Fergal
27-05-2008, 07:34 AM
MTB Xplosive Mountain Bike Club
37 Sunningdale Park
Belfast
BT14 6RW
26th May 2008
Following a meeting by Xmtb it is with regret that we have to announce we feel we can no longer run events in land managed by the Forest Service NI. This is based on the difficulties we had in hosting the final round of the K Capital Cup International cross country event on Sunday 20th April 2008 at Castlewellan Forest Park.
The financial cost of £500 for a licence was one factor but the administration and time required to fulfill the terms of the management plan was huge. Many of our committee members had to take time of work to ensure the event went ahead after a request at short notice to alter the route and provide extra resources.
As a long established club with a record of running first class races for all ages and ability’s this decision has not been taken lightly. Only major changes in the way Forest Service manage use of our forests for our sport of Olympian status can change our decision.
John Casey
Chairman Xmtb
http://www.xmtb.co.uk
info@xmtb.co.uk
37 Sunningdale Park
Belfast
BT14 6RW
26th May 2008
Following a meeting by Xmtb it is with regret that we have to announce we feel we can no longer run events in land managed by the Forest Service NI. This is based on the difficulties we had in hosting the final round of the K Capital Cup International cross country event on Sunday 20th April 2008 at Castlewellan Forest Park.
The financial cost of £500 for a licence was one factor but the administration and time required to fulfill the terms of the management plan was huge. Many of our committee members had to take time of work to ensure the event went ahead after a request at short notice to alter the route and provide extra resources.
As a long established club with a record of running first class races for all ages and ability’s this decision has not been taken lightly. Only major changes in the way Forest Service manage use of our forests for our sport of Olympian status can change our decision.
John Casey
Chairman Xmtb
http://www.xmtb.co.uk
info@xmtb.co.uk