Roller Derby competition Friday 9th March

[Andy H]

The rollers have had new bands fitted and are 'up and running'.

Mark Rosser will be defending his title on Friday 9th March. Don't let him have it easy. come along and have a go, the more the merrier.
You don't even need to be experienced, you can have 'helpers' to steady you, while you ride although I suggest it's worth having a go beforehand.
To that end we will be having a practice night, the week before, on Friday 2nd March.

This is a bit of fun and needs you as club members to come along and have a go and lend your support. Remember it's not all about the winning, taking part is what counts!!

If anybody wants to ride the rollers this Friday then we can get them out but we are a bit limited for space due to the book sale.

[Andy H]

Due to the poor weather there won't be a club night tonight, so no roller practice unless you do it at home!

[Andy H]

Reminder that the roller derby competition is this Friday.
The format is:-
Individual time trial to establish seeding.
Knockout competition head to head with a single ride until the final which is best of three.
There is a limit to the size of gear you can use and this will be measured on the night

Please come along and enter, the only experience you need is the ability to ride a bike, helpers can be used to ‘keep you upright’!
Plan to start ASAP after 8:00pm depending on how long it takes to set up..

[norman james]

Gearing for the Roller Derby.
As usual the maximum gear that can be used is 80 inches, i.e.20ft.10¾ inches per revolution. 
The chainring / rear sprocket combinations permitted as per gear chart are :- 32 x 11, 36 x 12, 39 x 14, 45 x 15, 45 x 16,
51 x 17, 54 x 18, 57 x 19, 60 x 20.
All gears will be checked prior to the start of competition.

[norman james]

Result of the Roller Derby held at the Clubroom on Friday 9th.March 2018.

Stage 1  -  Time Trial over 1 kilometre.
Mark Rosser      1min. 04.44secs.
Dave Walters     1min. 07.50secs.
Nick Langley      1min. 07.66secs.

Stage 2  -  "Round Robin" matches over 1 kilometre.
1  Mark Rosser  1min.02.01secs. beat Dave Walters 1min.04.60secs.
2  Dave Walters 1min.04.16secs. beat Nick Langley 1min.04.54secs.
3  Mark Rosser  1min.03.82secs. beat Nick Langley 1min. 04.20secs.

Result = 1.  Mark Rosser  1min.02.01secs.
             2.  Dave Walters 1min.04.16secs.
             3.  Nick Langley  1min.04.20secs.

Timekeeper = Norman James.
Gear Checker = Norman James. (80 inches).
Competition Rollers erected / dismantled by Andy Harries.

History  -  2017 Roller Derby held at the Clubroom friday 10th.February 2017.
Result = 1.  Mark Rosser   1min.00.49secs.
             2.  Dave Walters  1min.03.60secs.
             3.  Mike Hill         1min.10.84secs.
             4.  Reece Adams  1min.13.47secs.
             5.  Nick Langley   1min.21.50secs.

Many thanks to all the members who attended and encouraged the competitors.
             

[Nick Langley]

Thanks ffor the time keeping Norman, really enjoyed that