Cyclocross 2023/24

lizzylad84 · 18-09-2023 11:25am #1

Not sure if there's a page up already, but since VC glendale race yesterday was the start of the cx season, post here any info on upcoming cx races

lizzylad84 · 18-09-2023 11:29am

https://eventmaster.ie/event/4GWnt4rFEe?fbclid=IwAR0kzGOdkB4hGaqQayNShMOuYp60-PH8XZ1FJe9BN1ipJuP_Ry_H2mIOKSo

Bellurgan wheelers race series, sponsored by K Capital, first race on this saturday

Tombo2001 · 18-09-2023 1:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121125185#Comment_121125185

Whats the standard like at the weak end here - I have a gravel bike, do the trails in the phoenix park a bit but have never done a race. Dont want be coming in ten minutes behind the guy in second last guy....

easygoing39 · 18-09-2023 2:05pm

The B race is what you should enter,it's full of riders just looking for a hard workout and you'll end up racing with someone as fast as you.All the serious lads who race the National Series will be in the A race.

lizzylad84 · 18-09-2023 2:21pm

Im normally the guy that comes secondnl last 😂. iMO, your well fit for the B race. Not overly technical. Tuesday night winter league running here too, sure come down tomorrow and see how you get on

lizzylad84 · 18-09-2023 3:30pm

epic mtb cx race on saturday 30th. Not sure if entries are open yet?

Gken kinnings cx race is on this sunday

easygoing39 · 18-09-2023 3:46pm

The EPIC MTB CX Race which is Rd 1 of the Leinster League is now open for entries.

https://eventmaster.ie/event/qwDVUP7SQq

CramCycle · 18-09-2023 3:46pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121126515#Comment_121126515

Going to go for this, does anyone know the route up in Tinahealy, is it used before or is it completely new?

Tombo2001 · 18-09-2023 4:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121126085#Comment_121126085

Not sure where you getting that IMO from 😂 . How does it work - do people do a warm up first? Like in a running race? Also how long is a race?

lizzylad84 · 18-09-2023 5:21pm

Yeah you willbbe able to do a warm upnlap first, race is apros 45 wish minutes. Yesterdays race in falls pk was 40 mins.

breadevery · 19-09-2023 8:22pm

Planning to sign up for the Epic CX. Is there any issue with running bigger tires in the B race? I'd be on my gravel bike with 42mm tires

pairofpears · 19-09-2023 9:25pm

There won't be an issue in the B race for 42mm tyres. Lots of people run their mountain bikes so you'll be grand..

CramCycle · 19-09-2023 10:17pm

You won't be as aero is the main issue

this.lad · 19-09-2023 10:44pm

Going to give it a lash this year myself. Id imagine that aero will be the least of my concerns 🥵

CramCycle · 19-09-2023 10:48pm

Anyone know the EPIC course?

lizzylad84 · 20-09-2023 9:49am

Is there a full cx calander for the upcoming season yet doea nyone know?

PJ_RS1800 · 20-09-2023 9:57am

All listed here:

http://www.offroadcyclingireland.ie/wordpress/my-calendar/

Tenzor07 · 20-09-2023 9:59am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132062#Comment_121132062

It's a brand new course, most likely will follow all the MX bike tracks! :-D

Could also look like this ;)

Tenzor07 · 20-09-2023 10:08am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132846#Comment_121132846

I didn't see a specific calendar, just have to look through the CI eventmaster site: https://eventmaster.ie/events

Don't think I've ever seen such a packed CX season, every weekend there's at least 1 or 2 CX races somewhere in the country so there's plenty of choice...

lizzylad84 · 20-09-2023 12:09pm

Due to family commitments, saturday races suit me better than sundays. Must have a gander later and see whats on

lizzylad84 · 21-09-2023 11:22am

This saturdays race in mccrystals (first in the K series) has been cancelled, due to low numbers. Refunds being sent out to thise that already registered

easygoing39 · 21-09-2023 1:44pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137601#Comment_121137601

I was dissappointed to hear this as I was looking forward to saturdays race.

CramCycle · 21-09-2023 2:48pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121137601#Comment_121137601

Its a tough one with both the Leinster and Ulster season kicking off, a pity though as McCrystals is a class venue

lizzylad84 · 21-09-2023 3:36pm

Yeah, i live in dubdalk so its great to have it on my doorstep. Fingers crossed the numbers pick up for the next one

levitronix · 21-09-2023 6:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121132062#Comment_121132062

im going to go take a look Thursdays next week, id say they are riding it as they're cutting it out hopefully.

levitronix · 21-09-2023 6:25pm

Sunday was metal in belfast by the time i got out on course it was cut up and a mud slog. The off camber bits on the back of the course were so much fun

lizzylad84 · 21-09-2023 9:41pm

Falls pk was epic, my first time racing up there abd already looking forward to next years.

Oldcastle cx (october 8th) also a great setup and great racing

CramCycle · 21-09-2023 11:38pm

Anyone know of any of the Munster CX dates this year?

68 lost souls · 22-09-2023 12:03am

If you are going to do the B races in Leinster league is there a set time you need to be there to register?

family commitments Saturday morning but with the race not starting until 2pm it might be feasible to do

easygoing39 · 22-09-2023 7:14am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121141190#Comment_121141190

You usually have to sign on and collect your number/chip 20 mins before the call up time.So Id say 1.30pm at the latest.

lizzylad84 · 24-09-2023 7:17pm

Kinnings cx today. Orangefield park.

Bit of a disaster, followed postcide directions on eventmaster page abd ended up the oposite side of the park from the race, got to the course just at b race was due to start. No time for warm up or practice lap. Not as much mud as falls park last week. Good layout.

Mccrystals cx this (and every) tuesday

EEpic mtb cx next saturday

Mccrystals cx saturday 7th

Oldcastle cx sunday 8th.

Anyone know of Nu other upcoming Saturday races?

Cyclocross 2023/24

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