The course length and race format will be same 11.2k as 2011. But under the Croke Park agreement we have negotiated 100% more flow. In a special sitting the capital budget was extended to alow us to bring in the diggers and stone. ohh the flowwww!!!!
The date of 4th of August was chosen as those effers at the IOC went and organised their Olympics on our date. This allows those of you that have the energy to compete in both.
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Hi all. We rode the full course yesterday and it measured around 11.2k. Laps times should be similar to last year, the course is longer but faster. The trail is very dry.
There will be a cooking tent with gas hob, microwave and cold non potable running water.
See ‘On the day’ page for more info.
The ‘Revolutionairies’ Ray ’Guevara’ O’Shaughnessy and Aidan ’Marx’ McDonald have nailed their colours to the mast are going to defend their title.
Ray is in fine form with his second in Ulster Series recently and Aidan flying too with his second in NPS 7 Slade.
This is gonna be a propper race.
Andras Gercsenyi and Richie felle aka ‘Team ThinkBike’ just signed up. They’ll be hard to beat
Registration for 2011 will open on 1st Jan 2011.
Race day:- Saturday the 6th August
All new for 2011 ‘The Half Bull 6hr’
The original ‘Full Bull 12hr’ retains it’s winning format for 2011.
The Half Bull will be on the same course as the 12hr with the same format except for a 1.30pm start. Finish time is 7.30pm same as the main race.
The start time has been bought forward by 30mins from 2010 to 7.30am. It was getting a bit spooky in the woods last year for the last lap.
‘The Bull Raid 2010’
Race Video by Danny Gibson of Chipit video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfUhei5dEZY
Set in the grounds of Bellurgan Park Estate in County Louth, the north-east’s first 12 hour Mountain Bike Race took place last Saturday, 7th August.
The course was an extension of the recent Leinster XC Championship round. This inaugural XC event, powered by the members of Cuchulainn CC, consisted of a solo category and teams of two and four riders.
The event was a chipped event from Chip-It, riders swapping their chip in the pits. Overnight camping was available, together with safe parking and shower facilities on site. Race Director Tony Kelly saw the potential for such an extreme event on the newly built mountain biking course in Bellurgan.
How many laps of the park could an individual or team of riders complete in 12 hours? There was 3 separate categories, individuals, along with 2 or 4 person teams. With the teams, as one person completed the course the other would rest up waiting to go again. The pits were a hive of activity and hibernation with the down rider taking a well earned rest, in the tented village, before it was his or her turn to ride again. The answer was 17, completed by the two man team of Carlingford Lough locals Aidan McDonald and Raymond O`Shaughnessy. Aidan was the only person to go under the 40 min barrier, posting 4 laps of his 8 in under 40. With his final lap of 37:30 being the fastest lap of the day. Just behind them was the first 4 man team of Alan Bingham, Myles McCorry, Glynn O’Brien and Connor Campbell. The winning ladies team was comprised of Belfast duo Julie McCorry and Andrea Harrower, whom completed 12 laps.
The outright solo winner on the day was Dublin’s Richie Close. Riding non-stop over the off-road terrain for 12 hours he completed 13 laps of the course. All in all the event was a huge success with Tracy Sayers and her colleague on hand to massage those weary legs for the afternoon session. Throughout the day, riders and supporters were treated to pasta meals, music and a post race bar-b-q and evening bon-fire, with many commenting that it was more like a festival than a race! As well as hosting an excellent event Tony Kelly along with Niall Clarke, also managed to finish second overall in the 2 person team event, completing 16 laps of the course.
Big thanks to the sponsors Niall Clarke Oils, Revolution Cycles, Newry provided cycling jerseys for category winners. To the Order of Malta for providing cover for 12 hours and to all the marshals on course all day.
Set in the grounds of Bellurgan Park Estate in County Louth, the northeasts first 12 hour Mountain Bike Race will take place later this year on Saturday 7th August.
The course will be an extension of the recent Leinster XC Championship round. This inaugural XC event, powered by the members of Cuchulainn CC, will consist of a solo category and teams of two and four riders.
The event will be chipped, riders will swap their chip in the pits. Overnight camping will be available, together with safe parking and facilities on site.
More details to follow in the coming weeks
PLEASE NOTE: Belurgan Park is a private residence and is closed except on race days. So please do not simply call up expecting to go for a spin. Even though the new legislation is not in place yet you will be shot for tresspass. Because we don’t want you all getting shot we will endeavour to have an open practice day on Sunday 1st of August. Please send and email to tonyk@jadeindustrial.ie if you are interested.
Categories
• Mix it with Irelands top riders
• Solo, 2 or 4 person teams
• Categories: Male, Female or Mixed
Format
•12 hrs non stop
• 8.00am to 8.00pm
• Most laps wins
• Team Event – Each raider must complete 2 laps
• 10k loop
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THE BULLS 2010,
Thats young bull on the left, old bull on the right, Ray O’Shaunessy and Aidan McDonald, winners overall with 17 laps.
Aidan was the only person to go under the 40 min barrier, posting 4 laps of his 8 in under 40. With his final lap of 37.30 being the fastest lap of the day.
Update 8/8
In all the excitement yesterday we forgot to hand out the finishers medals. For those living locally they will be left in Felda Gym from Wendesday. Further afield please contact me.
Update 4/8
Tracy Sayers has confirmed that her and a colleague will be there to massage tose weary legs for the afternoon session. reikiwithtracy@yahoo.ie
Update 4/8
Well all, I did a lap last night of the full course in 48mins, you can look up results for the nationals and NPS and compare my lap time to judge your own. I normally come mid field in the masters. I was using Maxxis Larsen 2.0 tyres with around 32 psi. Tony Kelly
Update 29/7
Revolution Cycles Newry are supporting us by providing
cycling jerseys for category winners.
http://www.revolutionbikestore.com/wp/
Update 29/7
Please note the start time has been bought forward 30 mins to 8am.
Update 27/7 Open Practice day
The course will be open from 10am till 3pm Sunday the 1st August. Take the Carlingford exit off the M1. Head for Carlingford. Over the Flurry River (brown sign) past the 80k speed sign. The road narrows and there are trees on your left. There will be a MTB XC sign at white gates. Turn in there.
Update: 12/7 Team Finder
If you are having difficulties finding a team or have had somene let you down, please let us know. We will mix and match on friday night, let us know in advance if there is a possibility.
We have had people contact us looking for a team. tonyk@jadeindustrial.ie
Update: 26/7
Bike Pures – Team Starwars AKA Aidan McDonald and Ray O’Shock have entered. Are they the team to beat????
In the mixed category Newry husband and wife team Eamon and Anne McConvey look good for a podium…….
