After a ride round the newly resurfaced circuit, we can safely say we're really looking forward to hosting the event, a special thanks must go to the people of Balfron & their community council, who have allowed us the opportunity to take the event into the town each lap, without their co-operation this really wouldn't be a possibility.
SPECTATOR VIEWING POINTS
There are also a number of prime viewing points we've identified on the circuit, bring some binoculars if you want to get the full benefit of these locations.
(See map below)
- The short rise heading East up to Clayland farm also allows views over to the other side of the Endrick Valley where you can see what's happening on a couple of the 'stickier' sections of the race and then the resulting splits on the run into Balfron. We don't really want any cars parked here, so please use this location on your bike or park in a safe location off the road and walk to this point.
- The climb to Dalfoil is where we reckon the main damage will be done, the gradient changes constantly here and finishes off with a drag of about 1km, spectators will see some action here for sure. There's also an area off the road where cars can be parked, which is right on the steepest section, a good location for those not on bikes. From the drag the opposite side of the circuit can also be seen in a few locations, again binoculars would be very beneficial here.
- Balfron corner. This area should see a good amount of spectators, we'll have the lapboard here so you can check the progress of the event. Doyles cafe just 300m up the hill from the corner will be serving refreshments throughout the day and from there you'll be able to see live updates from our 'tweeters' on the circuit and hopefully some live telemetry from riders with mapmyride installed on their mobile devices. So you'll know when to go back down to the corner to view the race, Doyles will be our race hub during events and will also be where our podium presentations will be done post race. Other interest here will be provided by Solid Rock Cycles, Ridley Bikes & Optical Express who will be setting up outside Doyles. The other essential here is the proximity of the public toilets to this corner.
It's really important that spectators don't affect the race, as you know it's being held on open roads, with the race controlled by NEG moto riders under the guidance of race commissaires. Please follow all intructions issued by the moto riders and marshalls, groups of club riders going head-on towards a large bunch of racers isn't a cool thing to do, so please be aware that spectators need to help us make this a safe race. Please stop if you're told to and avoid riding at the race.
CHAMPIONSHIP PARTNERS
Providing race support will be Solid Rock Cycles, who will have vehicles in both races with superfast wheel changes by the shop mechanics.
Ridley Bikes will be providing the mens race winner with a special edition Scottish champions Ridley carbon frame, a sneek preview as seen below.
Optical Express will be at the event & supplying prizes with Adidas Eyewear on the day.
Balfron community have been instrumental in helping the event take place and have been involved since last year.
Community website.
Balfron history website.
More partners information to follow, if you're a potential race partner wanting to get involved in the champs, please let us know and we'll see if we can accomodate you in the event, there's still time.
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