Traffic Marshals...Persons prepard to become registered marshalls (Its not a hard job) are URGENTLY required by all clubs.Please contact Mike Harnett to register your interest..ALL SA clubs need marshalls elsewise our riding/raceing members will not actually get to race at club or open events.
BIKE SHOP .......Noel McCarthy will be opening his new shop THE BIKE STATION on Thursday July 8 (BRIGHTON ROAD HOVE) Members should visit the shop and say hello ..maybe even get that deal!! or advice you need ...Bikes include ORBEA and Focus ,
LOVE the colours!! You should feel comftable in the club jersey!!
Race types.......
Criterium ... a race over a circuit greater than 800 m , based on time ridden not distance eg Vic park is 1110 metres around (inside) sprint rules and general road rules apply.May have a preme (sprint whistle blown lap before) included. After or as near as possible to elapsed time (predetermined for grades etc) a 2 lap to go warning is advised and a bell rung for the final lap!
Road Race.... as it says a race on the public roads (VERY RARELY are the roads closed! ) They will vary in distance and difficulty,and could be handicapped (a time differential) graded, graded handicap ,my favourite secret handicap,over a set circuit ( repeated laps) or more rarely an out and back type or a combination .Distances will vary for differing ages and the racing is MORE structured at an OPEN level as opposed to CLUB races. Club racing is a good way to learn basics and improve your strengths
Time Trial ..... an INDIVIDUAL (usually) event timed over a fixed distance where the rider races to set a time. May include pairs or team competing together ,time determined by last rider across line (variation to numbers required are possible ) THERE ARE specific equipment rules that are applicable to bike/rider geometry and can be contentious..if in doubt ASK !! do not presume that a bike shop nessassarily understands the UCI rules or the application of them to this category .....no predjudice intended
