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3 Contents Welcome!... 2 Spectators Guide... 3 Race Officials... 5 Official Vehicle Drivers... 6 Schedule... 7 Race HQ / Sign-on... 8 Event Information... 9 Circuit Detail Car Deviation Prize List Previous Winners Marshal Points Head Marshals Local Hospitals John Beggs Memorial 2018

4 Welcome! Banbridge CC welcomes you to Dromore town and the 2018 John Beggs Memorial event, the penultimate round of the Cycling Ireland National Road Series. As part of the 2018 promotion we are once again pleased to host a dedicated women s only race as part of the Cycling Ireland Women s National Road Series. Not to be left out the A3 & A4 categories will also have their own dedicated races in support of the National Series events. The Race Organisation have been working hard in the background to ensure the 2018 event lives up to the high standard set in previous editions of this classic race. We ll be using the same challenging course as used in the 2017 edition of the event, ensuring a worthy winner in all races, while also bringing the excitement and atmosphere of a National Series event to the local area. The Event will start and finish on Mount St, Dromore, while the main circuit will take in the villages of Kinallen and Dromara which should contribute to the spectator numbers along the route. Known as one of the most challenging races in Ireland with the ascent of Ballykeel Hill as featured in the traditional Beggs circuit, and with the climbs of Kinallen, Ballykeel and Drumlough also dotted around the 30km circuit there are plenty of opportunities for those competitors with climbing legs to shine. Those following the action of the racing online will be glad to hear that we are once again providing live updates direct from the race convey via Twitter look out for our hashtag #TheBeggs18 or check out our Twitter page Whether you are competing, supporting or spectating we hope you have a safe and enjoyable event and enjoy the local hospitality as much as the racing which is sure to be fast & exciting! 2 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

5 Spectators Guide The nature and layout of the John Beggs Memorial circuit lends itself to spectators hoping to witness the action unfold on the road. With various vantage points lending themselves to easy access and opportunity to watch the racing in multiple locations along with the fact that the race is covering laps of a 30km loop means you won t be waiting long before you see the speeding bunch of Ireland s elite domestic men and women. We ve listed our top 6 spots on the circuit that we think are best placed to catch the action; The climb of Ballykeel Hill is within the first 1km of the main circuit and, while giving way in length to some of the other climbs on the circuit, is likely to cause the riders the most problems due to its steep gradient and is often a favourite for those spectating on the course. It s also very close to the climb up to Ballykeel crossroads which the race passes through 18km into the circuit so is an ideal spot to jump between two harder sections of the course. The climb of Ballykeel crossroads is one of the less severe on the circuit, but it s a wearing down circuit and every rise counts! The views over the Mourne Mountains from the approach to Ballykeel crossroads give the photographers a great chance for some stunning shots of the action with a great backdrop, and with such a great view you can see the groups approach from approx 1km out. This one s a real crowd favourite. Kinallen Village is home to one of the longer climbs on the circuit at 1.5km and it s very possible to catch those riders out with tired legs in the final laps of the race. The steepest section of the climb is on the Skeagh Rd 3 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

6 as the riders enter the village, while the crest of the climb will see the riders exit Kinallen in the direction of Dromara. If it s the fast pace action you like to see then Dromara village is the place to be. The long descent into the village means it is one of the fastest sections of the course. Add in the fast twisting corners as the race enters the village at speed and you re guaranteed to see the race in one long line out. Home to Dromara Cycling Club who are likely to have plenty of local riders competing, there should be a great atmosphere too. Another fast section of the course is McAdam s crossroads as the riders descend off the arduous Edentrillick Rd before they hit the climb of Ballykeel Hill. It s another spot where you can catch the riders twice on the same lap as the Flagpole on Leapoges Rd, where the riders will face a u- turn onto Lagangreen Rd is less than a minute s dander. At only 3km from the finish circuit it gives you plenty of time to get back in time for the finale as the riders enter their final lap. We ve left the obvious one to last. The finish line atop Mount St is on a fairly flat section of road, but the steep 400 meter ramp that the riders face as they enter Mount St, maxing out at 5%, and cresting with only 250 meters to the finish line will be the ideal launch pad for those who have the strength to make it count. Wherever you are on Saturday you can follow all the action LIVE via our Twitter feed by following #TheBeggs18 All races start between 12 noon and 12:15 on Mount St. Expected race finish times are listed below; Race 4 (A4 s) 14:00 14:15 Race 3 (Women s National Road Series) 14:45 15:10 Race 2 (A3 s) 14:25 15:00 Race 1 (A1 / A2 Men s National Road Series) 15:05 15: John Beggs Memorial 2018

7 Race Officials Race Director Aaron Wallace +44 (0) Chief Judge Christina Towell +44 (0) Chief Timekeeper Lydia Beattie +44 (0) Asst. Timekeeper Ivor Park N/A Photo Finish Frank Gibson Chief Marshal Alan Towell +44 (0) Finish Line Co-ordinator Brian Cairns +44 (0) Chief Commissaire (Race 1) Aidan Higgins +44 (0) Moto Commissaire (Race 1) Gary McIlroy Commissaire (Race 2) Laura Wilson +44 (0) Commissaire (Race 3) Andrew Wills +44 (0) Commissaire (Race 4) Jack Watson Paramedic / Ambulance Thomas Meredith +44 (0) First Aid Susan Mayne +44 (0) Race Radios Sandra Cairns +44 (0) Neutral Service #1 (Race 1) Caolan Stewart +44 (0) Neutral Service #2 (Race 1) Pearse O Hagan +44 (0) Neutral Service (Race 3) Alan Hodgen +44 (0) Sign On Toni Hannigan +44 (0) John Beggs Memorial 2018

8 Official Vehicle Drivers Race 1 (A+/A1/A2) Lead Car #1 Martin Downey +44 (0) Lead Car #2 Sam Curran +44 (0) Moto Marshal #1 Brian Beggs +44 (0) Moto Marshal #2 John Irvine +44 (0) Chief Comm Driver Stephen Curran +44 (0) Neutral Service #1 Paul Murdock +44 (0) Neutral Service #2 Andy Ruck +44 (0) Race 2 (A3) Lead Car #1 Willie Weir +44 (0) Lead Car #2 David Lavery +44 (0) Moto Marshal Brian Cairns +44 (0) Comm Driver Kevin McAlinden +44 (0) Race 3 (Women) Lead Car #1 Gerry Beggs +44 (0) Lead Car #2 Leslie Creighton +44 (0) Moto Marshal Phil Beattie +44 (0) Comm Driver Adrian Finnegan +44 (0) Neutral Service Phil Holland +44 (0) Race 4 (A4) Lead Car Pedar Curran +44 (0) Moto Marshal Ian Cochrane +44 (0) Comm Driver Roger Neill +44 (0) John Beggs Memorial 2018

9 Schedule Sign-on: 10:00 11:15 Marshal s Briefing: 11:00 Team Manager s Meeting: 11:20 Neutralised Roll Out: 11:40 Race Start (All Races): 12:00 Race Finish (A4 s): Race Finish (A3/Jr s): Race Finish (Women): Race Finish (A1/A2 s): Podium Presentations: 14:00 14:15 (Estimated) 14:25 14:50 (Estimated) 14:50 15:10 (Estimated) 15:10 15:30 (Estimated) 15:50 (Estimated) Prize Presentations: 16: John Beggs Memorial 2018

10 Race HQ / Sign-on Dromore High School 31 Banbridge Rd, Dromore BT25 1ND Google Maps Ample parking is available at the Race HQ, with a dedicated parking area for Official Race Vehicles and a main car park for all others, all within the grounds of Dromore High School. Team Managers will be invited to move team vehicles into the Official Race Vehicle area once they have been approved to travel in the race cavalcade and been issued with team car numbers at the Team Manager s Meeting. NOTE: Vehicles & contents left in the grounds of the Race HQ are entirely at the owner s own risk. 8 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

11 Event Information Race 1 Eligible Categories: A+, A1 & A2 (Cycling Ireland National Road Series) Distance: 4 laps - 128km / 79.5 miles 2 x Neutral Service vehicles available riders must provide pre-labelled wheels at sign-on. Eligible Categories: A3 & Juniors Distance: 3 laps - 98km / 61 miles No Neutral Service vehicle available. Race 2 Race 3 Eligible Categories: Women (Cycling Ireland National Road Series) Distance: 3 laps - 98km / 61 miles 1 x Neutral Service vehicle available riders must provide pre-labelled wheels at sign-on. Eligible Categories: A4 Distance: 2 laps - 68km / 42 miles No Neutral Service vehicle available. Race 4 Team Manager s 11:20 for all races. Please note: All support vehicles MUST have an operating race radio. 9 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

12 Circuit Detail Circuit Elevation profile (Main Circuit only): 10 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

13 Circuit Detail (Continued) Circuit to finish line profile (4.8km / 3 miles): Final 1km: 11 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

14 Car Deviation All Team and Service Vehicles are requested to take the deviation approximately 100 meters before the finish line to ensure a clear finish is maintained for all riders, judges and officials. Failure to do so may result in a penalty from the race Commissaires John Beggs Memorial 2018

15 Prize List Race 1 A+, A1 & A2 (Cycling Ireland National Road Series) Race 2 A3 Overall Winner John Beggs Memorial Trophy Top 8 Overall Cash prizes 1 st Junior - Sean McGreevy Memorial Cup First 3 x A2 riders Cash prizes Cycling Ireland National Road Series Points: Top 20 Cycling Ireland Grading Points: Top 12 Top 6 Overall Cash prizes Cycling Ireland Grading Points: Top 10 Race 3 Women (Cycling Ireland National Road Series) Race 4 A4 Top 8 Overall Cash prizes Cycling Ireland National Road Series Points: Top 20 Cycling Ireland Grading Points: N/A Top 6 Overall Cash prizes Cycling Ireland Grading Points: Top 8 *All prizes are subject to participant numbers* 13 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

16 Previous Winners 2017 Adam Stenson 1994 Connor Henry 2016 Conor Hennebry 1993 Tommy Evans 2015 Damien Shaw 1992 Davy Hourigan 2014 Sean McIntyre 1991 Ian Chivers 2013 Fraser Duncan 1990 David McCall 2012 Ronan McLaughlin 1989 Anthony O'Gorman 2011 Martyn Irvine 1988 Shane Clarke 2010 Roger Aiken 1987 Seamus Downey 2009 Martyn Irvine 1986 Seamus Downey 2008 Roger Aiken 1985 Kevin Kimmage 2007 Roger Aiken 1984 Raphael Kimmage 2006 Ryan Connor 1983 David Gardiner 2005 Ryan Connor 1982 Raphael Kimmage 2004 Tommy Evans 1981 Archie Cunningham 2003 Dennis Lynch 1980 Pat Shearer 2002 Roger Aiken 1979 Seamus Downey 2001 Keith Gallagher 1978 Stuart Dempster 2000 Tommy Evans 1977 Billy Kerr 1999 Derry McVeigh 1976 Jim Maloney 1998 Neil Teggart 1975 David Moffett 1997 Ian Chivers 1974 Billy Kerr 1996 David McCall 1973 Joe Smyth 1995 Kirk Sloan 1972 Noel Teggart 14 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

17 Marshal Points Head Marshals Marshal Point 1 Start / Finish: Maurice Mayne (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 2 Ballynahinch Rd, Dromore: Seamus Downey (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 3 Ballykeel Crossroads (Howe Rd): Colin McAllister (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 4 Howe Rd / Leopogies Rd Junction: Mal McGreevy (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 5 Leopogies Rd / Flagpole: Gary Beggs (+44 (0) ) 15 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

18 Marshal Point 6 Black Bog / Mousetrap: Shirley Lee (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 7 Skeagh Rd: Ruth McKee (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 8 Kinallen: Brian Young (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 9 Dromara Village: Eddie Doyle (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 10 Ballykeel Crossroads (Ballynahinch Rd): Marty Kearns (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 11 Hillsborough / Dromara Rd: Trevor Corbett (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 12 Hillsborough / Edentrillick Rd: Scott Henderson (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 13 McAdam s Crossroads: Peadar McGreevy (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 14 Primary School / Traffic Island: Jonathan Waddell (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 15 Moss Lane: Roger Chambers (+44 (0) ) Marshal Point 16 Mount Street: Gareth McGreevy (+44 (0) ) *ALL MARSHALS TO REPORT TO SIGN-ON FOR BRIEFING AT 11:00* Marshal packs available at briefing containing high-vis bibs, flags, whistles, snacks & water 16 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

19 Local Hospitals Craigavon Area Hospital 68 Lurgan Road, Portadown, Craigavon BT63 5QQ Tel: (Approx 14.3 miles from Event HQ) Daisy Hill Hospital 5 Hospital Road, Newry BT35 8DR Tel: (Approx 19.9 miles from Event HQ) 17 - John Beggs Memorial 2018

20 Race 1: A+, A1 & A2 Race 2: A3 Race 3: Women Race 4: A John Beggs Memorial 2018