National XC Champs

[Cormac]

http://www.dromaracc.co.uk/news/2009_Season/IrishXCMTBChamps/Irish_XC_MTB_Champs_2009.htm

comming up real soon.

[ryan]

Looks good - but no pre-ride... Hmmm

[paddyobrien]

only a 3 mile lap though so just do one on the morning

[ryan]

only a 3 mile lap though so just do one on the morning

Usuallly when prepping for the biggest race of the year I like more than a lap in the morning! Especially with a bum shoulder. I thought there was a UCI regulation that meant the day before had to be open for prerides.

[paddyobrien]

do two then .. they're only short ;)

ah no .. yeah it is unusual not to have a preride. Perhaps give them a shout and see what they say

[shane]

the old man could answer that

it also clashes with the DH nationals

[Fergal]

we (the offroad commission) were advised that it is private land and Dromara were unable to negotiate access any earlier so I'm afraid it's Saturday-only access

[shane]

eh race is on saturday fergal

[Morgan]

it also clashes with the DH nationals

The XC and DH nationals are always on the same weekend - that's the UCI rule. If it's not held on the appointed date (29th weekend of the year) then the winners will receive no UCI points for their efforts.

[Fergal]

eh race is on saturday fergal

sorry - yes, amended my post, too much work going on in my poor brain....

[Conor]

Anyone thinking of doing the DH Nationals on the Sunday? Its doable, XC up north on Saturday, then pre-ride the DH course on saturday evening, race on Sunday!

[jackieo]

Looking forward to this! :)

Am I right in thinking the nationals is always longer than the NPS Style XC races...thus if a 3 mile lap, we'd be talking lots more laps than normal....so 6-7+ for elites!?
Reckon I'll get dizzy! ;)

[Cormac]

I'm not sure if it's any longer but don't forget to bring the mud tyres