Maryland Wheelers and Phoenix cycling clubs are promoting 'The David McCall Memorial Criterium' in Lisburn City centre on Wednesday 13th May 2009. The event has received significant support from its chief sponsor Lisburn City Borough Council, Red Bull have kindly got involved along with many of the main local bike shops having added their support, by sponsoring a variety of prizes throughout the evening's events which Maryland and Phoenix are extremely grateful of.

 

                                             

 

It is important to point out that the evening is centred around the memory of Maryland's David McCall who's life was tragically lost on the 12th August 08 while competing in an Inter Club League Road Race at Nutts Corner. The family and loved ones of David McCall have kindly donated 'The David McCall Memorial Inter Club Shield' which will be presented to the winner of the Inter Club race and 'The David McCall Memorial Cup' which will be presented to the winner of the 'A' race.

 

 

In the interest of exposing kids to the sport of cycle racing, Maryland and Phoenix have added a unique event to the evening, a 'Have a Go' Race. Local Primary Schools have been invited to send a team of 6 riders from the P6 and P7 age group. Kids will require a cycling helmet and a roadworthy bicycle of any type to compete; Kinning Cycles will be at hand to assist with any minor mechanical problems. John Hanna Cycles, Lisburn's well established and recognised cycle shop has kindly sponsored the race. As well as prizes for the kids there is an opportunity for the kids to win some school funds for the top cycling school. Schools may contact Gerry Lundy for details at gflundy@btinternet.com


               

Event Itinerary

6.00 pm

Registration and Sign on at Smithfield Square

 

 

Course 1 mile circuit

7.00pm
U12 - U16 Race

 

(Entries will only be accepted from Cycling Ireland Licence holders)

 

U 12 = 3 laps

U 14 = 5 laps

U 16 = 8 laps

7.40pm
Inter Club Race

                           Sponsored by

              

20 mins + 3 laps

Prime Sprints end of laps 3 and 6

8.05pm
'B' Race (S3, Juniors, Ladies and Vets)

                           Sponsored by

 

 

Prizes for first 5 riders over the line + First unplaced category riders

 

20 mins + 3 laps

Prime Sprints end of laps 3 and 6

8.35pm
'A' Race (S1 & S2's)

                           Sponsored by

Prizes for first 5 riders over the line + First unplaced S2 rider

30 mins + 3 laps

Prime Sprints end of laps 4 and 8


Entry fee for the A and B Race has been set at £7. Toilets and changing facilities will be made available during the event. A link to a Map of the course has been attached at the bottom. Finer details or changes to the event will be added to Maryland's, Cycling Ulster and Phoenix websites nearer to the time.

Please note, we acknowledge that the above format is on the ambitious side regarding timings this is not the definitive race programme and timings will most likely change depending on the response from certain categories.

Circuit Map