Schedule – 2017 Road Races Champs

There will be an early session warm-up taking place for older riders only – usual rules apply i.e. 2nd year U12 and older. Be sure you have signed on first to receive your number and transponder before you join in and meet at the front of the clubhouse for set off in a group en masse. If you are not able to join the early session, do bring along your turbo/ rollers to warm up in front of the clubhouse if you prefer.

All members – whether you are racing the Road Races Champs or joining the Bronze Development on the Apron or the Mountain Bike sessions – must make their way to the clubhouse with payment and in good time before sign-on closes. We highly recommend you allow extra time for registration, gear checks, fitting transponders, etc – full details are in the schedule below.

The full process will be explained to you on Saturday, but to give you an idea, after you have signed on first…

• If you are racing in the Road Races, make your way to the Mechanics Hut to get your bike gear checked, then head to the apron area to line-up on time.
• If you are not racing, and instead joining in the MTB or Bronze apron sessions, gather in the designated meeting points as noted in the schedule below.

IMPORTANT:  Unfortunately, anyone who arrives after 9.30am will not be able to take part, so please be on time to avoid disappointment and ensure you plan your journey with some contingency for traffic, putting on transponders, gear checks etc.

All riders must report to the Mechanics Hut for a gear check AFTER sign on, and any time BEFORE their road race starts. If you haven’t signed on you will be sent straight back to the clubhouse to do so. Do ensure you allow enough time to get this done. Each rider will receive a sticker to indicate that gear checks have been undertaken and these will be checked at the start-line. There will also be ad hoc gear checks post races in accordance with British Cycling rules.

At sign-on, you will be issued with a number as well as a race-timing transponder /chip. You will need to ensure you take extreme care with this, and parents we would appreciate your support when these are issued. The transponder should be affixed to the fork, on the side away from the quick release using zip ties that will be provided. There will be a few printouts available to help you on the day, and of course a few Volunteers on had as well so don’t worry if you’ve never used one before. Once you have completed your race, you will need to return the transponder immediately to the sign-on desk in the club-house.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  The transponders are expensive (£50 each) and members will not be allowed to sign-on again at the club whilst they have an non-returned transponder recorded.   Transponders are issued on the understanding that the rider is responsible for its care and return and assumes acceptance of liability for the cost of replacement in the event of loss.

You do not need to do the Club Champs road races if you don’t want to. Whilst there will not be regular circuit coaching, the following coaching activities will still be taking place:

• Bronze Development skills coaching on the apron as normal. Meet your Coaches at the front of the clubhouse as usual.
• Regular coaching for MTB Silver and MTB Gold groups will be in the bowl area and behind the clubhouse doing advanced skills. Meet your Coaches in front of the Mechanics Hut as usual.