Caersws still remains as one of the best downhill venues in the country and now with all the trees cut down its even better place to ride with the 5 new courses including a new National downhill course there is an amazing choice of tracks to ride.
Race organiser Chris Roberts said, "Caersws is the perfect for place for the series, the best uplift in the country equals more time blasting down the five exciting courses".
The entry fee has been frozen at the 2009 price of £55 and includes free camping and Team Pits next to the finish line.
There will be trade stands, live commentary & great food for everyone to enjoy.
Video
Following each race there will be Video highlights film produced for the web & there will be a DVD made for the end of series.
Helmet Cam - New track built by Matt Simmons
http://video.mpora.com/watch/icyimBGRf
Prizes
Great prizes again this year Astrix Havoc DH Frame, Fox 40's, E13 Chain device & Spank goodies.
Dates:
March 7/8th
May 22/23rd
July 3/4th
August 21/22nd
October 16/17th
Location:
Situated in the heart of beautiful Mid-Wales between Newtown and Machynlleth
Background:
Caersws is a private forest used for regional and national races over the past 5 years, we ran the first race at Caersws in 2003 which was won by Marc Beaumont.
Since then four courses have build by the local riders to make this an ideal place to run the series.
The National series returns to Caersws in September 10 so good chance to get some extra practice in before the National Circus arrives.
Rider;s categories
Age range from just 12 years old up to over 40+
Juvenile 12-14, Youth 15-16, Junior 17-18, Senior 19-29, Master 30-39, Veteran40+,
Expert & Pro Elite Categories
British Cycling Ranking Points
For riders wanting to build up to the national series all rounds will have British Cycling ranking points awarded
Live Timing
The very latest Tag Heuer timing system is now going to be timing you down the 1/10,000th of second.
Camping
Free Camping all weekend & Free Team pits areas next to finish line
Parking
New parking and camping areas have been made to make it as short easy walk to get the uplift pick up point.
There is a field for tents, caravans & motor homes right next to the finish arena. Hot & Cold food and toilets on site which makes an ideal place to chill out between runs and watch the racing action.
Websites
www.nakedracing.com
Online entry at
www.caerswscup.co.uk
New secure online entry system makes it quick and easy to enter and you can up date your details and entry.
