Poole Wheelers Cyclo-Cross/Wessex League Rnd 3

The Event On Sunday 30th September 2012 Poole Wheelers will be hosting a British Cycling Cyclocross event that will be held on the Sika Trail, Wareham Forest. This event is part of the Wessex League series and will count for points in the overall Wessex League competition and National competitions Getting There The address for the event is: The Forestry Commission, Bere Road, Wareham, BH20 7PA. Those using Sat Nav, this post code will probably take you to the Silent Woman Public House but do not worry as you will only be 100 yds away from the course. Look out for the Marshals who will direct you to parking area’s. Those coming from the North and West will come in through Blandford and Bere Regis then just follow signs to Wareham. Those coming in from the East need to come in Via Sandford and Wareham then follow signs to Bere Regis. We are between Wareham & Bere Regis. Facilities Event Toilets are being provided for this event. Please use this facility, the public are everywhere and the Forestry Officers take a very dim view of persons using their trees as a toilet. Unfortunately, there are no changing or shower facilities so we ask that competitors be as discreet as possible when changing in this very public area. Professional Caterers are attending the event. They are a very nice couple who are farmers from deepest Dorset and only sell products that have been produced on their farm. Should be very tasty and healthy and we hope you make use of this facility. Cycle Experience of Wareham are attending this event and will be providing mechanical support free of charge. If you have a problem with your machine then pop along and see them and they will sort it for you. Replacement parts will be charged. The Course The course, shortened from last year, is about 2700 meters long and fast in the majority places. It has a mixture of surfaces, wide, hard packed fire tracks, downhill mud section, pine trails and grass. It’s a great course, offers a little difference to the normal grass football pitch type course, it is challenging and should be fun. For a sneak preview of the type of terrain the course is set on then go to Google Maps, type in the Post Code, go to Satellite View and it is about 300 meters south west of Cold Harbour. There will be shortened versions for Under 12’s and Youth. Racing Racing will take place as per the time table promulgated on the British Cycling Website. Please note that the Senior’s event will go before the Vet/Lady/Junior race. Prizes Cycle Experience Marketing will be sponsoring prizes in the form of ‘Handy Bits’ for cyclists. You never know you might get something quite handy. Post Racing There is plenty to see and do in Wareham and the Purbecks. The 18th Century Kings Arms pub in Wareham does an excellent Sunday Lunch, visit Corfe Castle ruins or take the youngsters on a trip on Swanage Steam Railway. Whatever you choose we hope you enjoy the Poole Wheelers Cyclocross event.