Sturt Holdfast Marion CC

Changes

Please note that the NEW 2011 year will begin 1 September 2010 to align with the UCI worlds road in Geelong. Revised and reduced/raised fees will now apply I will post them soon. Note online membership will not be immeadiately  available , manual method until 21 sept so contact myself  direct to enroll .

cheers

mike

PS Another thing to note is all members of CSA will be issued ($22 cost) a T7 transponder as a nessasary imposte in participating in OPEN events.This device will ultimately be a very useful tool for the judges, riders and handicappers in that Rider Details , category ,lap times (?) and overall race times will be available to assist in tracking  development..for more info go to the CSA web site 

pps If you have a transponder BRING  it to any open race you have entered....would you forget you helmet?? While you wont be refused a start (at this time) you may not be included in the results.

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