CONFIRMED 2022-23 Road & XC Series Results

                                CONFIRMED 2022-23 Series Results.

ROAD & XC SERIES TOTAL

ROAD & XC SERIES GENDER TOTAL 

                                             All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com 

CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 5 @ Chepstow 29/8/23

CONFIRMED results for Road Series Race 5 @ Chepstow are now available by clicking on the website link below :

Race 5 Chepstow Results

If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:

INTERACTIVE RACE CATEGORY

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

GLCL XC Dates 23/24

Gwent Leisure Centre League (GLCL) XC Series 2023-2024.

Please see below revised dates along with confirmed hosting clubs.
Note:  full details for each event will be shared prior to the event taking place. 

 

Dates for the XC series are as follows :

 

Sunday 22nd October - Chepstow 

 

Sunday 26th November - Caerleon

 

Sunday 7th January - Monmouth

 

Sunday 4th February - Fairwater 

 

Sunday 10th March - Parc Bryn Bach

 

All races will start at 11am.

 

Chip timing will be used.  Hold onto your current bib as a decision will be made whether to use your current bib or be issued new at the next GLCL meeting.

2023 GLCL Road Series Finale: Fixture 4 of 4 Chepstow

 

Date : Tuesday 29thAug 2023,

Venue : Aust Services, M48, Junction 1, Bristol BS35 4BH

Host : Chepstow Harriers

Time : Race starts 07:30pm.

Distance : Race distance approx. 8K.

On behalf of Chepstow Harriers welcome to the 4th of four road races of the 2023 GLCL Series, starting by Aust Services and finishing by the footbridge on the downstream side of the bridge.

Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes throughout the 2023 GLCL Road Race Series;  Emma King , Marc Cross, Paul Dodd and others.

Thanks to our race official for this event; Mike Heare.

Thanks to all the event marshals and helpers.

Option 1.

 

Parking at the Chepstow end of the bridge and jog across for your warm up.

You may wish to park around the Thornwell area of Chepstow ( postcode for Tesco Express: NP16 5TY) and jog across the bridge as part of your warm up/warm down routine. There is no designated parking in this area so please park giving consideration to local residents and be aware of any parking time limits.

 

 

Option 2 Aust Services

 

Parking is available at Aust Services (M48, Junction 1, Bristol BS35 4BH) however there is a 2 hour time limit only in the car park which is monitored by ANPR cameras. It is a short walk/jog from here to the start line.

 

Option 3 Manor Farm BS35 4AT

 

The final option is parking at Manor Farm. A number of yards are available and you will be directed where to park by the marshals, though it is limited and we would always encourage car sharing as much as possible. As you turn off the roundabout onto the B4461 look for the sign on your left “Manor Farm Only”. We have been provided this parking for free by the farm owner, however he has asked for a donation to the charity Headway which supports people with brain injuries, if you would like to donate then the marshals will have collection buckets available. There is a short walk/jog to the start line, heading back to the junction roundabout.

 

 

Toilets:

 

There are toilets available at Aust Services, as you go into the main entrance take a right turn. Please allow time to get back from the toilets to the start line

 

There are toilets available at Manor Farm. There are 3 inside and 1 outside. Please ensure that you leave the toilets clean and tidy. Please allow time to get to the start line from the toilets.

Course Overview:

 

The course starts just below Aust Services between the footbridge and the junction roundabout. The course finishes on the downstream side by the footbridge over the motorway. The course is approximately 8k in distance

 

Points to note:

 

1. The start point is quite narrow, so please ensure that you line up according to how fast you will be running so as to avoid any congestion early on.
2. The path onto and off the bridge narrows due to a gate to stop cars, please be aware of this narrowing as you are running. The first gate point onto the bridge will be marshalled, the others will not.
3. We do not have exclusive use of the bridge, there could be other runners, walkers, cyclists and motorbikes using the bridge. Please ensure that you keep to the right hand side of the course at all times unless overtaking.
4. The entire bridge is lit, however the exit to the finish, about 500m is not. Sunset on Tuesday 29th August is 20:04. There should be ambient light for about 30 mins after that. If you feel that this may be an issue for you then we would advise using a headtorch.
5. Once you have finished your race you can return to the car parks via the footbridge over the motorway.
6.  It is really important that you do not go back through or near the finish area with your number bib. This will cause problems for the time keepers and delay the release of the results, which we all know is done very quickly.

 

Course in detail:

 

The start is between the footbridge and the junction roundabout on the upstream side.

It is an uphill start until you reach the apex of the bridge after which you have a gentle descent followed by a flat section over the Wye and through the gate.

A short climb takes you to the U turn where you will be directed down the hill to the tunnel under the bridge. Please take care of the bollards in the path used to stop cars

Here you will be directed right under the bridge and left at the end of the tunnel to start the downstream side.

There is another climb here, with another bollard at the top where you re join the bridge.

Continue on the downstream side, with a flat section over the Wye and once again a climb to the apex of the bridge.

You will descend from the apex and through the final gate, shortly after there will be a short sharp climb up to the finish.

 

 

 

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

Remember you must wear your race number and timing chip; no timing chip means you are not recorded at the finish, and you will not score individual or team points. If you require a number/timing chip, please discuss with your GLCL representative.

HEADPHONES

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please adhere to the GLCL Code of Conduct during the race.  Link --->  GLCL Code of Conduct - Google Docs

RISK ASSESSMENT: (see full risk assessment document attached)

Risk assessment bullet points :

·        Other users on the bridge including walkers, runners, cyclists and motorbikes : take appropriate caution. Keep right

·        Weather conditions may affect bridge, e.g. strong winds

.     Deteriorating light conditions, consider headtorch for slower runners

·        Route directions : observe run route and marshal instructions

 

 

 

CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 4 @ Pontypool 1/8/23

 

CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 4 @ Pontypool is now available by clicking on the website link below :

Race 4 Pontypool Results

If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:

INTERACTIVE RACE CATEGORY

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL

All queries to be sent to glclxc@gmail.com

2023 GLCL Road Series: Fixture 3 of 4 Pontypool

 GLCL 2023 ROAD RACE 3

Date : Tuesday 1^st Aug 2023,

Venue : Pontypool Park, NP4 8AT

Host : Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners

Time : Race starts 07:30pm.

Distance : Race distance approx. 6 miles.

 

On behalf of Pont-Y-Pwl & District Runners welcome to the 3rd of four road races of the 2023 GLCL Series, starting and finishing at Pontypool Park.

Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes throughout the 2023 GLCL Road Race Series;  Emma King , Marc Cross, Paul Dodd and others.

Thanks to our race official for this event; Mike Heare.

Thanks to all the event marshals and helpers.

CAR PARKING: (see location and parking map attached)

The main car park for Pontypool Active Living Centre is very busy on week nights, however there is ample parking in the overflow car park and additional car parks up the hill on Trosnant Street. Additional parking can be found in Pontypool town centre, see map.

TOILET FACILITIES

Toilets facilities are available in the leisure centre, the public toilets outside by the rugby club are closed in the evenings.

RACE NUMBER / TIMING CHIPS

Remember you must wear your race number and timing chip; no timing chip means you are not recorded at the finish, and you will not score individual or team points. If you require a number/timing chip, please discuss with your club captain.

HEADPHONES

In accordance with UKA Rule 240 S 5, the wearing of headphones, or similar devices, is not permitted in this race. Non-compliance will result in the disqualification of the athlete and if deemed necessary a points penalty against the offending club.

 

RACE GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The race takes place on public footpaths with other users also enjoying the area, please be aware of walkers, cyclists, dog walkers etc. run with appropriate caution.

The route starts and finishes within the park towards the rear of the leisure centre. The route heads out on the main path to the South Park Gates, there may slight congestion getting through the side gate please be patient and care not to push. You will turn left on the pavement and follow USK Road to Mamhilad. Stay on the pavement, if you do need to step onto the road to overtake check for traffic behind you first. On the section of pavement alongside the dual carriageway do not encroach onto the main carriageway. You can overtake on the grass verges and slip roads, anyone reported running on the main carriageway will be disqualified.

At Mamhilad the route turns left on Old Abergavenny Road, this is a lane and you will be running on the road so be weary of any traffic.The route climbs up to the Star Inn, then takes a sharp left and continues uphill to the canal. A marshal will direct you onto the canal tow path, once on the towpath please keep single file unless overtaking, this is to avoid congestion with other canal users. The towpath takes you back to Pontypool but negotiates several canal bridges, marshals will be stationed at the particularly low bridges to warn you to mind your heads. Should anyone be unfortunate to fall into the canal, please be aware of the possibility of catching Weils disease, you should get yourself checked out thoroughly.

The section of canal is just over 3km in length, when you exit the canal you retrace your route back to the park, finishing on the main path back to the leisure centre.

Marshals are positioned around the course to direct you the right way.

When you finish and leave the finish funnel please leave as directed do not return to the finish area, thereby avoiding your timing chip being recorded more than once.

First aid is provided by St. John Ambulance, if you require assistance make a marshal aware and first aid will be notified.

ROUTE: (see run route map attached

 

RISK ASSESSMENT: (see full risk assessment document attached

Risk assessment bullet points :

·        Other users on footpaths and canal towpath : take appropriate caution

·        Weather conditions may affect canal towpath, i.e. puddles, fallen trees or branches

·        Public road sections open to traffic : stay on pavement

·        Route directions : observe run route and marshal instructions

CODE OF CONDUCT

Please adhere to the GLCL Code of Conduct during the race.  Link --->  GLCL Code of Conduct - Google Docs

LICENSE

Link ---> RACE LICENSE

Link ---> CANAL RIVER TRUST

CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 3 @ Griffithstown 4/7/23

CONFIRMED results for the Road Series Race 3 @ Griffithstown is now available by clicking on the website link below :

Race 3 Griffithstown Results

If you wish to access the interactive version of the category results then please click the below link:

INTERACTIVE RACE CATEGORY

INTERACTIVE SERIES TOTAL