Supercross Cup Round 2: Tymon Park

Another race on the cross calendar saw 3 riders from DCU racing (Mick as Swords, Greg as Team WORC, and Jeff as DCU).

Perfect racing conditions with shorts and jerseys the name of the day, grip under tyre, and mud under foot on the boards. Not much more you could ask for. Warm ups were dont, much talk was done, and the pre race banter was put away as the 30 mins call was given. Last drinks in, last warm ups done

A dodgy start to a roundabout and back in the same direction saw a bunched group hit the first corner flat out. Elbows out, leaning on, and getting in the way for the first few corners led into a fast approach to the traditional boards and remount section. A short sharp up suited the more road oriented, while the slippy rutted section after suited the MTBer's.

One of the nicest off camber s bends on a 20' hill lead to sketchy moments for most riders but with most staying rubber side down. A short slog in the singletrack over to the bridge and a hard paced section along the fence into a headwind. The final finish 180's the only section of the entire course where grip was at a premium left some riders clawing for grip while others just power slided into it all for the amusement of the crowd. Good results for the club riders:

Greg: 23rd in 1:00:53 (+1 lap)

Mick: 25th in 1:02:40 (+1 lap)

Jeff: 44th in 1:01:51 (+3 laps)

Overall winner:

Robin Seymore 00:58:13

Great photos from Ollie at MAD MTB here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/ollietrex/8112009TymonSupercross#

Trip to Revolution Track Meet

As per normal for this time of the year, a trip is being aranged in conjunction with the track commission to the Revolution Track Meeting in sunny sunny Manchester*. Always a great trip with beers and waffles...and some racing to be watched. Info below:

We are presently taking bookings for the Track Commission trip to the first of this seasons Revolution Track Meets. The meet we have targeted is the one on Saturday 14th November. We will be travelling by Coach on the Ferry on Saturday and returning the next day. We will be staying in the Diamond Lodge Hotel.

Cost for youth up to and including Juniors will be at the subsidised cost of €80 with adults paying €125. Costs to include Bed & Breakfast in the Diamond Lodge on a 2 per room share basis, all travel costs and entry to the Revolution Meet. Assembly will be at the port of departure (yet to be decided) and return will be to Dublin Port circa 6pm on the Sunday.

Please initially reply by e-mail to Will Byrne will@kingscroft.ieThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and follow up with a deposit to secure your place.

Places are limited and will be allocated to those who place deposits first.

Deposit for adult €50, deposit for youth €40. Balance payable a week before departure at the latest. All youth must hold a current Cycling Ireland licence and will have to complete a Parental Permission to Travel Form which we will supply.
Youth U10 are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult.

Cheques made payable to the 'Track Commission' to
Will Byrne, 13 Haydens Park Dale, Lucan, Co Dublin.
Ph 086 8047839

For those who have never been at one of these meets, they are sell out events with over 6000 paying fans in the Manchester Velodrome and the field comprises World & Olympic Track Champions mixed with stars from the road and as varied a program of events as you could wish for. We would very much like our young riders who have never seen this level of competition up close to come and witness track riding at its best on the 42 degree banking.

On behalf of the Track Commission

http://www.trackcycling.ie

*Manchester may not actually be sunny, it may be very very cold