Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2014 - 20:43

 


Just a quick note to let everyone know that Spring in the Park is back for 2014.

 

  • The series has a dedicated facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Spring-in-the-Park-at-Cyclopark/220222188183274
    It's a bit empty at the moment, but will be used for news and results
  • First race is 9th May - then weekly, for 10 weeks.  u8s starting at 18:30, and older categories rolling on through the evening from there.
  • The main loop will be used for all races (incl. u8s).  Other loops will be connected to increase lap distance as it moves up through the categories.
  • All races will be gridded.  First race will be done based on the 'organisers experience of the entrants'... !  From their on, it will be based on their performance in the series
  • Five clubs have agreed to run events, so arbitrarily 2 races per club with Darenth taking the first and last event.
  • The 10th event will be a championship event, as per last year.  Only those that have competed in 6 of the other 9 events will be eligible for prizes.
  • Overall results will be best 6 of potential 9
  • I have advised that Sutton cannot commit to anything, but if they have specific needs (ie, marshalling) for particular days, then if they contact us we may be able to help.
  • Race categories will be per BC regulations

 

This is a great event with riders from all over the south east.  For those that have not been to Cyclopark before, it is a great facility, easy for spectators, and has a fantastic cafe (and on-site bike shop)

For those of you that venture along to the PowerPack sessions, you'll know the venue and get the opportunity to put the race skills you have picked up to practice.

 

Raiders taking part last year included George Sales, Freddy Davy, and Peter Carpenter.  It would be great to see more of our fantastic jerseys pounding round.

 

Keep an eye on the Facebook page for upto date news, and I am sure John will also send out updates as the first race closes in