Race Preview / Notes for Saturday 17th event – Bingham

13 October 2015 Rich News 0

After a brief break in the schedule for Round 1 of the National Trophy, we’re back! Hope you all enjoyed your racing resting as applicable? This weekend sees the SRAM NDCXL visiting Bingham, courtesy of VC Nottingham. For those of you who’ve not ridden Bingham before, the theme for the race is cambers, courtesy of the large bank in the middle of the course. Get ready to ride up, down and across this feature a number of times during the race. If there’s any dampness on the day, be prepared for some excellent, slippy fun. The rest of the course is a twisting, turning test of your ability to turn the power on and off – you can’t just pretend you’re on the turbo with this one!

Please note the comments below about venue access – see you at Bingham!

Venue

The closest postcode to the venue is NG13 8BL – The entrance is via the bus park on Tythby road Bingham just up from the access road sign posted to the Leisure Centre. There will be no access to the course from the Leisure Centre car park.

Parking

As above

Licence

Please bring your race licence, even if you pre-entered. If you cannot show your licence at signing on be prepared to buy a day licence.

Numbers

Each rider will be issued with disposable back and arm numbers.

Back numbers should be positioned on the lower back with FOUR safety pins, one at each corner. Arm numbers should be positioned on the upper left shoulder, with FOUR safety pins, one at each corner.

PLEASE DO NOT FOLD YOUR NUMBERS!

It’s worth bringing your own pins as organisers’ supplies often aren’t infinite…

Although we have chip timing, this is not a 100% foolproof technology, especially when it’s wet and muddy. The judging lap team really need to be able to see your numbers as a back up to the electronic timing. If you want to guarantee you’re recorded as delivering the stunning ride you’ve put in, pin properly please!

Please dispose of your number carefully – carelessly discarded numbers may result in disqualification.

Entry costs

Age category

 Entry fee
Under 9

 £3.50
Under 12

 £3.50
Youth

 £9.00
Veterans

 £18.00
Junior Men & Junior Women
U23s, Men & Women

 £12.00
£18.00
Note – If you are over 16 and do not have British Cycling membership (proof in the form of a licence will be required) you will need to pay £3 for day insurance.

Race times

Age category

 Time

 Duration
Under 9

 11:00

 7 minutes
Under 12

 11:25

 15 minutes
Youth

 12:00

 25 minutes
Veterans

 13:00

 50 minutes
Junior Men & Junior Women
U23s, Men & Women

 14:30

 50 minutes

Chip timing

Please remember to wear and return your chip!

Race in category

If you wish to accumulate League points through the 2015-16 season you need to do a couple of things:

  • Join the League, or be a member of a League affiliated club – details;
  • Ride in your correct Age category – Categories.

    • Reminder – Handlebar ends

      The League does not permit bikes with bar ends in its races. It’s not a fashion thing, just safety.

      Equipment pits

      The equipment pits will once again be divided into “manned” and “unmanned” areas – please use appropriately.

      Reminder – the pits are a potentially dangerous work area and must be treated as such.

      There is lots more information in the Riders – Useful information section.

      … and finally, have a good safe race!

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