GAELFORCE NORTH 27/06/2015
Congratulations you have entered an
adventure race! Now do you want to know
what exactly it is you have signed up for?
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Here is what makes an adventure race
unique:
It is unsupported, which means you must
bring with you from the start everything
you are going to need along the way. This
includes food, gear, bicycle repair kit and
spare clothing.
Waterproof leggings
Course map
Energy food and drink. You need to
bring enough food for the whole day
as we will not be providing any food
along the route! Water is provided for
refilling vessels at transition points. We
do not give out water bottles along the
route.
TRAVEL AND DIRECTIONS
Click on the map here for locations of:
Water stations are provided but you
must bring your own container/bottle
to drink from. You can then fill it at the
water stations as you need to. This is part
of being self-supported in the race and
also an effort on our part to cut down on
plastic cups and bottles for the sake of the
environment.
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Registration at Glen Swilly GAA Club
Full course bike drop
Sprint course bike-drop
Race Day Bus Pick Up
Finish Line
Directions are also included on this map.
There are no distance markers along
the course. This is an adventure journey
crossing varying terrain and not an easily
marked or measured route. We find it is
better for your morale to count by stages
rather than distance, especially where that
might be 67km!
RACE NUMBERS
You need to carry a bike repair kit with
you and know how to use it. It is a shame
to have to pull out of the race just because
of a puncture or other minor incident that
could be fixed. There will be no one there
to help you on the course so it really is up
to you. All part of the adventure!
We hope to see you afterwards at the
prize-giving which will take place at
approximately 18:00 at Teach Hiudai Beag in
Bunbeg.
COMPETITOR ESSENTIAL INFO
If you are a prize winner, and can’t make it
to the prize giving, we ask that you arrange
for someone to pick your prize up for you.
MANDATORY KIT
Please note that carrying this mandatory kit
is for your own safety.
These will be available online from 6pm on
Thursday 25th June. Please know your race
number before coming to registration.
PRIZE GIVING
Remember, only those who are entered in
Wave 1 can win in any category.
VOLUNTEERS
As it is an adventure race there are parts of
the course that are off road so it may take a
while for medical aid to reach you.
The initial run is off road so you must bring
your mandatory kit from the start.
We are always looking for more volunteers
to help out at the event on June 27th so
if you know anyone who would like to be
part of the great atmosphere and see what
an adventure race is all about contact
us now on 095 42006 or email info@
gaelforceevents.com.
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REGISTRATION
Survival blanket and whistle
Cycle helmet
Windproof/waterproof top
26 June 2015
Although the following is not mandatory
kit, it is recommended to bring:
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You may choose to use suitable cycling
shoes and gloves
Sturdy walking/running shoes
You cannot do the race without registering.
Please note you must register before you go
to the bike drop.
The busiest times will be between 19:00 and
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22:00 so try to come earlier if you can.
RACE DAY 27 JUNE 2015
STEP 1. REGISTRATION
START LINE
Please note you must register before you
go to the bike drop.
Bus times
Registration takes place at the Glen Swilly
GAA club between 16:00 and 22:00.
At registration you will collect your
registration pack which includes the
following:
• Race number + safety pins
• Bike sticker
• Timing dibber
• Gaelforce North clothing
Your timing dibber will time you through
the race. Please take care of your dibber
and make sure you give it back to us at the
finish line. Lost dibbers will incur a cost of
€30 each.
STEP 2. BIKE DROP
There are two locations for dropping your
bike - one for the full course and one for the
sprint course.
FULL COURSE BIKE DROP
The full course bike drop is at Gartan Lake
beside the Glebe Gallery, follow the signs
from the GAA club (15 mins drive).
The wave time that you chose when you
entered online is the time your bus departs
from Bunbeg to bring you to the start line.
WAVE 1 - 07:00
WAVE 2 - 07:30
You will be starting the race 1.5hrs after that
time.
Please have your race number visible when
you are getting on the bus.
Getting to the start line
Bus pick-up is from the Seaview Hotel on
the main street in Bunbeg.
For those of you being dropped to the start
line please be aware that there will be no
opportunity to turn around on this road. A
one-way traffic system will be in place and
must be strictly followed. Please plan your
journey accordingly.
There is also no parking anywhere near the
start line, it is a drop-off point only.
Please see map on the last page.
THE EVENT
Map for directions
BIKE TRANSITIONS
There is EXTREMELY limited parking there
so you must have your bike completely
ready to go, with the number sticker
attached, before you get there.
On race day it is essential that you leave
nothing behind in the bike transition areas.
You cannot leave equipment at transition
areas, you must carry everything with you.
SPRINT COUIRSE BIKE DROP
ERRIGAL - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The sprint course bike drop is in the car park
of Glenveagh National Park, follow the signs
from the GAA club (25 mins drive).
Map for directions
A few things to remember:
Bikes are racked by race number.
• You can leave cycling gear, food and
drinks secured to your bike.
• The bike drop areas will have security
present overnight.
• You must take everything with you
when you leave the bike transition areas
on race day
Important rule for Errigal ascent/descent
We will have a route marked out for you for
the ascent and descent of Errigal mountain.
All competitors must stay within 10 metres
of this marked route. Anyone found to
be not following the set route will be
disqualified. This is for your own safety as
parts of the route are quite narrow.
Dibbing on Errigal
If you are taking part in the full course you
will dib twice on the mountain, once half
way up the hill and then at the summit. If
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you are taking part in the sprint course you
will just dib once at the half way point.
Wave 1.
RACE RULES
Cut-off time for Mount Errigal
Please note that the cut-off time for
reaching Mt.Errigal is now 13:30.
If you arrive at the base of the mountain
after this time you will not be allowed to
climb but will continue on instead to the
next stage of the cycle.
LITTER
We are very lucky to have access to this
stunning route. It is essential that no littering
happens anywhere on the course including
at transition areas. Anyone seen to be
littering will be disqualified immediately,
with no exceptions.
On entering, competitors agree to a
declaration to waive liability, confirm
acceptance of the rules & agree to the
release of personal images to the media and
for event promotion purposes.
International competitors must have the
appropriate travel documents, visas &
comprehensive medical insurance in place
for this event.
We do advise that competitors organise
their own personal insurance.
There is a cut-off time on Errigal - if you do
not reach the transition here by 13:30 you
will not be allowed to ascend and you will
be short-coursed back to Bunbeg
FINISH LINE
LOCATION
The finish line is located on the beach front
outside the Ostan Gweedore hotel.
Mandatory Kit must be worn or carried as
appropriate and as specified
It is an unsupported race - you are not
allowed to be handed any food, drink or
other equipment from spectators or helpers
along the way.
BIKE COLLECTION
You can only use one bike for the cycle.
When collecting your bike after the race
from the bike transition you, or whoever is
collecting it for you, must have your race
number with you in order to get your bike.
Follow the Road Traffic Laws. Cycle on the
left on all roads and keep tight into the left
especially on main roads.
Bikes must collected within 1 hour of
finishing.
Do not trespass or cut corners – follow the
event instructions.
Facilities at the finish line
Checkpoints must be visited in the
prescribed order/way.
Water, fruit and competitor food will be
available from the finish marquee.
EVENT RULES
Do not litter.
Do not leave anything in the bike transitions
when you collect your bike during the race.
RULES
Respect the environment & local inhabitants.
For reasons of fairness, safety and
responsibility people are expected to abide
by the following simple rules.
Rules and/or the course may need to be
modified in order to deal with unforeseen
circumstances at the discretion of the race
organisers.
Assist any persons who are in difficulty (e.g.
injury) as appropriate.
MP3, Ipods etc are not allowed.
The Race Director’s decision is final
Note on winning criteria:
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PLEASE NOTE that you can only win the
race overall or your category if you are in
Look around you and enjoy the scenery!
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DO NOT
Be late for the bus
Worry if the clock is ticking and you think
you will not make the Errigal cut-off. Go at
your own pace!
HAVE A GREAT RACE!
KILLARY GAELFORCE,
LEENANE, CO. GALWAY.
E: [email protected]
T: 095 – 42006
WWW.GAELFORCEEVENTS.COM
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