NWCX League 22-23 Round 6: Alyn Waters Country Park Wrexham 29 Jan 2023 LL11 4NG

NWCX League Round 6 Alyn Waters Country Park Wrexham  LL11 4NG

Sunday 29th January 2023

Fibrax Wrexham Roads Club welcomes the League to Alyn Waters Country Park for Round 5 .  Alyn Waters is a 400 acre country park in the County Borough of Wrexham. It is located between the villages of Gwersyllt and Llay and takes its name from the Afon Alyn flowing through. This is the oldest surviving fixture in the calendar. There’s plenty to challenge competitors. If dry, Alyn Waters will be  fast and free flowing. If wet,  this race has long slippery stretches of woodland track and field sections that were once the muddiest in the calendar.   In recent years organisers have opted for the firmer Ysgol Bro Alun  playing field.  Expect some  grassy descents and a tale of two halves: a Country Park section of woodland and school playing fields section that forms a  natural amphitheatre.  Alyn Waters is unique in that spectators can view nearly 50% of each lap. No other venue offers such a panoramic view of the action.

Sign-on will take place on the school playing field.

Competitors and families please leave your dogs at home if possible.

Parking. There is ample parking in the School Car Park.  For competitors parking at the roadside: please ensure child safety at all times. Parents are to avoid their children riding until within the safety perimeter of the compound.

As in previous years  Fibrax Wrexham RC has arranged WC access for the duration of the event at Gwersyllt Cricket Club adjacent to Ysgol Bro Alun car park.  Please treat all facilities with respect.

We are grateful to the Wardens of Alyn Waters Country Park and the Head Teacher  & Governors of Ysgol Bro Alun

Timings:

Children & Seniors – must enter on Nifty Online -see NWCX Riders and Supporters Facebook page   for closing dates.

Children & Seniors Novice (beginners) race – may enter on the day

Timings

Timings

09:00 -11:30 Registration. There will be no registration after 1130.

11:00 Novice Children -( 10mins ) £2 (entry on the day)

11.20 Race#1:U8s, U10s, U12s   ( 20mins ) £4(£3+£1 admin fee) Nifty Online Only

12:00  Race#2:  U14s, U16s,  ( 30mins )  £7 (£6+£1 admin fee)  Nifty Online Only         + Adult Novice ( beginners) £8 cash (enter on the day)

12:45 Senior & Junior practice & warm-up  (25min)

13.15 Race #3: Senior race (M/F, Vets, U18s)   60mins   U18 £7 (£6+£1 admin fee)  Nifty Online Only,   All Seniors  £13(£12 + £1 admin fee) Nifty Online Only

(Vets will be classified V40, V50,  V60+ subject to participant numbers )

Wrexham RC welcomes ALL riders regardless of age, gender or ability.  We expect respect and good manners.

Parents:  children enjoy cyclocross. If unsure don’t be afraid to ask at HQ and one of our officials or regulars will assist. Children and newcomers are our priority and most make swift progress.

Single frameset rule: NWCX operates a single frameset rule. You must use the bike you start with. No spare bikes permitted once race underway.

Competitors retain numbers. This stays with you for all season so keep it   safe between races. Replacement numbers will be charged at £3 per set.

Competitors are to hand back their race chips at the finish. Each chip cost £30+vat.  You will be billed if you fail to hand back your chip

Fibrax Wrexham RC welcomes newcomers.

BIKES:  You can race on cyclo-X, MTB , gravel or hybrid bike.

TYRES: Please ensure bikes are fitted with knobbly tyres for traction & safety. Smooth tyres are unsafe for off-road cycling. The organisers reserve the right to suspend from competition any competitor with unsuitable tyres.

Venue address: Ysgol Bro Alun

Delamere Avenue, Gwersyllt, LL11 4NG Wrexham