Race Manual 2016April 30th, May 1tst & 2ndth 2016

Ballinrobe, Co. Mayowww.westernlakescc.com

BALLINROBE 3-DAY 2016

Western Lakes Cycling Club would like to welcome you to the 2016 edition of the Ballinrobe 3 Day. This is our 12th year running the event and here’s hoping it will be a good one.This year has seen the return of some old route favourites. Stage 1 (2pm) is more or less a flat stage with two short climbs sprints to kick start the KOH jersey competition, no one will win the race on this stage but many could lose it. Stage 2 (12pm) is where the roads start to rise. This 120k route will take in the scenic views of Lough Mask on this out and back format.Stage 3 (10am). The hardest stage of the weekend will see the rider tackle hard roads of Galway and Mayo where the race is bound to be decided.The A2 and A3 Leaders Jersey will be on show again this year along with the addition of Veterans prizes.The race has seen entries of teams and individuals trickle in over the last few weeks. It will be good to see some new faces in the bunch this year along with some familiar ones back to defend previous records and titles. Thank you to all the riders for entering the Ballinrobe 3 Day. The club wishes each and every one of you every success for the event and we hope to see you return in 2017.

OUR APPRECIATIONSo many volunteers both from within and outside the club join us each year and help make the race what it is. Without the help, support and enthusiasm of such individuals the event would not

be such a success. A big thank you to all involved on behalf of the organising committee.Without our loyal sponsors, partners, businesses, suppliers we would not be able to put on such a show. Thank you to all of them for their support this year.Western Lakes C.C. hopes you all have a safe, successful and enjoyable weekend.

PRE RACE INFORMATIONAll meetings will take place at the Race Headquarters

Western Lakes C.C. Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd., Ballinrobe.

Meetings Timetable

Saturday 30 th April

Routing: 12:45: To attend: Race Director, All Drivers, Race Officials, Marshalls, Timekeepers, Neutral Service, Order of Malta, Black Board, Motorcycle Pilots

Team Managers: 13:15

Sunday 1 st May

Routing: 10:45 To attend: Race Director, All Drivers, Race Officials, Marshalls, Timekeepers, Neutral Service, Order of Malta, Black Board, Motorcycle Pilots

Team Managers: 11:15

Jersey Presentation: 11:45 Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd.

Team ManagersTeam managers must register and Sign-On in Race HQ before each stage. Managers must provide team vehicle registration numbers and a list of team accommodation and contact details.

The draw for team car position in the cavalcade will take place at the managers meeting prior to each stage.

Race radios for team cars may be available at Sign-On.

POST RACE INFORMATIONALL EQUIPMENT SUCH AS RACE RADIOS AND TAGS TO BE

RETURNED TO THE CYCLING CENTRE, KILMAINE RD., BALLINROBE DIRECTLY AFTER STAGE 3

You are all invited to the presentation of jerseys and refreshments before you head for

home.

This will take place in Inch’s Bar (“Fitzpatrick’s” over the door!) Main Street

Ballinrobe roughly 90 minutes after the finish of the final stage

RACE PERSONNELRace Director: David Mac Dermott

Commissaire 1: Mick Twomey

Commissaire 2: Brian O’Loughlin

Commissaire 3: Ray Staunton

Chief Judge: Mick Twomey

Results & Photo Finish: Micheal ConcannonResult Co-Ordination: David Mac Dermott

Route Marker: Padraic Marrey

Ambulance Service: Westport Order of Malta

Broom Wagon/derouting: Micheal Walsh

Race Entries: David Mac Dermott

Race Photography: Jimmy McElroy

Saturday 30th April 2016 @ 2pm

Stage 1 Details: 116KM: Ballinrobe, Ballyglass, Belcara, Castlebar, Ballintubber, Partry, Ballinrobe 2laps

Riders Sign-On in Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe 12:00 - 13.15Riders Assemble at Cycling Centre 13:45Ceremonial/Neutral Start from Cycling Centre (Approx. 3km) 14:00

#RIDERS BE WARNED, ROAD NARROWS CONSIDERABLE FOR A SHORT PERIOD AT 37KM#

Stage 1 Overview

Sunday 1st of May 2016 @ 12pmStage 3 Details: 117KM: Ballinrobe, Partry, Srah, Tourmackeady, Clonbur, Kilimor, the Neale, Ballinrobe, Clonbur, Tourmackeady, Partry, BallinrobeRiders Sign-On at the Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd. 10.30am – 11.30

Stage 2 Overview

Monday 2nd of May 2016 @ 10amStage 3 Details: 120km: Ballinrobe, Partry, Wesport, Leenane, Kilmilken, Finney, Clough brac, Cornamona, Cong, Ballykine, Ballinrobe Riders Sign-On in Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Road, Ballinrobe 9.00 -9.30Rider Assembly and Jersey Presentation Cycling Centre, Kilmaine Rd, Ballinrobe @ 09:45.

Stage 3 Overview

Race Rules and Regulations1. The event is promoted by Western Lakes under the rules and

regulations of the UCI, the Cycling Ireland Federation and those additional rules as decided by the race organisation. The organisers

will under no circumstances hold themselves responsible in any way for cycling, motorcycling, motoring or other civil offences. Competitors, race officials and all team officials are obliged to observe the Rules of the Road Traffic Act. All competitors are advised that the roads used by the Ballinrobe 3 Day are NOT CLOSED to other traffic. Riders are responsible for their own safety at all times.

2. The Western Lakes Cycling Centre will be the race HQ. Sign-on for all stages except, Results sheets will be available from Cycling Centre HQ, Western Lakes C.C. website and Facebook Page and Ballinrobe 3 day Facebook Page.

3. Appeal will be decided by the race appeals committee comprised of the race commissaries, the race organiser and the chief judge.

4. All stage winners must make themselves available for presentation at the end of the stage as decided by the race organiser.

5 Accommodation will be the responsibility of the individual team’s officials and riders.

6. Race numbers and tags will be provided for all riders who must wear these as advised at the managers meeting.

7. All riders who win a jersey must attend presentation.

Race ClassificationTeam Classification1. Teams shall be comprised of 5 riders with the 3 best place riders to

count in each stage for the team classification.

Intermediate Sprint Classification1. The Green Jersey (Kieran Mac Mahon Sprints Jersey) will be awarded to

the rider who scores the most sprint points on the outlined sprints. Stages 1 = 1 Intermediate Sprints & Finish line

Ballinrobe – 56.7km Stage 2 = 2 Intermediate Sprints & Finish line

Tourmackeady – 19.1Km Ballinrobe– 60.8km

Stage 3 = 2 Intermediate Sprints & Finish line Knockrooskey School -24.4km Leenane- 61km

2. Points will be awarded as follows 1st = 5 points 2nd = 3 points 3rd = 1 point Double points for the final sprint on each stage.

3. The approach to an Intermediate Sprint prime is indicate by SPRINT 1KM sign and the Sprint line will be indicated by a SPRINT sign.

King of the Mountains Classification

1. The Polkadot Mountains Jersey will be awarded to the rider who accumulates the most points on the following hill sprints.

2. KOM Points will be awarded for mountain primes on the following scale: CAT 1 Climb - 7,6,5,4,3,2,1. CAT 2 Climb - 5,4,3,2,1. CAT 3 Climb - 3,2,1.

3. Stage 1 has 2 categorised climb. Ballintubber: Cat 3. 40.6km Ballintubber: Cat 3. 97.7km

Stage 2 has 2 categorised climbs. Maamtrasna: Cat 1. 33.2km Maamtrasna: Cat 1. 85.6km

Stage 3 has 4 categorised Climbs Sandy Hill: Cat 3. 30.5km Leenane. Cat 2. 63.2km Ail Dubh: Cat 1. 72.2km CDS Sawmill: Cat 3. 95.2km

4. The approach to KOH prime is indicate by KOH START sign on the left hand side of the road and the prime line will be indicated by a KOH sign on the right hand side of the road.

Race Service1. Neutral service will be provided by the Race Organiser. All equipment

provided to neutral service should be in good serviceable condition and marked. Please remember that it could be your own rider that gets service from neutral service, so good equipment only please.

2. All team cars are to provide service to members of other teams where the situation demands, in a fair and sporting manner or where instructed by the Race Commissaries.

BALLINROBE 3 DAY PRIZE FUND 2016

GENERAL CLASSIFICATION1. €130

The Eileen Marrey Memorial TrophyA2 CLASSIFICATION

2. €100 1. €503. €90 2. €304. €80 3. €205. €70 A3 CLASSIFICATION6. €60 1. €507. €50 2. €308. €40 3. €209. €3010. €20 VETERANS

CLASSIFICATION1. €50

WOMEN’S GENERAL CLASSIFICATION

2. €30

1. €50 3. €202. €303. €20 SPRINTS

1. €50Kieran Mc Mahon Cup

MEN’S STAGES 1,2 & 31. €60

Martin Munroe Memorial Trophy - 1Garhill Cup – 2

KOM CLASSIFICATION

2. €50 1. €503. €404. €30 MOST AGGRESSIVE RIDER

Decided by Race CommissairesSTAGE 1,2 & 3

5. €20 €506. €10

1st UNPLACED A2 1ST TEAM (BEST 3) - €120 €30

1st UNPLACED A3€30

WOMEN’S STAGES 1 2 & 31. €30

PRIZES ARE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ORGANISER. A CATEGORYS MUST CONTAIN A MINIMUM OF 6 RIDERS FOR PRIZE PURPOSES.

2014 Winners