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Paul Van Katwyk Easter Festival of Cycling 2024

Our long running Easter road race festival is open to non-members and members alike and your entry fee includes breakfast at the Trophy Presentation at Saumarez Park Cafe from 08:30 after the final race on Easter Monday. It is named in memory of Club stalwart Paul who died in 2019 and, in its current guise, is run as a multi-day stage race over the whole Easter bank holiday weekend. 


This year there will be both a senior and junior competition. For seniors aged 16 and above on 29th March, it will comprise of 4 stages - a crit race, new for 2024 a nocture hill climb, a road race, and finally a time trial. For juniors aged 12 and above on 29th March, it will comprise of 3 stages - a crit race, a nocture hill climb and a time trial. For juniors aged 10 and above on the 29th March, it will comprise of 2 stages - a crit race and a hill climb. This is a road bike only event - no time trial bikes or aero bars will be permitted at the time trial, or any other stage. Aero clothing (skinsuits) and aero helmets are permitted.


The overall category winners will be decided on a ‘points per stage’ basis and this year there will be prizes for each category winner. There will be a separate ladies race at the senior crit race and road race. Whilst the winners may get the headlines, the Paul Van Katwyk Trophy is awarded to the rider who has embodied the spirit of competitiveness, sportsmanship and good humour over the whole weekend so everyone has something to aim for!


Sign up closes at 6pm on Tuesday 26 March.



Senior Event

Entry fee - £20

Includes breakfast, hot drink, and timing chip hire for crit & road race


Race Details 


Stage 1 - 29 March - Meeting time 6.15am - L'Eree Beach Car Park (opposite Taste of India) 

Course Map - Perelle Circuit Short

Race start 7.00am at car park at north end of shingle bank

Race Duration 1 Hour + 1 Lap for everyone

Open road course

Please note - there will be a mandatory rider briefing in the car park at 6.50am.


Stage 2 - 30 March - Meeting time from **7.15pm** - Bottom of Val des Terres

Course - Val des Terres (from just past junction with Havelet to top just before roundabout) 

Race start **8.00pm**

Race Duration - one timed ascent

Closed road course

Please note - this will take place in the evening. Lights are not required as this is a closed road stage, but if you intend riding to and from the event or warming up on any roads nearby you will need lights.


Stage 3 - 31 March - Meeting time 6.15am - Rocquaine Lay-by Car Park

Course Map - L'Eree Circuit

Race start 7.00am at top of Pleinmont hill

Race Duration - Divisions 1 & 2 - 6 laps (46.5miles/74.4km)

                            Division 3 - 5 laps (38.8miles/62km)

                            Ladies, Division 4 & novice - 4 laps (31miles/49.6km)

Open road course


Stage 4 - 1 April - Meeting time from 6.15am - Cobo Car Park (by Mimm's Kiosk)

Course map - Cobo 10 mile TT Course

Race start 7.00am from just south of Cobo south filter

Open road course



Junior Event

Entry fee - £10

Includes breakfast and hot drink. Timing chips are not necessary.


Race Details


Stage 1 - 29 March - Meeting time 1.15pm - 

Course - Road crit circuit, Delancey Park

Race starts - from 2.00pm. There will be 2 races per age group.

Race Duration - c.10 mins to c.20 mins depending on age group

Closed road circuit

Please note - in the event of wet weather, the reserve day for this stage will be Easter Sunday 31 March.


Stage 2 - 30 March - Meeting time from **7.15pm** - Bottom of Val des Terres

Course - Val des Terres (from just past junction with Havelet to top just before roundabout) 

Race start **8.00pm**

Race Duration - one timed ascent

Closed road course

Please note - this will take place in the evening. Lights are not required as this is a closed road stage, but if you intend riding to and from the event or warming up on any roads nearby you will need lights.


Stage 3 (only for those aged 12 and over on the day) - 1 April - Meeting time from 6.15am - Cobo Car Park (by Mimm's Kiosk)

Course map - Cobo 10 mile TT Course

Race start 7.00am from just south of Cobo south filter

Open road course



Points

Points will be awarded on finishing position per race with 1 point for 1st, 2 points for 2nd etc and the overall winner being the rider with the lowest total points.


Paul Van Katwyk Memorial Trophy

The Paul Van Katwyk Trophy is awarded to the rider who has embodied the spirit of competitiveness, sportsmanship and good humour over the whole weekend.

Info
Mar 29, - Apr 1, 2024
Attending closed
Cycling
L'Eree, Val des Terres, Rocquaine, Cobo

Price
PVK Easter Festival Senior
£20.00
PVK Easter Fesitval Junior
£10.00
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