Dromara Cyclo Cross This Sunday at Lisburn
November 2nd, 2006 by Ricky BlayneyThe third cyclo cross event of the season takes place this Sunday, 5th November, at Island Centre in Lisburn County Antrim, promoted by Dromara Cycling Club. This will be the 2nd year the race will be held on this highly acclaimed course. Dromara would like to thank Lisburn City Council for their support and The Department of Culture, Arts & Leisure for granting us permission to us the Lagan Towpath.
The cyclo cross season got off to a great start with excellent support both at Lurgan Park and at Larne.. Hopefully Sundays race will bring another good entry, especially as the race will take place on this excellent course which has everything from long, fast straights,steps, a section through woodland and a wide grass section. The weather promises to be cool by fair, so come along and enjoy the craic.
Sign on will be from 10.00 am at Lisburn Island Centre, with racing starting as usual at 12 Noon, with the Youth events, U-10, U-12, U-14 and U-16. Senior racing starts at 1pm with all classes including Mountain Bikes catered for.
Directions to the course are as follows. Coming from the A1 (south) take the M1 towards Belfast . Exit at the next junction(6) Take the road to lisburn, turn right at the first set of lights beside the Texaco and then first left. Follow road to right. The Island Centre and River Lagan are in front of you, with ample car parking for all. The Venue will be signposted from the Saintfield Road Roundabout, [Junction 6 of the M1].
Further details can be obtained by contacting race organiser, Trevor Annett on 07714 382158, email dromaracc@audanet.com or for map etc, look on the dromara website www.dromaracc.co.uk
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