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Well, I'm sure by now everyone is aware that all TT's are cancelled until at least the end of may.

Just wanted to say a big thanks to all those that offered to help.

Cheers,

Terry

So, many thanks to those whose who have put their hands up to help. There are some others not listed here (Harpo, Tony M, Nigel, Andy H) who have said they are in ... but as we stand at the moment we are pretty thin on the ground. I guess it is to be expected with the reduced size of club membership but even so we are certainly not looking at the usual level of support for this event.

Historically, OVW has put on a first class TT and it would be such a shame if we are remembered for a not-so-good event rather than many years of success.

Please - we need to hear from anyone who could be available but has not yet replied. Either add something here or give me or Andy Harris (lead marshal) a shout.

Thanks

Hi all,

So,  I will be coordinating the club efforts for this years Carl Roach 25m TT. The event had always been fantastically well supported by our club members and there is little point in changing a winning formula - so this year will effectively be a mirror of previous years.

So - that well-worn phrase ... call for volunteers please.

We have various names in slots as follows :

Catering - Allan, Mary, Tina, Louise
Results board and presentation – Steve L
Time keepers – Robin Field & Fran / Norman James / Tudor Thomas
Lead Marshal – Andy Harries (total course – will want a couple of Lieutenants)
Large scale sheets - rider / results - Steve L
Finish times relayed to HQ - Tony M
Start area club rep (as per Police form) - Haydn Lewis

So, the other main jobs looking for owners

Signing on/off and numbers management at HQ (usual HQ - Hirwaun Community Centre which is open from 7.00am)
Signing the course
Marshalling (the more the merrier)
Verify riders presence at turn & approx time
Pushers (a few, as there is provision for 240 riders)

There is some new news - the McDonalds roundabout is likely to be busier than in previous years (new KFC opened on the other side of the dual carriageway to McDonalds) and so I think we should provide additional marshalls at this point - especially on the outward stage. Also, due to possible increased traffic here, the first rider will be off at 8.01 (historically, we have aimed for the last rider off at 12.00 and started at whatever time the field size dictates). This means that we all have to be in place a little earlier ... but at least we finish earlier :-)

There is always something else to do, so if you can be at the HQ to assist in any capacity then that would also be appreciated. If you are unsure of what is required, there are plenty of experienced members who can point you in the right direction and answer questions.

I do not have a key to the lock-up so either need to get one or someone with a key needs to go and verify the signs etc. We had the correct number for the 'usual' signs last year so I'm assuming we will be okay ... but better not assume. Remember that last year we included signs from HQ to the start and need to repeat that.

Ogmore Valley Wheelers always puts on a fantastic, well supported event, so this year should be no different. The more people who can volunteer and commit to the date, the better.


15. Club and Open Events
......................"To ensure the safe running of OVW Open events, the Event Secretary will reserve the right to withdraw any OVW rider to provide extra marshalling cover. In these instances, the club will reimburse the withdrawn rider/riders with their entry fees.
Not withstanding any CTT or BC regulations, the event secretary’s decision on all matters appertaining to the event will be final.

And yes, this is largely a copy of the last 3 year's postings - which themselves were unashamedly copied from Teresa's note from 2016 :-)

Please shout out if out think I have missed anything.

Many thanks.

Ron ; for tomorrow - I can be at the lockup by 9.00 ish or it will need to be 12.30 or anytime later (as I have to run my Dad to the doc's). What works best for you ? The signs are all sorted and so it should be easy to get what you need. If we can do 9.00 (school traffic permitting) then as long as I'm away by 10.15 or so that works well for me.

Andy, I will collect all the remaining signs and bring to club in the evening.

Andy, will talk tomorrow about meeting to sign the top half of the course; we have usually met at 6.00 but it a bit of a rush to get it all done with just 2 of us. A. N Other would be a big help here.

Okay, situation at the moment :-

Many thanks to those who have come forward to help. However, as of right now, it does feel as though we are coming up a little light on volunteers to ensure the usual super-smooth OVW event.

This is what we have :-

Catering - Allan, Mary, Tina, Louise
Results board and presentation – Steven Madeley
Time keepers – Robin Field & Fran / Norman James & Steve L / Tudor Thomas
Lead Marshal – Andy Harries (total course – will want a couple of Lieutenants)
 - Ron B, offering to take control of the Resolven/turn roundabout
 - Greg B ; Richard B ; Roy H ; Dave W ; Steve Curry ; Mark B
Large scale sheets - rider / results - Steve L
Verify riders presence at turn & approx time - Tony M/ANOther
Start area club rep (as per Police form) - Haydn Lewis
Pushing off - Haydn ; Nigel ; ANOther ?

First big/vital job needing an owner is clubhouse signing in/out.
Second important job is relaying the riders finish times to HQ - Tony M/ANOther. We need a better scheme than relying on mobile phone as the signal is patchy - we have a cunning plan :-)

So, all those who have not yet come forward and offered to help - please check your availability and come join the fun.

Andy ... we have done a sign count and have the following :-
4 x very large Cycle Event signs
10 x large Cycle Event signs
6 x large HQ signs (no arrows)
3 x wooden A board, some signs cable tied to them
26 x yellow/black arrow signs (CTT course direction type)
19 x smaller yellow/black plain arrow signs
13 x larger (40x30cm) yellow/black plaiin arrow signs
20 x large (40x30cm) yellow/red arrows ... thinking maybe to use these for directions from HQ to start
12 x OVW signs (25x25cm)
a few other L or R or no arrow small signs

Ron - last year you came up trumps with jumbo sized cable ties. Do you still have a supply or do we need to buy some ? I will get some more of the usual sized ties that are re-usable.

On the catering front, our experience has shown a preference for cakes over sandwiches. Can those who kindly volunteer to provide cakes please add to this thread - this will allow Mary & Allan to judge how much other food we need to buy.

Please shout out if you think I've missed anything.

Thanks everyone.
 
 

Hi Mark,
Planning to be there. See you at 7.00.
Terry

Planning to be there - unless the rain comes in as predicted by Accuweather 🌨

Hi all,

As most are aware, I will be coordinating the club efforts for this years Carl Roach 25m TT. The event had always been fantastically well supported by our club members and there is little point in changing a winning formula - so this year will effectively be a mirror of last year.

So - that well-worn phrase ... call for volunteers please.

We have various names in slots as follows :

Catering - Allan, Mary, Tina, Louise
Results board and presentation – Steven Madeley
Time keepers – Robin Field & Fran / Norman James & Steve L / Tudor Thomas
Lead Marshal – Andy Harries (total course – will want a couple of Lieutenants)
Large scale sheets - rider / results - Steve L
Verify riders presence at turn & approx time - Tony M
Start area club rep (as per Police form) - Haydn Lewis (yes, I know LOL)

So, the other 'main jobs' looking for owners

Headquarters - Hirwaun Community Centre
Signing on and numbers at HQ
Signing the course
Marshalling (the more the merrier)
Pushers (a few, as there is provision for 240 riders)
Signing off after the ride

There is always something else to do, so if you can be at the HQ to assist with riders’ questions or be able to cover, that would also be appreciated. If you are unsure of what is required, there are plenty of experienced members who can point you in the right direction and answer questions.

I no longer have a key to the lock-up so either need to get one or someone with a key needs to go and verify the signs etc. We had the correct number for the 'usual' signs last year so I'm assuming we will be okay ... but better not assume. There is one probable addition - signs from HQ to the start. It shouldn't really be necessary, but we did have one or two issues in 2018 and so need to avoid a repeat of that (and other clubs are doing it)

Ogmore Valley Wheelers always puts on a fantastic, well supported event, so this year should be no different. The more people who can volunteer and commit to the date, the better.


15. Club and Open Events
......................"To ensure the safe running of OVW Open events, the Event Secretary will reserve the right to withdraw any OVW rider to provide extra marshalling cover. In these instances, the club will reimburse the withdrawn rider/riders with their entry fees.
Not withstanding any CTT or BC regulations, the event secretary’s decision on all matters appertaining to the event will be final.

And yes, this is largely a copy of the last 2 year's postings - which themselves were unashamedly copied from Teresa's note from 2016 :-)

Please shout out if I have missed anything obvious (or not   )

Many thanks.