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Downtime this evening.

Details: Published on Friday, 17 May 2013 23:46; Written by Tonyp; Hits: 28

We had to preform an emergancy security update which was essential which caused some down time tonight.

My apologies on this and I hope it didn't cause to much inconvenience.

Many thanks
Tony

CA - Time Trial Road Events

Details: Published on Thursday, 16 May 2013 22:23; Written by Isle of Man Cycling Association; Hits: 32

Dear All, it would appear an opportune moment to remind all riders of the rules regarding overtaking in time trials, these regulations state that: -

“Competitors must ride entirely alone and unassisted and not ride in company or take shelter (commonly known as drafting) from other riders or vehicles. A competitor overtaking another must pass without receiving or giving shelter. The onus of avoiding company riding shall be upon the rider overtaken.

Footnote:

Competitors must ride entirely alone and unassisted and not ride in company or take shelter (commonly known as drafting) from another rider or vehicles.

If you should catch up another rider you should try to pass as quickly as possible and must not in any other circumstances ride close behind so that you take shelter from the wind.

You must set your own pace and not use another rider as a pace maker. The onus on avoiding company riding shall be on the rider overtaken.

Nor is it in order to ride alongside and even to ride a few metres behind for any appreciable distance. In the spirit of the sport, caught riders should not disturb the performance of the rider catching them by re-passing and/or riding closely behind them, except when they can sustain that move. This is generally considered to mean that the caught rider should allow a reasonable gap to develop of some 30 to 50 yards/metres.”

Thanks
Graeme Hatcher

Junior Mountain Bike Skills Day

Details: Published on Saturday, 04 May 2013 07:48; Hits: 44

Junior mountain bike skills day

Learn from the Isle of Man mountain bike team how to improve your mountain bike skills.

Tuesday 4^th June 2013.

South Barrule Plantation

0930 – 1530

£20

Age group from Year 1 -6. Children will be working in ability groups. All abilities welcomed above stabilisers. Bring a bike with gears if possible, helmet, packed lunch and drinks.

For entry details call Rob Sorby 431134 or e mail r.sorby@rgs.sch.im.

This is fund raising event for the Manx Mountain Bike Team

Marshals required for youth tour

Details: Published on Friday, 19 April 2013 22:00; Hits: 66

Hi all,

The organisers of the Youth Tour recently appealed to cycling clubs affiliated to the IOM Cycling Association to help out in running the event. The event is ran as a stage race (Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday) over the May Day Bank Holiday every year for Juniors and all other Youth Categories. The event is a fantastic success which allows our IOM Juniors and Youths to compete locally in a International Standard event against some of the best cycling talent from across Europe.

We have agreed as a club to help the organisers of the Youth Tour by Marshalling the Friday night stage on Douglas Prom from 5pm till 9pm ish. This helps in allowing them to get on and make the necessary arrangements in organising such an event over 3 days. All other cycling clubs affiliated to the CA are taking responsibility for a stage.

I am appealing to you if you can spare the Friday evening 3rd May 5pm to 9pm ish please let me know. Please if possible help the club and IOM cycling in staging this great event.

If you can volunteer please send me an email we need 12 marshals.

Thanks in advance for your assistance. Scott Morgan

scott@manxmtb.com

Round 1 Summer Series

Details: Published on Thursday, 11 April 2013 08:29; Hits: 235

The first round of the summer enduro series will be taking place in South Barrule on Sunday morning. The format of the race will be a mass start for all categories at 9am. The overall leader will complete 2hour plus a lap. Once the overall leader has finished the race will finish as you cross the line. Your timing chip will have your number of lap etc and will then place you in you category. Sign on will be from 8am. Please sign on via the web site the speed up the admin. Sign up even if you are not 100% sure and pay on the day this makes admin a lot easier and if you don’t race you don’t get charged. Thanks and see you all either on Saturday at the workshop or on Sunday.