Once again, May is upon us, and it’s almost time for our Inter-Club Circuit Time Trial – click here to be reminded of last year’s event. Invitations have been sent to various clubs who will be joining us on Sunday 24th May 2015, and of course, as hosts, we are also inviting ALL Slipstreamers Members (regardless of age or experience) to register as part of the “Hillingdon Slipstreamers Team” and take part. If you’ve never done a TT before, now’s the perfect time to give it a go on your home circuit! Sound interesting? Read on…
What is the programme for the day and race schedule?
The final plan and timings for the races will be announced once the bookings are closed and the team sheets produced, so do watch this space for our final programme. Sign-on will commence from 9am, with our plan being to start with the younger riders around 9.30am/10am, leading up to the older ones and the last race at 4pm.
Will there be any other activities or things to do in between the races?
Absolutely! There will be some fun races between events to keep younger riders entertained; we are hoping to have a few stalls for you to peruse and enjoy (if you are keen to set one up, please contact Dave George or talk to the Sign-On Admin team); our world class DJ’s will be providing music if you feel like singing and dancing; and of course, our BBQ will be fully operational to feed you our famously delicious burgers and grills!
Will there be prizes to be won?
Aside from the main prize of pure satisfaction and a sense of achievement? Of course!! For the main TT races, there will be trophies for the fastest boy & girl in each category, medals for 2nd and 3rd place, and the fastest team of 3 riders will also win a prize. In addition, as hosts, we will be awarding a few very special prizes to the fastest boy & girl from Slipstreamers. Oh, and of course we cannot leave out the adults, so there will certainly be something in it for the fastest Mum and Dad! There will also be additional prizes from very generous donors (final list to be confirmed closer to the time) for the fun races.
Who is eligible to enter?
Initially only invited Clubs and their Members, along with Hillingdon Slipstreamers Members. However, due to VERY popular demand, we have decided to open this even up to all under 16 riders. There is no minimum age restriction and all ages up to U16 may enter. Categories will be organised into U10 (all ages under 10)/ U12/ U14/ U16.
If we have enough interest, we will also be having a “Come and Try It” event for the adults of invited Clubs and Slipstreamers, aimed specifically at those who have not raced in open competition before but would like to have a go. Parents/ Guardians: if your kids are riding, do give it a go!! If you’re already an experienced TT rider, this is likely not for you!
Are there specific TT rules I need to abide by?
Yes! The races will be run under Cycling Time Trials (CTT) rules. This means you may use full cheat/aero kit and there will be no gear checks. Equally, there is NO DRAFTING allowed. Period. Riders must be able to ride in their own kit, and we reserve the right to remove any dangerous riders or equipment from the race.
I don’t have a TT bike, but REALLY want to give it a go!
Don’t panic! All 2-wheeled solo bikes are allowed. If you have a Time Trial bike, great, although a normal Road or Fixed bike will work just fine! If you really wanted to, you could even use your MTB – but you would struggle!
What will it cost?
£5 per rider – both children and adults. Please note that there are no refunds if you do not show up for your race.
I’m in! How do I register?
This was originally a pre-registration event only, however we are happy to take entries on the day. But, if you are interested in attending, you MUST let us know in advance of Sunday so we can slot you into the programme. If you are a Slipstreamers member, please email the Sign-On Admin team ASAP to add you to the list. If you are not a Slipstreamer member, please email us via the Contact Us form on this website ASAP. All riders must complete a parental consent form, so download this from here and bring to the club with your payment on Sunday if you have not already done so.
What is the registration deadline?
This was originally the 16th May 2015. However, we are now taking on the day registration, BUT we would like to know who you are in advance so do drop us an email please with your name, year of birth, and your club. So if you want to race, email us to let us know as per instructions above, download this from from here to bring along with your payment, and we will slot you in.
What if I register but cannot make it?
As noted above, there are no refunds. However, we will accept team substitutions in the hopefully unlikely event a registered rider cannot ride.
Finally…
None of this can happen without a team of willing Volunteers, so if you would like to help us make sure the day is a success, please reach out to the Admin team – there are loads of roles available, from setup, marshalling, BBQ, and so on, so do please make yourselves known.
If the weather is as good as it was last year, it promises to be an amazing day in the sunshine – but regardless, let’s not let the weather stop us from putting on a super day for our kids!