Race Preview / Notes for Monday 28th event – Bakewell

With all of the Christmas songs, present unwrapping and overindulging about to engulf us, it’s easy to forget the real reason for celebration at this time of the year. Yes, it’s nearly time for the SRAM NDCXL Round 10 at Bakewell, presented by the team at Matlock CC!

The Bakewell venue has all the ingredients for an epic race. It’s proximity to the river ensures a healthy dose of ‘dampness’ is likely, and just when you’re tired of battling the course on the flat, you get to cross the road to make an ascent of a rather cheeky hill. Don’t be over-confident on the descent either. If the bumps don’t get you, the pond might.

See you on the other side….

Venue

Postcode for race is DE45 1AW – Agricultural Way off the A6. Pressure washer drop off (no parking) is at lower end of Agricultural Way on RHS

Parking

Car parking fees payable until 2pm  – attendants ARE on duty

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!

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!