Tour of Wales
Youth Cycle Race
23rd and 31 August 2008
This Olympic year of 2008 greets a fantastic new race series for young cyclists. There are events to suit riders from 6 to 16 years of age !
The
phenomenal success of the RIS Insulation
Junior Tour of Wales -
an event fully supported by
Blaenau Gwent Council throughout its 28year history - has led the
organisers to programme an event for riders in the younger age
categories (6 - 16yrs) The youth event will be on similar lines to
the Junior Tour of Wales.
Sponsorship has been arranged with ARRIVA TRAINS WALES, who are keen to promote cycling as a positive activity for young people and at the same time celebrate the success of the Ebbw Vale Line.
Racing
begins at 10.30 am on both the 23rd and 31st August under
Welsh Cycling Regulations. Presentations will follow at Brynmawr
Town Square at 14.15 on the 23rd where it will tie in with the 100-rider
field for the R.I.S Junior Tour assembling for their race, plus live
music; and 3pm at the Bryn Bach Visitor centre on the 31st
The
racing
takes place at Wales only Closed Road Cycle Race circuit at
Parc Bryn Bach, near Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent.
The circuit is set in 340 acres of grass and woodland with a BMX track, visitor
centre, bunkhouse, fishing and water sport lake together with camping facilities.
Nicole
Cooke, Wales most successful woman cyclist said of this event .....
"The Arriva Youth Tour of Wales is a fantastic opportunity for young
people to begin cycling and really challenge themselves in an exciting
and healthy sport. The courses will take place in the best of the local Welsh
countryside and whether it is just for fun or for that competitive
streak in you the opportunities in cycling are endless!"
The General Classification (overall winner) will be decided using the best of the two circuit race results plus the Time Trial. Positions will be decided on points.
Entries will be accepted for either of the two days but the fee remains the same £5.
This event is proud to be supported by and associated with:
