2011 Irish Downhill NPS Announced
In association with Irish DH we are pleased to announce details of the 2011 Irish Downhill National Points Series.
The season will start on early on 26/27th March with first to kick off the series is Chain Reaction Cycling Club who will be holding their 2011 event in the venue of the 2009 Irish National Championships – Rostrevor Forest. Riding into the field in Rostrevor is not permitted before the event.
021 Racing take over for round two returning to the old favourite in Fermoy Co Cork of Corrin Woods. 021 have asked us to tell riders there will be no riding in Corrin prior to the event. The event takes place on 7/8th May 2011.
Round 3 brings us to the old faithful Killarney venue on 18/19th June. Killarney Cycling club (and riders) will be hoping for a taste of the fantastic Kerry weather we got a taste of in 2010.
Following Killarney on 13/14th August 021 adds a new venue to the 2011 race calendar. Round four will be held in a new private venue in Leap, Co Cork. The venue promises to be great will parking and a local pub, restaurant and B&B close to the venue.
Round 5, and the final event of the season sees Plush Cycling Club come together on 24/25th September to host an event north of the border in a venue yet to be decided.
We also need to remember the biggest event of the 2011 downhill calendar – The Irish National Downhill Championships. This year two clubs will host the event in the form of Flow Racing and Epic DH with the venue being the same as the 2009 Irish Champs – the amazing Carrick mountain.
Others events of 2011 will see the announcement of an Ulster league (more details soon) as well as other fun events planned by some clubs throughout the year.
Timing for all events will be provided by the ever reliable NACC Events and the Off Road Commission are currently discussion sponsorship opportunities. If you know of anyone interested in being involved in sponsoring the 2011 series please get in touch with the Off Road Commission.
Competitors are asked to ensure they make note of the new rules for underage riders regarding body armour and to respect all organisers wishes prior to the events.
A full preview for each event will be available on IrishDH.com
The calendar is available on the Offroad Calendar.
