Schwalbe British 4X Series Falmouth Preview
It’s the finale of the British 4X Series this weekend at the enormous Falmouth track. This place is a real test for even the very best 4Xer’s.
The track in Falmouth is huge. With 11 corners and 4 of them being flat or off camber, this will be a true test for the riders this weekend and a fitting finale to the 2015 series. A long start straight, pro line doubles, rocks, logs, off cambers and huge berms are all in this vision of a perfect 4X track. Without a doubt it will provide some amazing racing. Fun for all and a challenge for the fastest riders – that’s Falmouth! As if all that was not enough, the beach is just a 10 minute walk away!
In the women’s, numbers continue to grow and interest for women’s 4X racing is at an all time high. Natasha Bradley will be the favorite after, what has been a breakthrough year. The new National Champion will be looking to add another win to her great year so far. Liz Fowler is back racing and will be looking for a good result ahead of the 4X World Championships in a couple of weeks. Tyde D’Souza is the local rider and will be looking to transfer those hours of practice into a win on her home track. Megan Wherry, Heather Kay, Claire Curtis and all the other women will be fighting to make the final and get their hands on valuable series points.
REGISTRATION:
Pre Registration is open now for both days: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk
On the day registration is available. Race Entry is £30 if you pre enter online, there is a late payment of an extra £5 for on the day entries.
At registration, Please remember to bring your 2015 race number board with you; if this is your first race you will be given your race number, ties and any final instructions necessary.
WEEKEND TIMETABLE:
Saturday 8th August:
Practice:
13.30 – Open Practice
14.30 – Gate Practice – Fun, Big Fun, Juvenile, Youth, Master, Veteran, Girls
15.00 – Gate Practice – Junior, Senior & Pro Elite
15.30 – Racing starts
• Moto 1,2,3
• Runs offs will be used after motos if required (due to 2 or more riders tying on points)
• 1/8 Finals (33 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
1/4 Finals (17 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
Semi Finals (9 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
Finals
Sunday 9th August:
Practice:
09.30 – Open Practice
10.30 – Gate Practice – Fun, Big Fun, Juvenile, Youth, Master, Veteran, Girls
11.00 – Gate Practice – Junior, Senior & Pro Elite
11.30 – Lunch Brake
Racing:
12.00 – Racing starts
• Moto 1,2,3
• Runs offs will be used after motos if required (due to 2 or more riders tying on points)
• 1/8 Finals (33 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
1/4 Finals (17 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
Semi Finals (9 Minimum number of riders required in a class)
Finals
16.30 – Presentations
DIRECTIONS:
Location
Pennance Mill Farm Chalet & Camping Park, Maenporth, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 5HJ
Telephone: 01326 317431
If you come by road (A39) from Truro to Falmouth, follow the brown international camping & caravan signs to the Hillhead roundabout, turn right, then straight across at the next mini roundabouts. Continue on for two miles to the Meanporth beach road down to the bottom of the hill, Pennance Mill Farm is immediately on your left. Watch out for the International Camping signs along the route.
If you travel by train to Falmouth Station and its easy to book a taxi to the farm.
Camping:
Our level sheltered Touring Site is situated in three meadows, all south facing, with unspoilt countryside views.
Full information about camping is on our website http://www.pennancemill.co.uk/
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