Leinster XC League Rd 1 course preview.
Headcam by Rudolf. Niall Davis of Biking.ie leads the way.
Race Date 28/3/2010. Info
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Leinster XC League Rd 1 Video Preview
Posted on March 16, 2010 by racing795
XC Developmental Race, Ballyhoura 7th March 2010
Posted on March 7, 2010 by racing795
XC Racing, Ballyhoura (Photo: Shane Lavelle)
Racing795 went XC racing in Round 2 of the XC Developmental Race Series which was held in Ballyhoura, Co Cork today.
Paddy Furlong was the star of the show with another podium finish. He rode a strong race on a demanding junior course and came home 2nd in the U12 race.
In the seniors, Ross Moorhead had a very impressive debut coming 15th of 46 in a pretty full-on, fast race. The Conway-Furlong rivalry was rekindled for 2010, with David F coming out on top by just 4 seconds after a tactical battle royale. David F and David C finished 23rd and 25th respectively. Jim sprinted home for 38th.
The course was ideal for beginners, smooth and flowing, which of course made it super fast for more experienced riders. As a result this was one of the fastest XC races any of us have ridden. The numerous sprint finishes right down through the field were dramatic to say the least. Bring on the summer of fun!
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Tri795 Online Registration Now Open
Posted on March 1, 2010 by racing795
Online registration for Tri795 is now open. Numbers are limited so make sure you don’t miss out! Entry fees can be paid online. €30 individual entry, €50 relay team entry. Please be aware of Triathlon Ireland race licence requirements – info here.
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Leinster League Round 1 – Course Description
Posted on February 21, 2010 by racing795
Racing795 is busily preparing your entertainment for 28th March. It’s gonna be fun, don’t miss it!
Here’s a taste of what to expect…
Start by the wood cutters hut – a nice 1km fire road climb. Not too nasty, but sharp enough to get the legs burning and the lungs cleared out. Up around the bad bend beside the steep field, and before you know it you’ll be dropping right, off road and into Paradise. This mature twisting, turning singletrack section has everything – rocks, roots, downs, ups, but nothing too technical. Speed will be your friend in Paradise.
Exiting Paradise, turn left and face uphill along the High Gravel Road. Nothing too severe, just a gradual doubletrack climb. A little loose in places so watch that rear wheel. Lots of passing opportunities here if your legs are up to it. As you climb to the top of the course look down to your right. That’s where you started and you’ve climbed a long way, but across the valley Mt Leinster and the Blackstairs mock your puny efforts.
Once over the crest of the hill, enjoy some brief gravitational assistance before lining yourself up for the narrow entrance to Critical Mass. Maybe say a quick prayer as you do. Start off tight and twisty and avoid the rocks. Then pick your line carefully down the sharp Slickrock descent. Now the real fun begins, let the brakes go, and “whoosh!” Dive into the Dark Wood. Hammer through the rest of Critical Mass at speed and keep the adrenaline pumping!
You’ll exit Critical Mass with a big happy head but this is no time for self-congratulation. Cross an old fire road then try not to dab as you enter The Dabbage Patch. Keep your wits about you, find the right line through the rocks, then glide through the gorse before climbing slightly through the nastiest rock garden this side of the Wicklow Mountains. Keep the throttle on high to power through.
A nice straight run then and head for the Lower Wood. Get ready for more grinning as you enter the wood, then pedal as fast as you dare to take the fast swooping turns.
Then the sting in the tail – climb sharply back up to the top of the wood, legs burning and take a sharp left straight back down to where you started.
Time to do it all again….
[Coming soon – the “stoked” version of the course description – You’ll be stoked!]
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Club Duathlon – 21st February 2010
Posted on February 21, 2010 by racing795
And they're off! Racing795 Club Duathlon.
The first Racing795 club duathlon took place today 21st February 2010. PJ Dunne was the impressive winner on the day. Well done to PJ and everyone else who took part.
Thanks to Barry Byrne who set the whole thing up but unfortunately crashed out in the first km of the cycle! Better luck next time Barry. Thanks also to the timekeepers and marshalls.
Special thanks to Kildavin GAA for the use of Spellman Park for parking and transition. Their support is much appreciated by all our members.
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