26TH JUNE & 24TH JULY 2011
Orwell Wheelers CC in conjunction with the Women’s Commission and Sundrive Track Club
is delighted to announce two Ladies Track Training Days on Sundays 26th June and 24th July
2011 at Sundrive Road Track, Eamon Ceannt Park, Dublin 12. The Training Days are open to
female riders of all ages and fitness levels. Sunday 26th June will be devoted to accreditation
and introducing riders to the new and exciting Olympic Omnium event, Team Pursuit & Team
Sprint. Sunday 24th July 2011 will comprise of a mock racing day including all six Omnium
events (flying lap, 500m TT, Pursuit, Scratch, Elimination and Points Races) and depending
on numbers, this may be divided into ability groups. This will be run in the format of a national
racing event without the pressure of competition. In order to obtain the maximum benefit, it
is recommended to attend both days. Those are already accredited but have not ridden on
the Track for some time are also advised to go through accreditation again. Accreditation
comprises of learning Track etiquette and how to ride on the track safely. These training days
are aimed at preparing riders for the forthcoming International Track Grand Prix on Saturday
2nd July, Women’s Two Day Omnium & demo Team Pursuit & Team Sprint on 30th-31st July
and National Track Championships on 2nd-4th September 2011. Riders who are serious about
track racing are also encouraged to compete in the Wednesday evening Track League and
partake in some of the Saturday morning & Monday evening training sessions. For further
information on track racing and training events in Ireland, please see www.trackcycling.ie.
The Programme for Sunday 26th June is as follows:
11.30am
Sign-on for those requiring accreditation & collect/set-up rental bikes
Accreditation
Sign-on for those not requiring accreditation & collect/set-up rental bikes
Break for riders who obtained accreditation
Warm-up
2.30pm-4pm Introduction & run through of the six Omnium events, Team Pursuit & Team
Sprint using start gate. Note: New riders will be confined to the time trial events
and experienced riders with a Club/full racing licence may partake in all events.
The Programme for Sunday 24th July 2011 will be finalised nearer the time.
Entry is €5 to include coaching & bike hire (which is subsidised by the Orwell Wheelers & the
Women’s Commission), an ordinary Cycling Ireland Membership Licence will suffice for 26th
June but a racing or one-day licence will be required for 24th July. Bikes are equipped with
either Look Delta pedals or have toe-straps for runners. Pedals may not be changed over.
Properly fitting helmets are compulsory. Bikes are available in most sizes and saddles may be
adjusted to suit the riders. There are new shower facilities available. Please bring a snack,
drink and a warm jacket with you. To confirm your place and for further information, please
contact Aideen Collard, E-mail: aideen.collard@gmail.com, Tel: 087 4179967.
Aideen Collard, Orwell Wheelers Cycling Club
