MTB DH TECHNICAL GUIDE HSBC UK NATIONAL DOWNHILL SERIES ROUND APRIL 2018 CWMCARN, NEWPORT

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1 MTB DH TECHNICAL GUIDE HSBC UK NATIONAL DOWNHILL SERIES ROUND APRIL 2018 CWMCARN, NEWPORT

2 Date: April 2018 Series Co-ordination: Event Location: Organisation: Rick Clarkson HSBC UK National Cycling Centre Stuart Street Manchester M11 4DQ Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Newport, South Wales NP11 7FA Charlie Williams Welsh Gravity Enduro Series e_ w_ Welshgravityenduro.com t_ Class of Event: Classes: National ranking National B Juvenile Youth Junior Senior Master Veteran Grand Veteran Junior women (Juvenile Youth Junior) Women (Senior Master Veteran Grand Veteran) Expert Men Elite Women Elite Men Sport Open Male (Non-ranking, no licence required) Sport Open Male (Non-ranking, no licence required) Entry Fee: (all categories) Registration: Advance entry only via the British Cycling website Online entries will close at 23:55 on Sunday, 1 st April Timing: Provided by Action Sport timing, professional chip-timing services. Commissaires: The commissaire panel is appointed by British Cycling: Chief Commissaire Assistant: Kelvin Hoy Adrian Walls Phil Pollard Ian Fennell Medical Provision: Remote Medical Services Medics 2 Ambulances 1 Base Station

3 Media / Press: All media personnel should contact the organiser prior to arriving onsite. We ask that the rules and regulations are adhered to at all times and that you make yourself aware of exclusion zones. Official media will be required to present their public liability insurance certificate before being issued with a media vest, which must be worn at all times. Photographers are to respect the course at all times and having a media vest does not allow additional access to areas defined as a Safety Zone or B-Zones Tech / Expo Areas: All teams and traders are to book pitches through the British Cycling Website. Priority Team Pit Space 6 x 3 or bigger with 2x Vehicles: Priority Team Space Max 6m x 3m with 1x Vehicle: Camping Space, Main car park: Uplift pick-up point Uplift pick up point is a short 1.1 km ride (10 min walk) from the main car park up past the lakes, follow signs from the sign-on tent/finish bowl. The Venue:

4 Location: By Car: From junction 28 of the M4, follow the A467 heading north. You should see a sign for Cwmcarn Forest Drive at one of the roundabouts, turn right here, then after 150 yards or so, you'll see another sign to turn left. Go up the lane over all the speed bumps, you can either pull into the main car park on the right. There is no parking permitted outside of the visitor centre for competitors. All parking is as directed by event staff on the day. This will be in the main car park, up the forest drive and beyond. For those of you using satellite navigation, use NP11 7FA, this will take you close to the visitor centre, but some Satnavs will lead you to a side street just around the corner. Cwmcarn Forest Drive is well sign posted, so once you get close, just follow the signs. By Train: You can catch a train from Cardiff platform zero to Crosskeys, this is just around the corner from Cwmcarn, about 4-5 minutes on your bike.

5 Schedule: FRIDAY 6 APRIL 08:00 23:00 Venue open 16:00 17:30 Commissaire course walk / inspection 18:00 Course open for on-foot inspection 15:00 17:00 Registration office open 23:00 Venue closed no access 22:00 07:00 Security onsite SATURDAY 7 APRIL 07:00 Venue open. Course open for on-foot inspection 07:30 09:30 Registration office opens 07:30 Marshal, media, commissaire, organiser, first aid, chief marshal briefing 08:30 1 st Uplift 09:00 Training all categories EXCLUDING Elite / Expert 10:30 Training all categories 15:00 Full runs only 17:00 Training Expert / Elite and top 5 ranked Juniors 17:30 Last uplift 18:00 Course closed 18:15 Riders / Managers meeting 18:30 Course open for on-foot inspection 23:00 Venue closed 22:00 07:00 Security onsite SUNDAY 8 APRIL 07:00 Venue open 07:30 Marshal, media, commissaire, organiser, first aid, chief marshal briefing 08:15 1 st uplift 08:45 Training All categories, full runs only 10:45 11:00 Training ELITE only 11:15 Seeding runs 14:00 Race runs 17:00 Presentation top 5 each class 19:00 Venue closed and cleared. Times will run as close to those published can be subject to change. Please listen for announcements on the day of the event. There will be a 30 second gap between each rider on race runs, with the exception of the following: Elite Women 1:00 minute gap between each rider Elite Men 1:00 minute gap between each rider 20 th to 11th Elite Men 2:00 minute gap between each rider Top 10 Seeding start order will be based on your 2017 National Series Standing.

6 Prize Money: Position Elite Men Elite Women Junior Men Junior Women 1 st nd rd th th TOTAL Trophies / awards will be given to the top 5 in each category. The presentation will take place immediately after racing. Riders are required to attend the podium in full race kit. Riders who do not attend the presentation will forfeit their prize / award. Points (Seeding in brackets): Position Points (50) (40) (30) (25) (22) 6 95 (20) 7 90 (18) 8 85 (17) 9 80 (16) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) (9) (8) (7) (6) (5) (41 st - 80 th will descend by 1 point per place)

7 Nearest Hospital: Royal Gwent Hospital Cardiff Road Newport Gwent NP20 2UB T: miles from Cwmcarn Accommodation: Cwmcarn Forest Campsite/Camping Pods Tel: Web: Located on site, just a few hundred yards from the trails, this is the closest you ll get! Bike wash and café on site. Get out of bed, go ride! Pen y Fan Campsite (10 mins from Cwmcarn) Tel: Web: Pen y fan Caravan & Leisure Park is a 42 acre site situated in the heart of the beautiful South Wales eastern valleys. Surrounded by panoramic views and breath-taking green land. Numerous recognised country walks surround the park suitable for the experienced walker, dog walking or a leisurely stroll. An all-round excellent base for you to explore the wonderful places that South Wales has to offer. The Stables Tel: Literally 10 minutes round the corner in Newbridge, these guys have been recommended by a number of rider's. With a self-contained apartment which sleeps up to 4 people, plus a separate house with 4 double rooms. You can keep your bikes inside too, which is nice. For more info, give them a call, with prices from a night per person for bed and breakfast. Safe Haven Lodges Web: Tel: Traditional imported Finnish Log cabins, beautifully constructed with quality furnishings in a spectacular valley setting with mountain and stream views. The log cabins are located in Wattsville only 7 or 8 minutes from Cwmcarn. Within easy reach of walking routes, the Brecon Beacons and many great attractions in South Wales. There are also countryside walks within the grounds for all the family. We are members of the Caerphilly Tourism Association. As well as individual parking areas there are also secure lock ups available for guest bringing their mountain bikes. Ty-Nance Tel: or Web: Ty-Nance is a biker and friendly self-catering accommodation, situated just 100m from the Cwmcarn Forest Drive Cafe and Information Centre. Please visit our website for more info. The Trailloft Tel: cwmcarntrailloft@gmail.com Ride from here! Modern spacious studio room with en-suite & beautiful mountain views, about 200 metres from Cwmcarn Forest drive entrance. Sleeps 2/3 (4 on request) from pppn. Own entrance to your accommodation in grounds of detached cottage. Secure bike storage, Parking. for more details, pictures and availability. SunnybankB&B Tel: A 5 bedroom house set in 2 acres of land adjacent to the Sirhowy Country Walk. Located 2 miles from Cwmcarn Forest Drive and very close to the canal path. The house is biker friendly offering plenty of storage and wash down facilities. We offer single and double room accommodation. Whilst the property is set in a quiet rural area, it is also located not far from Risca Town. We have internet access plus a private reception room with Sky TV for all guests.

8 Blackvein Caravan Accommodation Tel: Web: Peaceful location on the banks of the Breacon and Monmouthshire Canal in Risca. On site tea room available for breakfast, snacks, and main meals. Arrangements can be made for out of hours dining if required. It s just a short walk to the Darren pub and Restaurant. Excellent base for sporting and leisure activities throughout South Wales. Train station close by providing access to Cardiff City Center Flexible arrival and departure times. Secure storage and lock up facilities Westwood Villa Guest House Tel: / Mobile Cwmcarn Holiday Let Tel: / Mobile Web: Self -catered Accommodation. A two bedroom cottage in the village of Cwmcarn with a double room with king size bed and a twin room with a "futon" bed for the occasional visitor. A secure garden and brick built shed is available to the rear of the property and all the ground floor is laminate flooring - bring your bike in if you need to, we understand it's important to you. Feel free to come and have a look before you stay, if we have no visitors we would be happy to show you around. The Castle Inn Tel: info@castleinnbandb.co.uk Web: The Castle Inn is located 50yds away from the entrance to Scenic Drive. It offers two rooms which sleep up to four people per room. There are shared bathroom facilities to a very high standard and we supply you with towels, soap etc. Also help yourself to our kitchen! Our car park on site, which has a secure bike park, has 24hr CCTV cameras. Freshly prepared breakfast and lunches are also available. All from 25 per night. For other local hotels, please click here

9 Spectator Information Spectator safety is of paramount importance at the HSBC UK National Downhill series. There is no access for spectators beyond crossing point 1. Media and Officials only past this point with, prior permission and appropriate PPE Watching a live downhill event is a thrilling experience and there are very few sports where you as a spectator can get this close to the action. British Cycling and the series organisers strive to keep all spectators safe from harm but all spectators are responsible for their own personal safety. Here are some pointers to help spectators stay safe while watching a live event: Be responsible and keep your own safety in mind Always follow and obey marshal s instructions there are there to keep you safe and not to spoil your fun Observe and follow all event signs Stay within the designated spectator areas Do not enter any restricted areas. If you are unsure, please ask a marshal Keep off the track and always pay attention Keep dogs on a lead at all times Do not alter, move or disturb any part of the course Children to be accompanied at all times Never stand on the outside of a corner or berm Stand above the track, rather than below Do not abuse alcohol or consume any illegal drugs Take you litter home Expect the unexpected Remember: Riders may run wide on corners Riders may take lines close to the tape Riders may overshoot jumps and drops Riders occasionally over-estimate their ability and things go wrong Bikes throw up dirt and stones Mechanical issues may force a rider to leave the course

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