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2018 Youth Track C/ship (Order of Events)

Entry closed Wed 11th July
Limited Bike Hire Available
Please seek loan of Track bikes from Regional Commission where possible

  • As Per Cycling Ireland Rules – No TT Helmets ,TT Bars  or Disc Wheels
  • Please arrive with cleats in good condition!!!
  • Club kit or plain kit only (No 2017 National Skinsuits)


 Cycling Ireland Numbers to be worn on Left (so that number is vertical when rider is bent over) so can be seen by finish judges
Number Placement

Gear Limit U16 – 48×15* (Rollout 6.94m – 273.23 inches)
Gear Limit U14 – 49×16 (Rollout 6.54m – 257.48 inches)
Gear Limit U12 (6.14 or Limited to gearing on hire bike)
* Rollouts can change depending on tyre size etc e.g. with a 20 tyre U16 could be 49×15

This year we will be once again running separate events for Girls and Boys but we do need the support of our female riders to ensure that we can do this. The minimum number required for each category is five riders and if we fail to reach that in any of the categories then we will have to run a combined event.

Please note that Track Accreditation is required.

  • Sharing of bikes may also be required subject to entry numbers
  • CI Licence must be presented on the day. Race Numbers must we worn (on left)
  • The wearing of track mitts is required.
  • Cleats must be in good condition and pedal retention be turned up high
    If a rider is found to be riding with excessive wear on his/her cleats,
    they will be excluded from the competition
  • Accreditation at either Orangefield or Kanturk Track is also acceptable
  • Provinces are invited to supply one line judge / timekeeper
  • Sundrive Hire bikes have gearing of 49×16 and Look Keo or Toestraps
    (No changing of pedals or gearing on hirebikes) Limited shoes also available

 We reserve the right to alter format of qualifying rounds subject to entry level

Parking 
Please note that parking capacity on the Rutland Grove side of the Park has been reduced due to double yellow lines, but there is ample parking on the Sundrive Road side of the Park . Cars parked illegally in the area, recently, have been towed.  Please don’t leave bikes or valuables unattended in parked cars.

ORDER OF EVENTS

Sprint Qualifiers (Flying 200) 11.00
U12 Sprint Qualifier (1 lap)
U14 Sprint Qualifier (1 lap)
U16 Sprint Qualifier (2 laps)

Sprint Quarter Finals 1v8, 2v7, 3v6, 4v5 (1 Round)
U12 Sprints start at Start Finish Line (460m) 1 Lap
U14/U16 Sprints start further back on straight at Pursuit line (490m) I Lap

*All U12 Sprints are 1 Round – 1 lap from Start/Finish Line 460m
*All U14/U16 Sprints are 1 lap from Pursuit line 490m
U14/U16 Semis & Ride offs are best of 3  (Quarters are 1 Round)

Standing Start TTs
U12 Standing Start 100m TT
U14 Standing Start 250m TT
U16 Standing Start 500m TT

Sprint Semi Finals (Round 1)
U12 Girls (ONE ROUND ONLY)
U12 Boys (ONE ROUND ONLY)
U14 Boys
U14 Girls
U16 Girls
U16 Boys

Sprint Semi Finals (Round 2)
U14 Boys
U14 Girls
U16 Girls
U16 Boys

Round 3 if required

Lunch
U12 Scratch Race  (4 Laps)
U14 Scratch Race (8 Laps)
U16 Scratch Race (12 Laps)
Separate events for Boys & Girls subject to numbers

Youth Sprint Medal ride offs
U12 Sprint 3rd ride off  460m (One Round only)
U14 Sprint 3rd ride off 490m  Best of 3  (Round 1)
U16 Sprint 3rd ride off 490m  Best of 3  (Round 1)

U12 Sprint Final 460m (One Round only)
U14 Sprint Final 490m Best of 3  (Round 1)
U16 Sprint Final 490m Best of 3  (Round 1)

U14 Sprint 3rd ride off 490m  Best of 3  (Round 2)
U16 Sprint 3rd ride off 490m  Best of 3  (Round 2)

U14 Sprint Final 490m Best of 3  (Round 2)
U16 Sprint Final 490m Best of 3  (Round 2)

U14  Bronze Round 3 if required
U16  Bronze Round 3 if required
U14  Gold/Silver Round 3 if required
U16  Gold/Silver Round 3 if required