
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie
TRACK OPEN DAY – Saturday 10th May 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12 from 11am, for anyone interested in Track Racing & obtaining accreditation – hire bikes & refreshments
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com.
ORANGEFIELD TRACK RACING every Tuesday evening from 6th May 2008 at the Orangefield Track, off the Castlereagh Road, Belfast, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories.
Contact Brian Nugent, Tel: 0044 7881872001, E-mail: brnugent@yahoo.co.uk
CYCLEWAYS TRACK LEAGUE 2007 every Wednesday evening from 7th May 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12, 6.30pm sign-on for racing @ 7pm sharp, all Categories,
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com.
SUNDRIVE TRACK TRAINING every Saturday morning from 10th 2008 at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin from 11am sharp for accreditation, training and informal racing. (Sign on & bike hire from 10.30)
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie.
SUNDRIVE TRACK TRAINING every Monday evening from 12th May 2008 (except bank holidays) at the Track, Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12 from 7pm – primarily for riders with their own track bikes who wish to get in some extra Track time & skills training.
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie.
YOUTH NATIONAL TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008 – Saturday 14th June 2008 Orangefield Track, off the Castlereagh Road, 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals. Accreditation and a License are essential for participation.
Contact Brian Nugent Tel: 0044 7881872001 E-mail: E-mail: brnugent@yahoo.co.uk
MURPHY & GUNN INTERNATIONAL TRACK GRAND PRIX - Saturday July 12th 2008
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road, Dublin 12 – Prizes.
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie.
INTERPROVINCIAL YOUTH TRACK LEAGUE – Saturday 16th August 2008 Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp.
Contact Will Byrne, Tel: 086 8047839, E-mail: will@kingscroft.ie.
JUNIOR, SENIOR MEN & LADIES NATIONAL TRACK C/SHIPS 26th & 27th July 2008 Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp –
Medals. Accreditation and a License are essential for participation.
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail:. trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
VETS NATIONAL OMNIUM TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS – Saturday 30th August 2008
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals.
The Omnium will include a Sprint, 500m Time Trial , 3km Pursuit & Scratch Race.
Accreditation and a License are essential for participation.
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail:. trackcyclingireland@gmail.com
IVCA TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS - Saturday 20th September 2008
Eamonn Ceannt Park, Sundrive Road – 10am sign-on for racing @11am sharp – Medals.
Separate events will include a Sprint, 500m Time Trial , 3km Pursuit & Scratch Race and events will be split by age categories, the number of which will be based on the number of entries Accreditation and a License are essential for participation.
Contact Hugh Byrne, Tel: 086 3488708, E-mail: trackcyclingireland@gmail.com.
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