**June 23 Update**
Unfortunately due to the very low level of pre-entries we will not be holding a separate women’s race tomorrow. Any women who would like to race will be accommodated in the A3 or A4 races and we will have separate women’s prizes as appropriate. Pre-entries are being contacted now by email with the option of racing or taking a refund. A1/2, A3 and A4 races run at normal from 11AM.
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Slaney Cycling Club is delighted to run our 2018 edition of the Eddie Tobin Memorial Races on June 24th. This event has provided great racing since its inception with some of Ireland’s top riders taking the honours and good numbers taking part. Eddie was a long time member, rider and administrator of Slaney CC, was a respected member of the FBD Rás team and was heavily involved in the visit of the Tour de France to Enniscorthy in 1998.
Entry is now open and online entry is available at: https://sirius.eventmaster.ie/event/v2rtPoSb4
Key information:
Date & Venue: June 24th at 11:00am from Bunclody AFC, Church Road, Bunclody.
Sign On: Sign on from 9.30am to 10.45am, followed by a neutralised roll out from HQ to The Square in Bunclody at 10.50am. First race starts at 11.00am sharp. All riders/team cars MUST keep in to the left hand side of the road until commissaire starts race.
Entry: Race entry is €15 and each race is capped at 80 entrants in the interests of health and safety
Order of Races:
- A1/A2 – Eddie Tobin Mem RR, 130km, 5 laps
- A3 – Noel Redmond Mem RR, 105km, 4 laps
- A4 – 80km, 3 laps
- Ladies – 80km, 3 laps
Note that each lap is 25km long but lap 1 will be 5km longer to reach the circuit proper.
Route
This years race will take place on the same course as before based close to Bunclody, Co Wexford. The rolling 25km lap is very well surfaced and is a challenging circuit including a long drag to the finish (highest point of the race) and some fast sweeping descents. The start/finish is about 6kms from the sign on venue which is at the Bunclody AFC complex on Church Road, Bunclody. (Take turn at Mill Race Hotel – will be sign posted) Bunclody is situated on the N80, about 20 minutes from both the M9 and M11 Dublin motorways. Plan your route to Bunclody HERE
Race Route
See Race circuit here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/739921541
Prizes:
Prize presentation and refreshments will be at the Bunclody AFC Complex (sign on venue) directly after the final race finishes. There will be tea/coffee available and showers available
Marshals:
All marshals will be required to present at the GAA grounds for a pre race marshals meeting at 10.00am where positions will be assigned. Unless you are racing in the event all club members are expected to assist. If you have any friends willing to help bring them along. All marshals who do not hold a Cycling Ireland Licence must sign on the One Day Licence sheet. It is vitally important that we have a full turnout of club members to ensure the safety of the riders and the public. Text Rob on 087 7914 230 to confirm participation.
Contact Email: secretary@slaneycyclingclub.com