UPDATE
That's it folks. The scene is set for a great night on Tuesday. We have 68 entries which include 10 Oggies with a good chance we might win something this year although the competition is pretty stiff. Please download and read the Start Sheet for details.
Duties for all the helpers (see below for newbie marshals at Aberdulais) have been allocated. HQ at Resolven is booked for 5.00pm when Allan and Mary will be there to set up the teas and Richard B is to put out the Competition numbers and take charge of riders signing on.
The first riders start at 18.33 and I will be at the start with Start Timer Robin Field and the two Pushers Off, Terry and Haydn.
Marshals at the Resolven Roundabout are Wayne and Chris and Neil Bartlett is in charge of marshals Roy H; Tony M and Andy Green who are all newbies at the Aberdulais turn
I still need two marshals at Resolven to give direction and assist with safety at the junction with the B4242. Anyone reading this who can be available please either ring or text me on 07840 338754 or turn up at latest 6.00pm on the night. This is a very important marshalling point and your presence would be much appreciated.
Your President, Norman James, is Finish Timekeeper. If there is another member who would like to sit with him to record numbers of finishing riders, that too would be appreciated.
Your Chairman Steven Madeley is in charge of the Result Board and will do the presentations after the event. All riders who have competed are asked to gather at the Result Board with Steven to assist with the 'sums'.
All marshals should have dayglow jackets. These will be at HQ from 5.00pm onward. I advise that you should wear stout shoes or boots and have waterproofs if the forecast is for possible rain. Would all marshals also ensure that any signs at your marshalling points are brought back to HQ at the end of the event.
The marshals job is to give 'presence' to the event. You are not allowed to stop or interfere with traffic but you may give direction to the riders and indicate to motorists the presence of cyclists. Riders are expected to know the course and you are not responsible should they go off course (unless you direct them off).
All helpers please return to HQ for a cup of tea and a piece of cake afterwards and, if you can, stay for the presentations.
Please note everyone, we have not booked the large car park and the owner has been known to take car registration numbers of those who park there. It is therefore at your own risk if you do.
See you Tuesday
Tim
