Tain Team Tour - Team Cycle Race


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The Tain Team Tour is the first cycle race of it's kind in Ireland. A stage race based on points where teams are the victors and not the individuals. The race will be run over three stages with points awarded daily to teams through a combination of intermediate sprints and final finishing places. The race will comprise of a team time trial and two road stages finishing with one of the longest climbs in Ireland, a 500 metre ascent of the picturesque Clairmont Cairn in the Cooley mountains. Riders will ride as part of county teams, the first team from each county will represent that county, and subsequent teams will represent towns. Teams will be comprised of 4 riders with the best 3 riders to count on each stage. The race is aimed primarily at A3 and A4 riders, although each team is allowed one A2 rider. Teams can be composite with riders from different clubs and counties. As this is a team event it will offer "ordinary club riders" a real chance to race for the coveted malliot jaune whilst having the honour of representing their county. In addition the organisers have organised a deal with local four star hotel the Park where riders can stay for three night including dinner for €125. In addition the entry fee also includes tickets for a BBQ after the final stage. The race takes place on the August bank holiday weekend July 30th - August 1st 2010. Further information can be found on the race website www.tainteamtour.com or by contacting race director Kevin Dolan Telephone 086 0743711 or email kjd@trend.ie

STAGE & ROUTE DETAILS Stage 1 Friday July 30th - 7:30pm 30km Team Time Trial (Please note standard road bikes only, no discs or tri bars allowed) Drogheda - Dundalk Click Here To See Route Map Stage 2 Saturday July 31st - 11:00am 100km Road Stage Dundalk - Castleblayney - Shercock - Kingscourt - Drumconrath - Ardee - Dundalk Click Here To See Route Map Stage 3 Sunday August 1st - 11:30am 70km Road Mountain Stage Dundalk - Carlingford - Omeath - Cornamuckish - Long Woman's Grave - Bush - Carlingford - Omeath - Clermont Cairn Click Here To See Route Map

RACE RULES - Teams will be comprised of 4 Riders with 3 to count each day (Teams can be composed of 3 riders) - All riders on any team must wear matching jerseys on all stages, club jerseys are acceptable but no two teams can wear the same jerseys. - Riders will ride as county teams, the first team from each county will represent that County, subsequent teams will represent towns e.g. “The Wicklow Team” and the “The Bray Team” - Teams will be composed of A2, A3 & A4 Riders (Maximum of 1 A2 rider per team) - Teams can be composite with riders from different clubs and counties - Points will be awarded as follows Stage 1 - 30km Team Time Trial (Please note standard road bikes only, no discs or tri bars allowed) Check Point 1 (Based on 4th rider) 3pts – 1pt (1st 3 Team) Check Point 2 (Based on 3rd rider) 3pts – 1pt (1st 3 Team) Stage Finish (Based on 3rd rider home on each team) 25pts– 1pt (1st 25 Teams) Stage 2 - 100km Road Race Hot Spot Sprints x 3 (Based on first 3 riders across the line) 3pts – 2pts – 1pts Bonus Points Stage Finish (Based on first 6 riders across the line) 6pts– 1pt Stage* 25pts– 1pt (1st 25 Teams) Stage 3 - 70km Road Race Hot Spot Sprints x 3 (Based on first 3 riders across the line) 3pts – 2pts – 1pts Bonus Points Stage Finish (Based on first 6 riders across the line) 6pts– 1pt Stage* 25pts– 1pt (1st 25 Teams) - There will be no cash prizes, prizes however will be awarded to the following finishers: 1st 3 Teams on each stage* (Excluding Bonus Points) 1st 3 Riders across the line on each stage 1st 6 Teams Over-all - Yellow Jerseys will be awarded to the team with the most points before the starts of stages 2 and 3 and to the leading team after stage 3 - In the event of a tie on points, positions will be decided by reference to the team time trial time. *Finishing positions of first 3 riders will be added together and those with the lowest accumulated score will be deemed stage winners eg Kerry Team finish 2nd – 14th – 32nd = Accumulated Total 48 \| Wicklow Team finish 3rd - 9th - 15th = Accumulated Total 27. Wicklow Team are deemed winners and will receive 25pts plus any bonus points etc.

ACCOMMADATION The Park Hotel, Dundalk Carnbeg, Armagh Road Dundalk, Co. Louth Contact: Caroline Mc Coy Tel: 042 939 5700 Email: info@parkhoteldundalk.com 2 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast - €125 pps (Twin Room) Extra Night After BBQ - €79 / Room The Hotel will also be Race HQ and the Venue for BBQ on final day http://www.parkhoteldundalk.com/


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For Further Information see www.TainTeamTour.com \| www.dundalkcycling.com Contact Race Director Kevin Dolan Email:info@tainteamtour.com Tel: 086 0743771