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!!
Sponsors....Aaron Draxler has opened a new shop LARGS BAY CYCLES ,Jetty road Largs Bay .Some vouchers have been donated to the club for his shop So if your in the area drop in and see him ...............
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 .Distanceswill 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 tolearn 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