Rugby Flyer Road Bike Event – Break the Hour and be awarded the Rugby Flyer Medal
Event Notes: This Sunday morning event has a 09:00 start. Meet at top of Princethorpe hill on B4453.
Start on the unclassified road (Frankton Lane), level with TP7, just north of entrance to stables at Lazy Acres, approx’ 350yds from junction with B4453.
Finish on B4453 opposite entrance to Ainscough Crane Hire.
Marshalls for all events are now booked through Google Spreadsheets. Please volunteer for at least 1 event for every 6 rides during the season. (Volunteer here)
Road Bike Definition
We have agreed on the following definition which also coincides with the CTT’s definition & is based on Aerocoach’s suggestions:
1. No aerobars, clip on aerobars or aero extensions to be used
2. Hands must be holding the handlebars at all times whilst racing (ie. not with forearms resting on the handlebar)
3. Wheels must have a minimum of 12 spokes each, and have a maximum rim depth of 65 mm
4. Helmets to have no visor
5. Ears must not be covered by the helmet (Giro Aerohead helmets are not permitted)
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Reserve List
Start list grading – When you go to book a slot always try first and foremost to book within one of the three grades that apply to you, we understand this will not be perfect and there will be lots of exceptions (work, appointments etc etc) when this rule of thumb cannot be followed. For this event the permitted field is limited to 60 Riders.
- Slots 1-20 Juniors, novices and improving riders who would record times in the bottom third of our scratch times list.
- Slots 21-40 All riders who normally record times in the mid-range of our scratch times list.
- Slots 41-60 All riders who normally record times in the top third of our scratch list.
Clearly this grading by nature will be imperfect however after hours of discussion and suggestions the overriding factors that we considered were:
Safety – Starting riders in a graded format will result in racing completed well before we lose crucial light and visibility, and potentially limit the need of overtaking another rider.
Volunteers – Starting in this format means all of the volunteers and Marshals can get home before dark.
Racing – We are a racing club, so grading improves competition with riders of similar abilities competing and improving their times!
Reserve booking list – We have had a few weeks now where we have exceeded our permitted slots (what a great position to be in!) to manage this fairly we propose opening the booking system to beyond the permitted slots as a reserve list, how this will work is simple: if you attempt to book on and permitted slots are already booked, put your name on the reserve list. If for any reason a rider drops out and deletes a booking slot the next rider on the reserve list will be expected to access the system and book the now available slot. A curtesy WhatsApp message from the member withdrawing to next reserve would be a nice touch:
- Slots 61-65 Rider reserve list for this event.