To register please use the following link: Crit League Sign Up Form

The Women's Crit Series hosted by Scott-Orwell Wheelers returns for 2019 and this year we are delighted to announce that Appleby Jewellers are staying on as sponsors for another year.

The Women’s Crit League welcomes all levels and abilities of women racing from absolute beginners to experienced veterans from all clubs and interested parties. We aim to offer women new to the racing scene an introduction and foundation upon which to develop, while giving more experienced riders a solid platform to progress their race season. There will be separate handicapped races for beginner, intermediate and advanced racers.

The six race series will commence with a time trial on Tuesday April 9th at Batterstown, Co. Meath. This TT will help determine the handicap groups for the following rounds of racing.

The following three rounds of Tuesday night racing will be at Corkagh Park, on the dedicated traffic free Cycle Track. The fifth round will consist of a road race in Brittas.

The sixth and final round of the league will return to Batterstown for another time trial, giving riders the opportunity to compare their performance over the course of the series and realise their advancement and achievements. A prize giving will follow the TT in Caffery's Pub, Batterstown.

Appleby Jewellers are very kindly donating vouchers to first, second and third place in each category. We will also have prizes for the best Newcomer and the Most Improved rider.

LEAGUE DATES AND LOCATIONS

9h April:                 TT          Batterstown Village - NEW COURSE

16th April:              Crit         Corkagh Park

23rd April:              Crit         Corkagh Park

30th April:              Crit         Corkagh Park

7th May:                Road       Brittas

14th May:               TT          Batterstown Village

 

NEW TT COURSE FOR 2019

Since we raced last year new traffic lights have been installed in Batterstown village therefore we have had to look for alternative TT courses. Having looked at a lot of options we have settled on a new course which will start just after the village of Batterstown. This is a slightly shorter route at approx 14km.

The route starts outside Eagle Motors (Google Maps Link to TT Start/Finish)

The new route: 2019 TT Route - Women's League

Do not park at the start line - please park in the village and ride to the start. There are a lot of parking dedicated parking spaces in Batterstown village. Please be considerate of the residents when parking and warming up.

Please do not warm up on the course.

All racers MUST have a back light and ideally a front light. You will not be allowed to start if you do not have lights.

Under 14 riders will only be allowed to start a TT round if they have lights and are followed by an adult/guardian riding a bike. There will be no exceptions to this.

Using TT Bikes and/or TT Bars is allowed for the TT rounds.

LEAGUE DETAILS:

To register please use the following link: Crit League Sign Up Form

Entry fee €5 per night or €25 for six rounds

The use of disc brake bikes will be permitted for 2019

Cycling Ireland Full Competition or Limited Competition License is required

Unlicensed riders may purchase a One-day Cycling Ireland License on the night for €10

Sign on for time trials from 6.20pm. The first rider starts at 7pm sharp.

Under 16 riders can enter all rounds.

Under 14 riders can enter the league but for the TT they MUST be followed on a bike by a guardian/adult. More info on the TT section

Time Trial Start Location on google maps: Google Maps Link to TT Start/Finish

Corkagh Park/Road Race sign on from 6.20pm, Racing starts at 7pm sharp.

Corkagh Park track location: Map to Corkagh Park Track

The car park at Corkagh Park closes early so please do not park in here as you may get locked in. Please park on the road outside the park or ride to the start. Unfortunately there have been some cars broken into while people have been at cycling events in the past year - please do not leave any valuables in your car or anything which might attract unwanted attention

The 2018 Prizegiving

FURTHER INFO:

Full details for each round will be posted on the Scott-Orwell Wheelers Website and emailed to those who have pre-registered using the sign up links above.

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