Date: Sunday 9 October 2022
Event: Ulster Cyclo-cross series Round 2
Venue: Ecclesville Centre, Fintona
Host club: Omagh Wheelers
Location
The Ecclesville Centre is located in Fintona, approximately 20 mins south of Omagh. It is 30 minutes from Enniskillen, 70 minutes from Belfast and 2 hours 20 minutes from Dublin. The venue and club are hosting a cyclocross race for the first time and are excited about the opportunities for future events. Thanks to Fermanagh and Omagh District council for their permission to use the park. Accommodation is available in Omagh and Enniskillen.
Address – 11 Ecclesville Rd, Fintona, Omagh BT78 2EF
Co-ordinates – 54.49500, -7.31371
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Google Maps – here
Course description
The circuit is approximately 2.7km long and the number of laps will be communicated by the finish judge after the second passing over the finish line. The map below shows the entrance and rough course plan.
The course makes great use of the park including the wooded areas, banks and cambers in the park. Please remember that the park is open to the public. Please ride and race in a respectable manner.
Race Registration
Registration opens on Sunday 2 October 2022 at 8 pm and closes on Friday 7 October 2022 at 8 pm. NOTE: There are no registrations on the day.
Link to register is given here
Race fees, race categories
See details of fees, categories and prizes here
Race schedule including practice times and prize giving
See Race information here
Prize list
See details of prize list and points here
Gridding
Riders will be gridded for the start of their race. Competitors will be called 15 minutes before the start of the race. At 10 minutes to the start the gridding will begin from the holding area. Any competitor not present when the gridding commences will forfeit their grid and start from the rear of the race. Spaces cannot be held for riders who are not present when their name is called. Access to the starting grid is via the call-up zone. Gridding is based on time of registration using the online portal.
Facilities on site
Toilets & changing rooms will be available.
Bike wash
There is a tap on site and a water cube will be made available in the pits area. During the races, pit crews are asked to wash the bikes in the wash zone and not in the pit lane. The organisers will not be supplying high pressure hoses, hose pipes or buckets. Riders/pit crews must supply their own equipment. Non-racing participants who are cleaning their bikes are asked to keep the water and mud off the tarmac road and tarmac surfaces.
Event sponsors
Thanks to:
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
McAleer Building Supplies
Caldwell Cycles Omagh
Parking
There is ample parking at the Ecclesville Centre, follow signage and guidance from marshals.
Race organiser
Oliver Logan (email)
Telephone: 07793 116603
