Date: Sunday 10 December 2023
Event: Ulster Cyclo-cross Championships
Venue: Cyclo-cross NI, Portadown
Host club: Velocity Road Club
Location
Address – 75 Whitesides Hill, Portadown, BT62 3RJ
Co-ordinates – 54.378689, -6.444300
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Google Maps – here
Course description
The course at Portadown is on a private site and it is a permanent cyclo-cross course. Features including a sand pit, bridge, steps and a dual slalom downhill section. A great set up which has been used over the last few months for training events as well as Round 4 of the 2023 Ulster Cyclo-cross Series. The course has been changed from the last race.
Race Registration
Registration opens on Sunday 3 December 2023 at 8 pm and closes on Friday 8 December 2023 at 8 pm. NOTE: There are no registrations on the day.
Link to register here.
Race fees
Under 6s – £1
Under 8s – £2
Under 10s – £3
Under 12s – £4
Under 14s – £5
Under 16s – £6
Juniors (male and female) – £10
Seniors/Masters (male and female) – £16
Race schedule including practice times and prize giving
| Time | Event | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Registration opens | |
| 09:00-11:20 | Main course practice | 2h 30m |
| 09:00-09:50 | Youth course practice (U6, U8, U10, U12) | 50m |
| 09:50 | Under 6s race | 2m |
| 10:00 | Under 8s race | 5m |
| 10:15 | Under 10s race | 10m |
| 10:35 | Under 12s race | 15-20m |
| 10:55 | Prize giving for U8, U10, U12 | 5m |
| 11:00-11:20 | Full course practice | 20m |
| 11:20 | Call up for Women, Under 14s and Under 16s | 10m |
| 11:30 | Race start for Women, U14 and U16 | 30m U14 & U16 45m Women |
| 12:25 | Prize giving for Women, U14 and U16 | 10m |
| 12:25-12:45 | Full course practice | 20m |
| 12:45 | Call up for Junior men, M50, M60 | 10m |
| 12:55 | Race start for Junior men, M50, M60 | Junior Men - 40m M50, M60 - 45m |
| 13:50 | Prize giving for Junior men, M50, M60 | 10m |
| 13:50-14:10 | Full course practice | 20m |
| 14:10 | Call up for Senior men and M40 | 10m |
| 14:20 | Race start for Senior men and M40 | 50m |
| 15:20 | Prize giving for Senior men and M40 | 10m |
Tyre width check
For Juniors (16/17), Seniors and Masters there will be a check on tyre width (max 33 mm)
Race licence
Cycling Ireland riders must hold a 2023/2024 licence either a Limited Competition (LC) or Full Competition (JR, A4, A3, A2, A1, A+). Youth riders must have a current 2023/2024 licence.
Licences must be presented at sign on.
For non-Cycling Ireland licence holders, please ensure you have a 2023/2024 licence from your federation then email a copy of your licence to secretary@offroadcyclingulster.com before pre-entry closes.
NOTE: There are no one-day licences available for championship categories (Junior, Senior or Masters)
Ulster medals – eligibility
This is an open event however there are conditions on receiving medals.
Ulster championship medals will only be awarded to riders who satisfy the following criteria
(a) Belonging to a club / team based in the Province;
(b) Unattached and resident in the Province;
(c) Residency in the Province;
(d) Belonging to a club / team based outside Ireland but,
1) Immediate past address was in the Province or
2) Most previous Irish club / team was based in the Province.
Prize list
As this is a championship there will Cycling Ulster medals for the following categories. No cash prizes to be given out.
Top 3 Ulster Junior,
Top 3 Ulster Senior,
Top 3 Ulster M40,
Top 3 Ulster M50,
Top 3 Ulster M60,
Top 3 Ulster Junior women,
Top 3 Ulster Senior women,
Top 3 Ulster Masters women (40+),
Top 3 Ulster Under 14 males,
Top 3 Ulster Under 14 females,
Top 3 Ulster Under 16 males,
Top 3 Ulster Under 16 females.
TEAM PRIZE – There must be a minimum of 3 teams of 3 Ulster riders to qualify for a team prize in each category
Ulster Team prize (Senior men’s race)
Ulster Team prize (M40 men’s race)
Ulster Team prize (Women’s race)
NON-CHAMPIONSHIP RACES
There will be non-championship races for the Under 6s, Under 8s, Under 10s and Under 12s
Gridding
Gridding will be based on UCI points and the Ulster cyclo-cross series 2023
Facilities on site
Toilets are available on site
There are no showers or changing rooms
Bike wash
Riders are asked to bring their own water for washing bikes. A bike wash area will be available on site close to the pits
Race organiser
John Leeman (email)
Telephone: 07730 789439
