Off-road racing news

Carn Wheelers, who had already organised Round 3 of the Ulster Cross-Country Mountain Bike Series, has been working closing with the Forestry Service to secure Garvagh Forest as the next venue for the series (Round 5). Racing takes place this Sunday 12 August 2012 with the usual full schedule of races for the Under 8s up to the Senior 1 men and women. Sign on from 9:30, youth racing starting at 11:00. Further races at 12:00 and 14:00. Pre-registration closes tonight at 8 pm. Riders are asked to use this facility to help with the administration on the day. More details on UlsterXC.com

This race will be great preparation for the Ulster MTB Championships which will be held at Castlewellan Forest Park on Sunday 19 August 2012 and hosted by Xmtb McConvey Cycles. Sign on for this event will be opening this weekend. More details about the championships on the website given above.

Martin Grimley