Bike low carbon race Ticknock

Description:

Bike&Bus Low Carbon Race Ticknock

County:

Dublin

Date:

Saturday 15th June, 2024

Time:

18:00

Climb (m):

330

Distance (km):

7.70

Event Difficulty:

6 (2,2,2) - Moderate Terrain, 200M - 500M ascent, 6Km - 10Km

Race Marking:

- Route fully marked

GPS Allowed:

No

Leagues:

 

Mandatory Kit:

Level A - Basic

• Showerproof, windproof jacket

All runners must bring the above items to the race. The actual kit to be carried during the race will be finalised on the day, depending on conditions etc., and clearly advised at Registration.

You should also have the means to carry all the kit in case required.

Failure to have the required items may lead to you being denied entry to the race, or disqualification. Random checks may be carried out.

Route Description:

Follow. The. Tape/Arrows. Behind the Blue Light Pub is a small quarry. Run up past the quarry entrance to gain a delightful singletrack which winds it's way happily over to the masts area. Up to Fairy Castle via the tractor path, off Fairy towards the WW, into the forest and back over to the tractor to finish that loop and then back the way you came towards the masts area and down to the Quarry. Junior course - approximately 4km to include the first 2km of the out and back section which features fine singletrack and turns about at the Masts area.

Race route

Route map for IMRA Bike and bus low carbon race Ticknock by Peter O'Farrell on plotaroute.com

Getting There:

5pm registration. There is no car parking whatsoever at this race - the idea is to use public transport, run or cycle to the race. Various buses come close. Car Parking is available at Fernhill and Ticknock public carparks with a walk/run over to registration.

Organisers Instructions:

A Lovely 7km route from just behind the Blue Light pub. Juniors have a 4km course taking in the first 2km of the out and back section. There is no car parking whatsoever at this race - the idea is to use public transport, run or cycle to the race. Registration at The Blue Light from 5pm. Car Parking is however available at Fernhill and Ticknock public carparks.

Prizegiving Location:

Prizes are TBC and might well be a voucher for a pizza in The Blue Light. TBC. Currently includes a very tasty tray of shortbread. Registration from 5pm

Volunteers (Non-Running)

You need to have done 2 non-running volunteer roles in a calendar year to qualify for end of year prize

Current Volunteers

Role	Volunteers	Accepted	Run
Race Director		Peter O'Farrell	No
First Aid Officer		Sarah Clarke	No
Race Marker		Mike Jordan	No
Laptop Operator		Conor O'Farrell	No
Helper		Darron Tracey	No
Helper		Grace Nugent	No
Helper		Orla McEvoy	No
Helper		Ciaran O'Sullivan	No
Helper		Ian Bromley	No
Helper		Anne Bromley	No

Volunteers (Running)

Check with race director if they have a need for people volunteering and running. Race directors need a minimum number of people available throughout the race to make the race work so non-running volunteers are preferable. While it can be helpful, volunteering in a volunteer and race capacity does not count towards qualifying for end of year prize

Current Volunteers