North Pole Reliability Trial…..Sunday 22nd January 2012.

Posted: 17th January 2012 by Stephen in News
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North Pole Reliability Trial takes place on Sunday 22nd January 2012. Hope to see as many there as possible.

According to Cycling Ulster.

‘Reliability Trials are not races but rather longer distance events which usually take place in Ulster in January and February prior to the road racing season which usually begins at the end of Februury or beginning of March. Although they are categorised as leisure rides some of these are used by those cyclists who are intending to race. They use Reliability Trials as test rides to see how their winter training has paid off and to compare their level of fitness against other riders. While the group tries to stay together the pace can be fairly high and many of the Reliability Trials are not suitable for beginners. Before entering such an event it is advisable to seek advice from the organiser or other cyclists to guage the difficulty of the event.

Reliability Trials are run by Cycling Clubs and some will include a refreshment stop. Because they are run by clubs it is a good way to find out more about a club.’

North Pole Message

This will be our first time to arrange a Reliability Trial.It will be run under Cycling Ireland guidelines as are all North Pole events.The route will have been risk-assessed beforehand and there will be a full team of marshals.Lead cars will control the pace of the group or groups if they seperate.There will be a broom wagon to carry spare wheels and assist with breakdowns.

Sign-on will take place at Buncrana Leisure Centre,Shore Front, Buncrana from 9am.Sign-on €10.Route will be approx.90k.

Licences or a letter from your club secretary is required.Alternatively a seperate one-day licence can be taken out for an extra €1.This to cover insurance.

Showers and refreshments will be available after the event at the leisure Centre.

The route will be available to view on Friday 20th but it will not include any challenging climbs.

Subject to numbers turning up on the day there may be a shorter course option of around 70k.

Further details from Carl Fullerton 00353-862788497 or carlfullerton@hotmail.com