XC NPS 2011 Course wishlist

[OZ]

Ballinastoe (EPIC version)
Carlingford
Kilruddery
Castlewellan
Slade Valley
3 Rock
Tollymore
Moneyscalp
Lady Dixon
Djouce
Rostrevor

I reckon best 4 out of 5 races (any of the above would suffice).....I wouldn't go back to Killarney after the first year...not worth the drive.

[KillMatt]

Jerseys for the league winner/leader is a good idea(but might add to the costs). Sponsorship for the series would be fantastic,maybe to pay for timing/prizes. On the venues situation I think there should be 2 races from Munster,Leinster,Ulster and then one from Connacht for the NPS,only because its impossible for riders from outside of Leinster to make it to all the rounds. Last year we had 3 races in Northern Ireland which is just too much,so it would be good to make it a little bit easier for those of us in the West or the South. I think the venue for the National Champs should change every year(nothing wrong with Djouce at all,great venue)might help other clubs to push the boat out and try and match the effort of the Epic crew,which was monumental to say the least,well done. Magheramorne wasnt the best really so I think that could be replaced(maybe by the Djouce venue and use the 3Rock for the Nationals). Killarney should be alot better by next season,work should be underway soon and your ratings shouldn't be based on the race this year. Clare was mighty but really no one should be aloud to cycle it for a good month beforehand as this year the single track was just over-riden before the race. Slade needs more overtaking opportunities along that single track to avoid that crazy congestion of this year. So it would look a little like this,Lady Dixon,Djouce,Clare,Slade Valley,Killarney,Dromara and room for one more in Leinster or Connacht and the Champs in 3rock.
Or something like that...oh,and loads more cow bells

[Byrner]

Well said Matt, we need more National opinions on this..rather than the usual suspects !! And while I know there are good reasons for MAD not running their race through the field..you'll have to figure something out there !! I agree with Joey..its a key issue for me..!!
Bear in mind folks that while EPIC has over 130 members..there was a very, very small number of people actually involved in the running and Organisation of the Nationals so you don't need a huge number of Club members to run a deadly NPS just a few really good ones...
Richie

[Redneck]

I'm trying to get the wheels in motion to develop trails on Nephin Mayo. I have no experience, no conatcts etc. Doing the usual stuff re contacting Mayo co co, Clubs and local Leader program for funding.

Any help from here greatly appreciated, benefits being maybe somewhere to race in the west for ye lads n lassies in a few years.......

[Byrner]

well you should look up Darren McGann in WestCoast Wheelers and Gary in Moycullen Bike works out that way..
tell them Richie Byrne told you !!

[The_Happy_Fairy]

Originally Posted by Redneck

I'm trying to get the wheels in motion to develop trails on Nephin Mayo. I have no experience, no conatcts etc. Doing the usual stuff re contacting Mayo co co, Clubs and local Leader program for funding.

Any help from here greatly appreciated, benefits being maybe somewhere to race in the west for ye lads n lassies in a few years.......

Give me a shout and I can give you some pointers on who to talk to and who not to talk to. I've never even been in Mayo, but you will run into the same issues regardless of where you are. Sean 0879854445.

[Redneck]

Originally Posted by The_Happy_Fairy

Give me a shout and I can give you some pointers on who to talk to and who not to talk to. I've never even been in Mayo, but you will run into the same issues regardless of where you are. Sean 0879854445.

Thanks again, great info to get at the start of this process

[Redneck]

Originally Posted by Byrner

well you should look up Darren McGann in WestCoast Wheelers and Gary in Moycullen Bike works out that way..
tell them Richie Byrne told you !!

Will do tomorrow Mr. Bryne