Race information
Registration
Collect your number board
Sign the registration sheet (if under 18 Parent or Guardian must sign)
Check your race start times
Walk The Course
Beware of other people on the course
Before practice starts walk down the course and look for any obstacles that you might not be able to ride over – look for an easy route around any big obstacles
Safety & Rules
Marshals are there to help make the event go safely
Please follow the marshals instructions
Yellow Flags – Caution slow down
Red Flags – STOP do not pass unless the marshal tells you.
Full Face Helmet must worn for racing
Handle bars must have bar end plugs
Never walk/push back up the course
Practice – 9.00am to 10.45am
If you have a problem with particular section of the track watch how other people ride it for ideas
If you stop on the course please move behind the course tape
Do not block other riders on the course.
Race times – 1st Run 11.00am – 2nd Run 1.30pm
You must be at the start at least 10 minutes before your start time.
You get 2 timed runs for this race
You will be re-seeded for your 2nd race run
Please check your start time for the next race run on the notice board
Your name or number will be called out
Line up behind the rider in front of you.
The Start Clock sequence
10 seconds the clock will beep (red disc)
5 seconds the clock will count down each beep
A long beep – GO Green
Your time will start when you go through the start Line Beams.
If you overtake anyone the timing computer will automatically calculate your time
Your time will stop when you cross the finish line beams
Results
After each run the times will be displayed on the notice board
Please don’t ask the guy timing any questions he will be busy with the timing. Ask the person helping on the finish line or the British Cycling Commissaires
Podiums
Positions are decided by the rider’s fastest time.
The top 3 in each category to be at the podium presentation to be presented with their prize/trophy.
Good luck and enjoy your days racing
Chris Roberts – Nakedracing.com