The start lists for the 2022 edition of the North Down GP sponsored by Haldane Fisher are now available!! Racing gets underway @ 9:00am on Sunday 29th May with lots of spectating opportunities on the course! The route can be viewed here! Race Manual can be downloaded here!
We are pleased to be able to return to Kirkistown with 3 races in 2022 with new title sponsor www.FITSTUDIONI.com Dates: Wednesday 8th, 15th, 29th June 2022 Venue: Kirkistown Racing Circuit Host club: North Down Cycling Club
Course location Address – Kirkistown Racing Circuit, 130 Rubane Rd, Kircubbin, Newtownards BT22 1AU Google Maps – https://goo.gl/maps/VJgLhTYgSiZzgQT17
Course Description: New course format incorporating a shorter course than usual with 2 hairpin corners and 5 chicanes all within a 1-mile lap. Racing laps will be fast and exciting for both riders and spectators.
Evening Schedule
Time
Event
Approx. Duration
18:00
Sign on
18:15
U10 U12
10 mins + 1 lap 15 mins + 1 lap
18:35
U14
15 mins + 1 lap
19:05
A4 – U16 – Women – Limited Competition License
30 mins + 2 lap
19:50
A3 – A1/Juniors
35 mins + 3 laps
NOTE: SIGN ON CLOSES 15 MINUTES BEFORE THE START OF EACH RACE.
NO PRACTICE IS ALLOWED ON THE COURSE WHEN ANY RACING IS IN PROGRESS The venue will be open from 18:00 each evening of racing and practice + warm up can be carried out on lower end of circuit not being used. Note: There is no practice allowed on any other day before the race. Location of Registration and opening times: Sign on will take place at the race HQ building, at the center of racing course. Sign on closes 15 minutes before the start of the call up for each race. Race numbers: Cycling Ireland racing numbers to be used for all license holders. Limited competition license holders will receive a race number from sign on. First aid location: An ambulance will be parked close to race start location. Car parking: Follow instructions from marshals. Parking available in track center. But no crossing of the track while racing in progress. Toilets: Toilets will be on site. Catering: Tea and Coffee truck
Race organiser: Ross Blayney Email: rossblayney@gmail.com
NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km around the Ards Peninsula which has few NDCC are proud to offer a scenic coastal route of 100km around the Ards Peninsula which has few inclines and takes a break in Portaferry for lunch. So whether you are a serious cyclist or a novice wanting to cycle the distance for the first time the NDCC Bangor Coastal Challenge is the event for you! The Challenge starts and finishes at the Bangor Aurora which has ample car parking and changing facilities. En-route there will be water stations, a “broom wagon” for breakdowns etc. and the event will be overseen by an experienced team of marshalls, with motorcycle, paramedics and ambulance back-up.
The North Down GP is back again in 2022!We are pleased to have Haldane Fisher back onboard as our title sponsor AND we have a new date!The 2022 edition of the NDGP will take place on Sunday 29th May!We want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and see you in May for another great race!
