Saracen British Downhill Series – Round 5 Bringewood – Preview
This weekend the final round of the 2013 Saracen British Downhill Series takes place Bringewood, near Ludlow. Find out all the info you need on the race in this preview…
Saracen BDS Rd 5 Bringewood, near Ludlow on Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th of August 2013. British Cycling National Event (Please note not UCI Sanctioned).
The Venue:
Nearest postcode: SY8 2JQ – We recommend that you don’t solely rely on Sat Nav. The venue will be clearly signed from Ludford bridge.
Event venue grid ref: 458/742 SO4973
PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE RUNNING A ONE WAY SYSTEM IN AND OUT OF THE VENUE.
Head for Ludlow on the A49 from Shrewsbury. Turn onto B4361 signposted Ludlow. Before traffic lights at Ludford Bridge, turn left onto road signposted Wigmore.
Up the hill and turn the first right after the view point for Ludlow Castle (small layby), head down the twisty road then immediate left at hairpin along Lower Wood Road (indicated by ‘No through road’ signs). PLEASE DRIVE CAREFULLY.
On exit please follow one-way system through Downton Estate.
The £5.00 per vehicle charge will cover camping and parking. Racers will not have to pay this charge. The charge will apply for non racers and will go directly to the land owner for hire of his additional field, additional toilets, skips and litter pickers. Spectating will be free.
The Course:
Will be pre-tested by Peace Cycles who run regular races and uplifts at Bringewood, check out their site for more information http://www.pearcecycles.co.uk/home
Fastest winning time around 2mins 10 seconds.
The start is 350 meters above sea level.
The finish is 150 meters above sea level.
200 meters is the total vertical drop and the track is 1.52 kms long.
Course rating (1-5 with 5 being very technical): Rating 4.
Man made obstacles are in abundance along the whole length of the course with several large jumps and berms.
The finish arena is large in size and will be surrounded by 70 crowd barriers.
Riders are advised to wear suitable protection, walk the course prior to riding and ride within their own ability level.
Nearest Train Station: Ludlow Station. Ludlow, Shropshire. SY8 2PQ.
Telephone 01584 877 090
The nearest ferry port is: The Port of Holyhead, Salt Island, Gwynedd, North Wales.
LL65 1DR. Telephone 08447 707 070
The nearest airport is: Birmingham International BHX. Birmingham Airport is just off Junction 6 of the M42 and is linked into central Birmingham by the A45. If you are using a sat-nav system, the postcode of the airport is B26 3QJ.
Nearest Hospital: Royal Shrewsbury Hospital. Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury. SY3 8XQ.
Telephone 01743 261000
Nearest Police Station: Lower Galdeford, Ludlow, SY8 1SA.
10am to 6pm Monday to Saturday
Nearest Showers: Teme Leisure. Bromfield Road, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1DR
Telephone: 01584 874 620.
Drinking Water:
Bottom field on your way out on the left right before the gate (literally at the bottom of the parking field).
Bike Wash Water:
It will of course be dry, dusty and sunny! If not Dave Pearce is kindly bringing a water bowser. Please use responsibly.
Organisation:
BDS Events.
Race Director: Simon Paton: si@descent-gear.com.
Mobile 07968 229 359
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2013 Race Schedule:
Friday
13:00 Venue open for team pits, parking and camping.
15:00 Course open for on foot inspection only. No transport to the top is provided or permitted.
15:00 Commissaire course walk.
18:00 – 20:00 Race registration, please bring your valid 2013 BC/UCI Race Licence.
Saturday
07:00 Course open for on foot inspection only. No transport to the top is provided or permitted.
08:00 – 11:00 Race registration, please bring your valid 2013 BC/UCI Race Licence.
09.00 Uplift opens for all riders
09:30 Open practice for all riders.
18:00 Course Closed.
18:05 Riders meeting.
18:30 Course open for on foot inspection only. No transport to the top is provided or permitted.
19.30 Evening video.
Sunday
08:00 Uplift opens.
08:30 Open Practice for all.
10:10 Last Uplift Leaves.
10:15 First Uplift for racing.
10:45 Course Closed.
11:00 Timed Seeding Run followed by one timed race run.
17:30 Podium for top five in each category.
Entry procedure, distribution of identification numbers: EVENT FULL
Racer numbers will be available at the race office where all riders must sign on and present their valid racing licence. Failure to produce a valid racing licence will mean an instant £10.00 cash administration charge that will go straight to British Cycling. Once paid the rider can then complete registration and compete in the event.
Riders will be given one number board for the series. It is their responsibility to look after it. A lost number board will mean a £5.00 charge for a replacement as will a number board that has a modified shape and sponsors’ logos removed.
No defacing of number boards. The number boards remain the property of BDS Events until the end of your race season at the BDS (£5.00 to replace your number board).
Rider Registration is open:
Friday from 18:00 to 20:00
Saturday 08:00 to 11:00
Note:
For series overall positions, four out of five rounds count, including seeding points.
Race Categories and running order for both seeding and race run:
Juvenile Pro-Tec 13-14 years of age.
Youth – SixSixOne – 15-16 years of age.
Veteran – Madison Clothing – 40-49 years of age.
Master – Madison Clothing – 30-39 years of age.
Women – Shimano -13 and over.
Elite Women -Schwalbe – 19 years and over.
Junior – Fox 17-18 years of age.
Senior – Kore – 19-29 years of age.
Expert – Shimano -19 and over.
Elite – Schwalbe – 19 and over.
Prize Money:
The fastest three Elite Male and three Elite Female. There is no series overall prize money for Elite male or Elite female.
All prize money will be paid directly by British Cycling to the riders.
Elite Men
1st £300
2nd £200
3rd £100
Elite Women
1st £200
2nd £125
3rd £75
Race Regulations:
The event will run under BC Regulations and Penalties. Please make sure you aware of the rules.
The BDS has the best safety record in the history of mountain bike racing in the U.K.
Friday 15:00 we will hold a course inspection with the Chief BC Commissaire, Head Marshal, Head of Course Maintenance and myself. Any recommendations will be implemented immediately.
BDS rules incorporate those laid out in the current BC handbook of 2013.
Under suspicion of theft, the police will be called and you will be detained until their arrival.
Anti-social behaviour, vandalism, riding mini-bikes, motorbikes, driving recklessly at the event (Disqualified).
Acts of violence, intimidation or vandalism will receive a lifetime ban.
Juvenile and Youth you must wear the following body armour:
Full Spine
Elbow pads
Knee pads
For riders that do not wear them (Disqualified)
Uplift Procedure: 10x Landrovers and Trailers will be used to transport riders and bikes up the hill. Riders will be separated from their bikes and will be required to wear their helmet on their head at all times. We will provide an uplift marshal at the pick up point. We aim to lift at least 200 riders per hour.
Race Timing: www.sportstimingsystems.co.uk the UK distributor for Tag Heuer.
Results will be posted in the main arena on completion of each event and online by Monday 12:00 after the event.
Wireless communications will be used. The riders will start from a covered area with hand rail and will cross a laser beam to start the timing. The finish line will use laser beams again to capture the rider crossing the line. A large T.V screen will show the results live at the finish line.
Live split timing will be provided at the step down section into the open field. Provisional results from each category will be printed and displayed within five minutes of the category finishing.
Medical: www.remotemedicalservices.co.uk will provide full medical cover both on course (In a 4×4 vehicle) and from an identifiable Base Station in the event arena. Five medical personnel ranging from a doctor to paramedics.
Camping: Camping will be available onsite. Please note no fires.
PA System: A full Public Announcement Facility will be on site with announcements throughout the day. Toby Parodi the voice of the BDS will be on hand all weekend. A Notice Board will also be on display in the Race Office/Rider Registration area for displaying information regarding the event.
Catering: Will be onsite Catering providing fresh hot and cold food and refreshments from 18:00 on Friday to close of play on Sunday.
Toilets: 10x Toilets will be provided, including disabled, urinal and women-only facilities. All will be serviced on Saturday evening and re-stocked throughout the weekend.
Please follow the British Downhill Series on Facebook to ensure you are kept up to date.
The award ceremony will take place ten minutes after the last rider has completed their race run and will be located in the finish arena area.
Race office, press conference and race meetings will be located in the large marquee.
British Cycling Commissaires:
Adrian Walls
Alex Thompson
Richard Robertshaw
Course Marshals: 17 x marshals will be in place on course both Saturday and Sunday throughout training. Each marshal will be easily identifiable by wearing a high visibility vest and will be supplied with a working two way radio, a whistle, red and yellow flag and a supply of refreshments. We aim to ensure all our marshals are aged 21 or over and fit and able.
The marshal briefing will be carried out by myself at 08:00 on the Saturday morning at the registration tent.
Check back on Ride.io soon for full results, race report and video.
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