Preview: Round 6 – Geoff Bewley Memorial Cross 2nd November at Stadt Moers

October 28, 2024 0 comments misc

Liverpool Century Road Club welcome you to round 6 of the NWCCA 24/25 season.

We a running a more compact course this year to limit extended lap times of years gone by, good news is you can have some more fun in the woods as riders will be challenged with a couple of new features to freshen the course up. A new short climb in that may or may not be rideable depending on mother nature and an off camber wooded section that is sure to test the riders bike handling.

COURSE DETAILS

The race takes place in a public park so please be courteous at all times, we have always had great feedback from the locals over the years so it would be good to keep this up.

U12/10 course

This is only an indication of the course location. The start will be just before the judging area.

U8 Course

Race Times are as per the NWCCA standard race times (here).

DO NOT tail the last riders on the course, give them SPACE to finish their event, it can be off-putting and intimidating.

The U12/10/8 courses will be an extension of the finish line area with lots of turns to make it challenging and fun. Parents will be able to view the course and we will make sure you can get all the way around. Can parents please only enter the course when required to give a little push or encouragement, if you stay on the course you will interfere with our riders, please be mindful of this.

Pits

The pits will be in the centre of the main field just off the main path. It is quite a trek from the town hall to the pits, so please take that into account; there is a tarmac path all the way to the pits. Jet wash area is at the far end of the pits. Please don’t bring dogs into the pit area, it is a busy environment. Please consider other pit crews & equipment when you are in there, so remember to stand with your bikes perpendicular to the line until your rider is near, this frees up more space for others to get access. Riders without helpers will have an area for their bikes, please avoid leaving them in the middle of the pit area as helpers have to cross this to clean bikes and change pit lanes.

Directions to Sign on

Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Rd, Whiston, Prescot L35 3QX is where you’ll need to sign on for the event. It’s at the top end of the park with access to the course along the footpath. You can arrive at the HQ from the M62 Junction 6, taking Windy Arbor Road then onto Dragon Lane/Cross Lane/Old Colliery Road.

Parking

Please be considerate when you park as it may affect the events future. If you can ride to the event or car share, please do so.

Whiston town hall, parking space around the town hall and Boots. This will fill up quickly so be prepared to find an alternative from the list below. Once the officials have parked this car park can also be used.
Rangers office, Whiston, Prescot L35 3TJ there are spaces here, use this car park if you are in a race after 10:30 as it will be full with Park run competitors cars until then. M62 Junction 6, taking Windy Arbor Road then Greenes Road/Pottery Lane.
Pottery Lane has several spaces, do not park over private drives.
Paradise Lane Car Park, Whiston, Prescot L35 3RZ. Space for around 15 cars here. M62 Junction 6, taking Windy Arbor Road then Greenes Road/Paradise Lane.
Fallows Way, Whiston, Prescot L35 1RZ is an industrial road at the far end of Stadt Moers Park but is a 5 min ride to the sign on. Directions are M62 Junction 6 onto Windy Arbor Lane then onto Fallows Way.

Start area

The start area (Union Jack flag) will be near the judging area. Any clothing left on the ground will be taken to sign on. Please get to the start line in good time. The start will have a call up area and will be gridded as previous league events. Please listen for the whistle and a call out on the PA.

The start will join the course before the judging area.

Prizes

We will do our best to have a podium after every race. There will be a winners top for the overall 1^st place in Open & Women race.

Sign on & toilets

Whiston Town Hall is where sign on is situated, please follow any requests to remove muddy footwear.

Refreshments

The Pink Tipple will be providing hot drinks and food throughout the day. Please spend some money with them. They will be located next to the town hall.