Ulster Mountain bike Championships
2008
Dunmore Mountain

Saturday 13th September 2008

The Ulster Mountain biking Cross Country Championships will be hosted by Dromara Cycling Club at Dunmore Mountain near Spa, Ballynahinch.

This is the third year that Dromara CC have proudly held these prestigious championships but only the second time that the club have used the Dunmore course.  Special thanks to the landowner, Mr Wightman, for continuing to support this sport by allowing this race to take place. The course will be very similar to the one used in September 2007 with only minor modifications made after the recent heavy rains.  The senior course is approximately 3 miles and winds its way up and over the Dunmore mountain.  From the top of the mountain there are magnificent views of much of County Down and as far as the Isle of Man.   



Interactive map (map)

For 2008 Dromara CC there will be cash prizes for the first 3 across the line in each category and for the first 3 Ulster riders in each of the thirteen categories there will be medals (see insert below). 


It is hoped that Dromara CC will be able to use this excellent venue to hold the 2009 All Ireland MTB Cross Country Championships.

Programme and schedule of competitions:
On Saturday the course will be open for official practice from 10am, with registration open from 9.30-12.00.

The race programme is as follows:
11.30: Under 12s
11.31: Under 10s
11.32: Under 8s
12.00: Under 16s
12.01: Sports Men/Women
12.02: Under 14s

13:25 Prize giving for under 8s, 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and Sports Men/Women

13.30: Elite Men
13.31: Elite Women
13.32: Juniors
13.33: Experts
13.34: Masters
13.35: Vets

15:50 Prize giving for Elites, juniors, Experts, Masters and Vets

Fees
Over 16 - £10 or €12
Under 16 - £3 or €4

NOTE!
The site on Dunmore mountain is private land so unfortunately there will be NO pre riding the course before race day. If this is not adhered to the race will be cancelled. This will put those with further to travel on an even footing.













Directions
FROM BELFAST
Either head out of Belfast along the Saintfield Road (A24), through Carryduff then onto Ballynahinch or take the M1 out of Belfast and then exit at junction 6.  Follow the signs for Ballynahinch (A24)

FROM CRAIGAVON / THE WEST
Come along the M1 to junction 6 Lisburn.
Process around the roundabout below the motorway and take the turn for Ballynahinch

FROM BALLYNAHINCH
Leaving Ballynahinch heading south along the A24 towards Newcastle take the road on your right signposted for Castlewellan and Spa.  Head through Spa following the signs for Castlewellan.  The sign posts for Dunmore will be on your right at the crossroads.



FROM NEWRY / DUBLIN
From Dublin follow M1 to Newry.  Go through Newry city centre and head towards Rathfriland along the A25.  



Head through Rathfriland towards Castlewellan.  Once through the town of Castlewelland head towards Clough.  In Annsborough (a mile outside of Castlewellan) take left towards Ballynahinch / Spa (B175).  As you head towards Spa look for sign posts to the event on the left hand side


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