Rollerski Redbridge Race: Sunday 29th September

Results

PICTURES from previous LRNSC race

We are running a special 15k Classic Rollerski Race at Redbridge Cycle Circuit, on Swenor Alutech roller skis. We have a brand new 'fleet' of these roller skis which will be provided to racers.

Details are -

Venue: Redbridge Cycle Circuit
Date: Sunday 29th September 2024
Time: Start Time 12.30
Format: 15k Classic Technique, 7.5k for younger skiers and novices, Mass Start
Rollerskis: Swenor Alutech roller skis with #2 Medium wheels, provided by us
Sit Skiers are welcome
Cost: £20 for Adults, £14 for Juniors. Includes skis provided for the race. Racers may use the track for training before and after the race, from 10-16.00.

 

  
         
 

Race Booking

Adult - £20 Junior / Youth - £14
Race
Male / Female
Age Category *
Bindings required
First Name of Racer
Surname of Racer
Club
Race
Male / Female
Age Category
Bindings required
First Name of Racer
Surname of Racer
Club
   
* Age should be your age on 31st December 2023.
See rules here.
   
 
         
 
 
         
         

 

 

 

  

Race Format

  • The race will be 15k for Adults and older Juniors, and 7.5k for Novice and Youths.  The format for the 15k race will be 8x laps of the lower circuit >> ski up the hill >> 8x laps of the upper circuit.  For the shorter 7.5k race it will be 4x laps;
  • Mass start - 12k race starts at 12.30, 7.5k race at 13.00;
  • There will be no need to ski down the very steep hill, but there will be a shorter downhill section on the upper circuit (see aerial picture below);
  • The race will be on Swenor Alutech roller skis with #2 medium which we will provide. These can be picked up from 11.30;
  • The race is the 9th race of the 2024 GB Roller Ski Race Series, see here;
  • Sit skiers are welcome and there are no restrictions on the sit ski rig and wheels, although it would be good if all sit skiers could race with similar speed kit if possible.

Timings

  • Track opens at 10.00;
  • Bib collection, roller ski collection & racer declaration from 11.30;
  • Race briefing at 12.15;
  • 15k race starts at 12.30;
  • 7.5k race starts at 13:00;
  • Roller skis will be returned directly after the race;
  • Prizegiving at 14.15;
  • Track shuts at 16.00.
  • Anyone racing can use the track at any time between 10-16.00.

Prizes

  • There will be decent prizes.
  • Please ENTER EARLY, as the more entrants we know are coming, the better the prizes will be!

Venue

  • Redbridge Cycle Circuit is situated on the boundary of Essex and London, near the bottom of the M11.  The nearest Tube is the Fairlop on the Central Line, a good 30 minute walk from the circuit.  Postcode is IG6 3HP;
  • Their website is - https://visionrcl.org.uk/centre/redbridge-cycling-centre/

Regulations

  • You must wear a helmet and eye protection (eg sunglasses);
  • Racers must race on the roller skis provided and may not tamper with or adjust them in any way. This will be stricty enforced;
  • The race is organised by the London Hyde Park Cross-Country Ski Club / Rollerski Co with volunteers.

Buy Swenor Alutech ex-race roller skis

All the Swenor Alutech roller ski 'fleet' will be sold off at and after the final matched race of the season, which is the following Sunday at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit.

You can pre-order them here.

More information

For more information, please contact iain@rollerski.co.uk or call 07968 286129 or 020 3026 5195.

 

Also happening at Redbridge the same day -
1-day rollerski course, beginners and intermediates
Biathlon course (roller skiing and shooting)

 

And -
GB Rollerski Races 2024
Pictures from previous London classic rollerski races, thanks to LRNSC
Details of our last Redbridge roller ski race in 2022