The rollers are now in the club house, with the clock. All ready for Friday.
Please be there prompt at 8.00pm if you are having a go. Firstly you will need to sign on then warm up before the action starts at 8.30. Any spectator might set up the rollers and clock, please give us a hand and come along to cheer on the competitors.
As far as I know there are no women competing so there is not a prize but I would be happy to provide one if two or more tell me in advance they are competing, and actually do.
As last year I will provide a bottle of wine (NOT Champagne this year -boo) for the winner. The trophy will be presented at the Annual Dinner in November.
We will decide on the way the event is to run when we have all the riders registered but it is likely that seeding will take place by each rider first competing a 1 kilometer TT against the clock. In the knockout competition each rider will compete against others with one ride each but the final pair will ride best of 3.
So, bring along the cow bells and your best shouting voices to encourage the efforts being made. Speeds of up to 50kph will be reached on 0.4 metre wide rollers. Riders may be held by 'seconds' and these are not limited in number but -watch your fingers !
Riders are advised to sort out their gears before arriving. They will be checked and 80'' may not be exceeded at any time. They should also bring their warm-up rollers if they can, and I suggest, a change of clothing and a towel.
See you there !
Tim
