The Irish cyclocross scene has been one of the big losers of the second Covid-19 lock-down as races were cancelled just as the season was getting underway, but it now seems there is light at the end of the tunnel.
With the Republic due to emerge next week from the current six-week period of Level 5 lock-down under ‘Living with Covid-19’, plans are being made to get the cyclocross scene up and running again.
The Leinster Cyclocross Championships have now been set for January 3rd - Covid-19 restrictions allowing - and it is hoped other races may take place before then, though confirmation of that is awaited.
The Irish Government is due to set out its plans for emerging from Level 5 in the next few days and sport, including cycling, will be part of those plans.
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However, Biking.ie is organising the Leinster Championships and it plans for the title races to take place on January 3rd on the former Djouce Golf Club, Roundwood, Co Wicklow.
Championship racing is planned for a large number of categories, from U14 and U16 riders through to juniors, elites and Masters.
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A full schedule for the racing and other plans for the day can be found by following this link, with the first racing earmarked to get underway before 9am on what will be a very busy day’s racing.
And with the Irish cycling scene having been denied the
cyclocross season so far this winter, there is expected to be intense interest
from riders when entry opens on December 1st.
Numbers for each race will be limited and Covid-19 protocols will be in place on the day, details of which can be found at the championship site.
Biking.ie has promised “a thriller of mud, sweat and gears”
on Djouce Mountain on the day.
“This year the Leinster Championships will take place at
the site of the former Djouce Golf Club, on a full UCI standard course,” it
said.
“The spacious venue has it all; easy access, ample
parking, team and expo area, double pits, steps, boards, sand pits, run ups.
“Our aim is to deliver a premium level event for our
competitors and to inspire our spectators, when the time is right post Covid-19”.
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