National Youth Cyclo Cross Championships Sunday 19th Feb 2017

Despite the recent tragedy to hit Orwell Wheelers when club member Tonya McEvoy was tragically killed when on a training spin, the club are proud to host the National Youth Cyclo Cross Championships this Sunday. The webteam at Ulster Cycling News would like to offer its sincere condolences to the club on the death of Tonya McAvoy. We also send our deepest condolences to her family - her parents Pat and Brian, her brothers Brian and Keith and sister Ciara. We remember also her friends and close clubmates, and we are thinking of  those who were with her at the time of the accident.

National Youth Cyclo Cross Championships Details
The Under-16 Boys, Under-16 Girls, Under-14 Boys and Under-14 Girls races are championship events and there will both medals and National Champions’ Jerseys for the winners. The Championships will take place n Corkagh Park in Dublin.

The Under-10 and Under-12 race will not be a championship event but it will be a support race. In keeping with the promotion and development of youth activities which has been come the hallmark of off road events there will be an Under-6 and Under-8 Strider race.

There will be a limited number of CycloCross bikes available for racing. These will be free of charge. They will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

As with other Youth CyclocCoss Events, parents are asked to bring smiles and to be supportive of all riders. The Technical Guide will be published before the event so checkout www.orwellwheelers.org.

 Pre-Registration for Championship Events:
Link for Cycling Ireland Pre-Registration: HERE
Opening Date: Tuesday 7th of February 2017 at 4pm
Closing Date: Friday 17th of February 2017 at 4pm
Entry Fee: €5 / £5 per child
The Under-10 and Under-12 Races can be entered on the day, the Fee is €5 / £5 per child.

Event Particulars: Date: Sunday 19th of February 2017
Time: Course open at 11:30, racing begins at 12:30. Each race will be around the 30 minute mark.
Location: Corkagh Park Cycle Racing Track, Dublin.
Facebook Event: 2017 Irish National Youth CX Championships

Marian Lamb UCN : marianlamb@ulstercyclingnews.com