Carl Roach 25 mile TT - Sunday April 22nd, 2018

[Terry A]

Hi all,

As most are aware, I am 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, Lindy and Tina
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

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 last year so I'm assuming we will be okay ... but better not assume.

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, and you will make the Event Secretary very happy


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 In these instances, the club will reimburse the withdrawn rider/riders with their entry fees.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 last year's post which itself was unashamedly copied from Teresa's note from 2016 :-)

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

Many thanks.

[Dave W]

Put me down for marshalling

[Greg B]

Happy to help, I can do the marshalling.

[ron b]

I will sign and marshal the Resolven roundabout and the turn, I will need some helpers please. Of course I will give you a lift Ben!😉 I will pick up the signs and other bits from the lock up.

[ron b]

Only one month to go, we need some names please.

[ron b]

I will be supplying a Carrot 🥕 cake for the event, it would be nice if we could have a list of who is making what and the logistics of getting the goodies to Mission Control. The more home made we have the less Mary has to buy. Can we have a separate page please.

[Toestrapsteve]

Hoping to ride and happy to help
 

[Greg B]

My wife can make some cup cakes🍪

[Nige]

happy to marshall

[Terry A]

Marshals :- Thanks to all those who have answered so far. Several others have spoken with me and I know they are able to help - so that our famed 'lead marshal' Andy can coordinate all his team can you please indicate here that you are available. This will allow Andy to make sure all points are covered.
Ron - thanks for your help; I spoke with Andy yesterday and he is fine with the areas you propose to cover. We just need to ensure the marshaling plan is coordinated by Andy.

Risk Assessment :- I will bring copies of the risk assessment to the club next Friday. This is a CTT document and shows the minimum we must adhere to - it is non-negotiable.

Signing on/off & numbers :- this is a key item and needs 2 people - if the weather is bad you will wish you had put your hand up !!

Catering :- thanks for the comment Ron; Mary and I had already discussed the need for a 'cake commitment' log and this will be set up by next Friday (cake sub-committee meeting planned)

Ron - I either need the keys back for the lock-up or - even better - are you able to do a count on hi-vis jackets and signs ? I currently have the full set of numbers/pins so if you are at the lock-up don't stress and think they are missing.  Also, last year we collected the signs well in advance and Andy and yourself shared them out and that worked well.

All is looking okay with the various bodies although I am waiting for confirmation that the planned roadworks on the Hirwaun estate are not going to impact us.

So far ~ 70 entries.

Many thanks folks - 4 weeks to go !!

[xrayspecs]

I'll do signing on / off and numbers Terry.

[Reece0]

Happy to help with marshalling. I'm able to get some hi viz if short.

[RichardB]

I let Andy know on Friday I'm available to marshall again.

[ron b]

Terry, last year we had a map with all the sign location, I know what I need for the two roundabouts in cluding Hi Viz. I will check and hopefully buy cable ties from the internet tomorrow.

[Terry A]

Ron, yes - the map does a great job of showing exactly what we need - Andy has a copy.