Thinking about it and need your help.

[downhilldude]

ok i am thinking about racing at round 3 at rt on the 23rd and 24th I have never raced before. And i have never been to rt. Where abouts in rt is the raceing? is it near the caravan park and can you just enter in and race or would you of had to of raced all season. And in rt is there any huge gaps and stuff that you have to hit.? please help me as i would love to race and need to no how the whole thing works. Thanks very much Jonathan .:)

[jimjam]

i would love to race

Then just race. There are no big features at rt but the track is very technical.

[downhilldude]

Then just race. There are no big features at rt but the track is very technical.

Where do you pay and do you need a race lisance? is the track just beside the caravan park?

[marko]

www.irishdh.com and follow the race preview link for Rostrevor, it virtually tells you everything you need to know. when you rock up to rostrevor follow the bottom path from the caravan park along the edge of the fields and you will find the track. the track finishes in one of those fields and sign-on for the race will be there. you can't miss it as there will be redbull arches and a tent set up for sign-on.

[trailfox]

Then just race. There are no big features at rt but the track is very technical.

Theres a road gap isnt there?
I would definately reccommend you practise on the champs course(s) before racing, they arent something you want to just throw yourself at the first time youve seen/ridden them. Still THE best fun/most demanding dh trails ive ever ridden in NI. period.

[kipper]

yea road gap going to be there the Friday before the race and the jump into the field. but everything is roll able. But it is rocky and tech up top section so try and get out next weekend to practice if you can.

[downhilldude]

I just don't want to look stupid going down at walking speed lol. Because i have never been to rt before. In the under 14 what is the standard like?

[kipper]

well there is plenty of u14s that give it a go on hard tail and they are like 11 so you should be fine. and the experience is good too

[downhilldude]

well there is plenty of u14s that give it a go on hard tail and they are like 11 so you should be fine. and the experience is good too

yea i am looking forward to this one. I am going to be staying in caravan that weekend so will get a practice on friday evening should that be ok. are you racing? Do you have to bring some sort of id to prove what age group you are in..

[monty]

When's your D.O.B?

(Btw.. sort of 'off thread' but, for the U14 cat. can't you still be 14?)

[downhilldude]

When's your D.O.B?

(Btw.. sort of 'off thread' but, for the U14 cat. can't you still be 14?)

29/11/94 cheers i am trying to get in under 14.

[kipper]

u shuld be in u16. but its ur first race and ur bday is after the end of the season so just say u14 ull be fine.

[downhilldude]

u shuld be in u16. but its ur first race and ur bday is after the end of the season so just say u14 ull be fine.

Thanks for that. is there much of a difference between u14 and u16. I take it that you don't need to prove age.?

[kipper]

well you get people in u16 that wont win under 14 but the competition is much higher in under16. I dont think so but if you do just put your age dwn any way and say its your 1st race they will let u go in u14 and your bday is so late in the year

[downhilldude]

well you get people in u16 that wont win under 14 but the competition is much higher in under16. I dont think so but if you do just put your age dwn any way and say its your 1st race they will let u go in u14 and your bday is so late in the year

Thanks mate. Are you racing?do you have msn pm me it if you want.

[kipper]

yeaa dude im racing in under16. my msn is kipperxx@msn.com

[marko]

lads turn up, pay your entry money, have the craic, make friends and enjoy your racing!SIMPLE

[Dee205]

I'd say you be grand. Judging by some of your vids you don't look to have developed your sense of fear yet. :p

[Zig]

Practice is on the Saturday and the race is Sunday.

I will more than likely be helping with the timing again so say hi..

[Junior DH]

In the under 14 what is the standard like?


If you've ever seen me riding, then you'll know - Awful.

There are a few fast riders, Ruben Keddle, Cameron Conforth and Adam Tarbett, but the rest wouldn't be too good. I'll be on an orange coloured Orange 222, my second time riding it if you want to see the standard of the bottom half of U-14

[downhilldude]

on friday evening would it be ok to practice. around 6pm i will be down at caravan mabe.

[Kona Rab]

Friday evening will be ok for practice but you will need to register on sat if you wont to practice on the track. There is also up lifts on the sat and Sunday which makes things a lot easier.

Go for it Jonny just take your time and you will be fine.

[Lwatson]

Have you your site booked for the caravan?

[downhilldude]

Have you your site booked for the caravan?

No ringing tomorrow on the off chance. If not I will just go down on saturday and sunday.

[downhilldude]

Friday evening will be ok for practice but you will need to register on sat if you wont to practice on the track. There is also up lifts on the sat and Sunday which makes things a lot easier.

Go for it Jonny just take your time and you will be fine.

Yea i hope i can get to this. It's gona be great crack :)

[Lwatson]

No ringing tomorrow on the off chance. If not I will just go down on saturday and sunday.

We checked last weekend, the place is fully booked.

[downhilldude]

We checked last weekend, the place is fully booked.

Oh no. look's like i will have to drive down or mabe stay in tollymore and drive up. Will just have to see i am going to give them a ring tomorrow and see. :)

[Craig]

you can camp in the finishing field, people will have their tents, you could probably bring the carvan there and its only a 5-10 minute walk from the showers and toilets (, if there are not already portaloos on site).

[downhilldude]

you can camp in the finishing field, people will have their tents, you could probably bring the carvan there and its only a 5-10 minute walk from the showers and toilets (, if there are not already portaloos on site).

Dono if you would be aloud. will have to find out. cheers for that.:)

[Zig]

Email tina@irishdh.com

She will be able to tell you the low down

[downhilldude]

Email tina@irishdh.com

She will be able to tell you the low down

Thanks will do that. Jonathan.

[downhilldude]

Hi, sorry to bother yous again just one more question? I might not be able to get to parctice on saturday at rostrevor. But i should be defo racing on sunday. Do you have to sign in on saturday to be able to race on sunday or on sunday when i arrive can i just sign on. Cheers for all the help lads Jonathan.

[johnny]

Hi, sorry to bother yous again just one more question? I might not be able to get to parctice on saturday at rostrevor. But i should be defo racing on sunday. Do you have to sign in on saturday to be able to race on sunday or on sunday when i arrive can i just sign on. Cheers for all the help lads Jonathan.

quoted of irishdh

Saturday


Sign on 9.30am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Practice 10.00am – 4.30pm


Sunday


Sign on 9.00am -10.00am

Practice 9.00am – 11.30am (10.30am – 11.30am full runs only – no sectioning!)

Course inspection 11.30am – 12.00pm

First race runs 12.00pm approx. onwards


you be fine to sign on on Sunday.
just go up to rostrevor on Sunday
and have fun, I'm sure you will as the track is unreal.
honestly the best track i have ever been on.

[marko]

sign on is open on sunday morning.


Saturday


Sign on 9.30am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Practice 10.00am – 4.30pm


Sunday


Sign on 9.00am -10.00am

Practice 9.00am – 11.30am (10.30am – 11.30am full runs only – no sectioning!)

Course inspection 11.30am – 12.00pm

First race runs 12.00pm approx. onwards


Entry fees –

Elites/Seniors/Masters/ Vets/Super Vets/Sports/Ladies - £35

Juniors/U16/U14 - £20

Guidance on age categories –

Elite/Senior/Sports (aged 18+) Masters (30+ in current year) Vets (40+) Super Vets (50+)

Junior (born in 1991/1992) U16 (born in 1993/1994) U14 (born in 1995/1996)

** If you need help or advice on what category you should be in either by age or ability please speak to the CRC Team on race day and they will advise.


Race licence - (day) €15 or £10 (price set Cycling Ireland).

U14/U16 €5 or £3.50*

If you intend to race regularly consider an annual licence – it can work out cheaper, particularly for younger riders. The licence fees are available on the Cycling Ireland



straight from www.irishdh.com

[downhilldude]

quoted of irishdh

Saturday


Sign on 9.30am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Practice 10.00am – 4.30pm


Sunday


Sign on 9.00am -10.00am

Practice 9.00am – 11.30am (10.30am – 11.30am full runs only – no sectioning!)

Course inspection 11.30am – 12.00pm

First race runs 12.00pm approx. onwards


you be fine to sign on on Sunday.
just go up to rostrevor on Sunday
and have fun, I'm sure you will as the track is unreal.
honestly the best track i have ever been on.

Cheers. See the day liscense does it cover saturday and sunday and you just buy a license at the sign on desk. cheers jonathan

[Lwatson]

Covers you for the whole event.
You get it when signing on.

[trailfox]

and have fun, I'm sure you will as the track is unreal.
honestly the best track i have ever been on.
whats all changed about on it for the race? Any new lines? Ill not be racing but I'll prob be up there sometime soon after. Hopefully the changes wont be one-off jobs that the FS tear down afterwards :-/

[chucky]

Generally for the races - there is a jump into the field, and the jump at the fireroad is built up.

[Speedfreak]

and the jump at the fireroad is built up.

Great wee jump! :)

[trailfox]

yea.. wee.. ;-)

[downhilldude]

yea.. wee.. ;-)

I hope..:( i don't want to look like a ball bag going around it lol..:confused:

[downhilldude]

Covers you for the whole event.
You get it when signing on.

Thanks Lindsay.

[downhilldude]

:mad:I am not geting for a practice on saturday:mad:. Just a practice on sunday will have to do..:)

[Kona Rab]

They have built a new line around the back of the rock drop, which is about the only real major change. There is a few pointless jumps that have been built up again, but thats about all.

[trailfox]

just a general clean up then. Might be heading upthere in the caravan on the 12th June but Ill be up before then to see what remains.. is the rock drop im thinking about the one who's alternate line is a rough section into a tight squeeze into the next berm?
Seen the wolfe boys hit that a few weeks ago when pushing up, props to you guys for hitting it, looks tight :-)
in fact I saw ben and glynn aswell on the same day in rostrevor, apparently they'd just finished shooting this (http://breakthecyclefilm.com/final-group-shoot/)and were taking a few runs of rostrevor to finish the day :-)

[Kona Rab]

Thats the one. But the new line is further over to the left hand side if your looking at the rock face. It gives you a far better sling shot out of that section. But it was badly cut up last weekend. Wonder what it is like now after all this rain.

[Lwatson]

Wonder what it is like now after all this rain.

Murd.

Better get practicing the pro line!!

[downhilldude]

They have built a new line around the back of the rock drop, which is about the only real major change. There is a few pointless jumps that have been built up again, but thats about all.

Whats the rock garden like ? Hard to get thtough? And the rock drop is it big. I am trying to make a picture of the track lol..:confused:

[monty]

Yes :D, rock drop is pretty big.. and like, im sure you could hit a drop that size and you proabbly have before.. but it's in a pretty awkward place, run in isn't the nicest so unless your rolling on a 7"+ plush full sus it's damn hard to keep the speed to drop it well!
Hate stuff like that! You can hit any size of a jump in a set but stick one on a DH trail and you see it and don't have a baldy what to do!
But yeh, you don't have to hit it, haven't seen this new line rab's talking about but the old one wasn't the most pleasent like! :), but i'd say you'd be fine with the rear travel.

[chucky]

Johny - You will have no problem getting down the track at rostrevor.

There may be some tricky bits, but you shouldnt be worryin about that.

[downhilldude]

Ok i don't think i will be able to get to the practice tomorrow. But i will defo be racin on sunday. do you think the practice on sunday would be enough as i have never been to rostrevor before. ps how many practice runs do you get on sunday. Thanks Jonny

[Zig]

As many as you can fit in.

Uplifts are running all day from about 8:30ish

Get a couple of runs in to see how it lies.


Do your first timed run and then try and beat that on your second timed run. Just remember you are only racing yourself.

[downhilldude]

As many as you can fit in.

Uplifts are running all day from about 8:30ish

Get a couple of runs in to see how it lies.


Do your first timed run and then try and beat that on your second timed run. Just remember you are only racing yourself.

YEA i was up today practicing!!! at the start of the day it was muddy but grippy . but then latter on it was pure slick muddy as hell i hope the sun comes out and dries it out a bit. lol it's a great track the best i have riden..

[johnny]

was a great day what's all this about you not being able to get up...;):D

you know you've had a good day went you have to clean your jeans with the
garden hose....::yikes:::D:rolleyes:

[downhilldude]

was a great day what's all this about you not being able to get up...;):D
....::yikes:::D:rolleyes:

My dad only came in from work at 11pm so i thought i would just ask him and he said yes. I wasn't sure about geting up but it worked out well.....Thanks dad lol:p

[Zig]

What number where you ?

[downhilldude]

What number where you ?

I was 336 i came 7th in u14. You were at the top calling out the numbers wern't you ?

[monty]

So... a 14 year old can race in U14?

[johnny]

So... a 14 year old can race in U14?

generally:rolleyes:
http://files.sharenator.com/lolz_you_fail-s531x411-10289-580.jpg

[trailfox]

twat.
U14 means 'under 14'. Technically if you are 14 you should be in the U16 category but you can usually get away with it when your as close as DHD to the border between the two.

[downhilldude]

twat.
U14 means 'under 14'. Technically if you are 14 you should be in the U16 category but you can usually get away with it when your as close as DHD to the border between the two.

I am going to race in u16 because my birthday falls after the race season and that was my first race. But my next race i will be in u16.:) ps trailfox whats the Twat for?:confused:

[trailfox]

How did you place in the results DHD?

[downhilldude]

How did you place in the results DHD?

7th it was ok.:)

[trailfox]

Thats pretty good for never being on the track before the practise! There'll be a jump into U16 for sure but I wouldnt worry about it, there are some pretty highly skilled/equipped riders in that category :-)

[downhilldude]

Thats pretty good for never being on the track before the practise! There'll be a jump into U16 for sure but I wouldnt worry about it, there are some pretty highly skilled/equipped riders in that category :-)

Yea i no that it is going to be a big differnce in skill in the u16 my mum and dad said i can go to round 4 aswell so happy days but i am going to enter in as u16 this time. my mum and dad are liking the sport of dh now so i am good with that.lol

[monty]

you can usually get away with it when your as close as DHD to the border between the two.

I think I could look quite innocent with my little blue hardtail :p .. might wear a thomas the tank engine t-shirt too, just to make it even less obvious:cool:

[trailfox]

lol, I might have one you can borrow if you need it... might be a bit small for you though :-)

Ahh I wish my mum/dad liked mtb as much as I do, Im not really the racer type but really enjoy it nonetheless, just keep practising and the flow will come, it seems quite long to begin with but when you've been down it a good few times it all comes to you eventually.

[Lwatson]

Well done Jonathon, good result, I'm sure your pleased!

[downhilldude]

Well done Jonathon, good result, I'm sure your pleased!

Yes, I am really happy that i gave it a go and I am suprised to of done so well. I can't wait for the next race.lol:) How did you go i seen you limping? What did you do to yourself?:confused:

[Lwatson]

I did alright, runs weren't great, scrapped my second and ended up 11th in seniors at the end of the day with a 2.48. I hurt my leg bad, was sore to walk on.

[downhilldude]

I did alright, runs weren't great, scrapped my second and ended up 11th in seniors at the end of the day with a 2.48. I hurt my leg bad, was sore to walk on.

wow a 2.48 thats amazing. And 11th is a really good result.:) I hope your leg isn't to bad..:(

[chucky]

Where was your mate sxtrail rider johny?

[downhilldude]

Where was your mate sxtrail rider johny?

He was grounded for breaking a window !!!:confused: He was hiting stones with a tenis bat.??:rolleyes:

[Kona Rab]

You can still race U14's if your 15th birthday falls after the start of the season, that I am nearly sure of but would prob be worth checking out.

Went to the Hospital there after work and found out that I haven't broken my wrist again:),but that I have severely damaged my thumb :banghead: in practice on Sunday morn.

I still manged to make it down in 2:59 to take 20th in the seniors.

Well done DHD 7th in your first race and in RT thats a good result.

[downhilldude]

You can still race U14's if your 15th birthday falls after the start of the season, that I am nearly sure of but would prob be worth checking out.

Went to the Hospital there after work and found out that I haven't broken my wrist again:),but that I have severely damaged my thumb :banghead: in practice on Sunday morn.

I still manged to make it down in 2:59 to take 20th in the seniors.

Well done DHD 7th in your first race and in RT thats a good result.

Thanks Rab. And you had a great result Nice one. I Emailed Tina@irishdh and gave her my date of birth and she said it was no problem. So I can race in u14 until november then it will be in u16 for me:D