London Cross-Country Ski Club

London Pursuit Races, Saturday 7 August 2010

All rollerskiers are invited to take part in the 'London Pursuit' rollerski races at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit this summer. This will be the first race organised by the London XC Ski Club and will be our club championships. The race is also the 6th race of the GB Rollerski Series, and takes place on the same weekend as Snowsport England's London coaching course.

Rollerski racing is just like ski-marathon racing - you can be either fast and furious at the front, or take it easy further back down the field. In other words, everyone who's competent on rollerskis can take part. It is without doubt the best form of training for on-snow cross-country ski racing of every kind. There is a whole series of rollerski races in the UK, which you can see here.

The main race is a 15k pursuit - 7.5k (5 laps) of classic rollerskiing followed by 7.5k of 'free technique' (most people do skating), with a pit-stop for skiers to change skis. There will also be a Juniors and Novices race of 9k (3 laps classic, 3 laps skate). Most racers actually 'double pole' the classic section, so if you are not a great classic skier, don't worry!

We invite skiers from across London, the UK, and beyond, to come and take part. You will find good racing and a warm welcome from our club, and we hope to be able to offer some good prizes from the suppliers of the rollerski.co.uk shop.

 

Race details

VENUE - Hillingdon Cycle Circuit, Hayes, West London
DATE - Saturday 7th August, 2010 TIME - 16.00
FORMAT - 7.5k classic, followed by 7.5k free technique (main race), 4.5k classic, followed by 4.5 skate (juniors and novices);
SKIS - matched skis will be used for the classic leg (Start Combis, provided by Snowsport England). Racers may use any FIS compliant rollerski for the skating leg. Racers may keep the Start Combis for the classic leg, but they must pit-stop and swap over the skis at halfway;
INSURANCE - all members of Snowsport England clubs and British Forces teams have race insurance cover. All others must pay an additional amount for day insurance.


Online entry

Race entry, £9.50, 15k or 9k London Pursuit Races (includes matched ski hire) -

Race:

 

Insurance charge, £6.50. For skiers who aren't in SSE affiliated clubs / military teams -

 

Payment by cheque - you can also pay by cheque in advance. Please make your cheque payable to 'Snowsport England' and send it to Iain Ballentine, 20 Brookfield, Highgate West Hill, London N6 6AS. We need to know numbers in advance to organise sufficient matched skis.

Rollerski course - On the same weekend, Snowsport England will be holding a rollerski course for anyone interested in cross-country ski racing on snow. For more information, see details here.

Directions - From A40 - Exit Target Roandabout onto A312 South. Follow A312 and take exit onto A4020 (Uxbridge Road) towards Southall (East). Springfield Road is the first turn-off on the right. Follow Springfield Road until you reach Goals Soccer Centre / Cycle Track on the right.

From M4 - Exit J3 and onto A312 North. Follow A312 and take exit onto A4020 (Uxbridge Road) towards Southall (East). Springfield Road is the first turn-off on the right. Follow Springfield Road until you reach Goals Soccer Centre / Cycle Track on the right.

Nearest Train Station - Hayes & Harlington or Southall. Enter postcode UB4 0LP in a Sat Nav or the RAC Routefinder.

All proceeds will go to Snowsport England. This will pay for insurance, and for improvements to their rollerski fleet.