Tour de Freuchie 2010
Date will be Saturday 2nd January, start time 12.30 pm
There’s some concern about the state of the road round Lathrisk; it may have been all sorted by 2nd January, but if it’s not, we’ll do what we did last year and mark the worst of the pot holes with cones. We’ll try to get a better copy of the map for this post, but for the moment, Alan W’s note says:
Why are we racing?
Very good question! From the Cricket Club perspective; sponsorship, the events in the clubhouse during the day and the winter buffet disco at night, this event will raise a substantial sum for the Club funds. From a health perspective the race will allow us to burn off some of those Christmas Calories. From a realist perspective it’s a chance to toast the festive period in good company.
The Race
31½ Mile Relay Race
Each lap is 4½ miles
Each team should consist of one lady (the captain) and three guys. The captain will be required to complete one lap (the first lap), whilst the guys will be required to complete two laps each, therefore each team completes seven laps.
The Circuit
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Teams
Each Team consists of four cyclists. Teams will be issued Team Numbers and cyclists will be issued with Letters.
For example Team one will have cyclist 1a (the Captain), 1b, 1c and 1d. For the purpose of timings it is important that cyclists remain in the ‘a to d’ order (first four laps) and ‘b to d’ order (laps five to seven).
Starting
Each lap will start and finish at Freuchie Cricket Club.
This year we have restricted the number of teams competing, so all the Captains will start at the same time.
The Bike
In the interest of fairness, racers are not permitted. Mountain bikes only. Maximum of two bikes per team.
Race Marshals
Volunteer Race Marshals will be positioned around the course. Marshals will record cyclist passing designated points ensuring that each lap is completed correctly, whilst ensuring that the cyclist can race safely. Cyclist must obey the Marshals orders at all time. Any instruction/decision given by the Marshals are final.
Age Restrictions
All cyclists must be aged 13 or over.
Protection
It is recommended that cyclists wear a helmet and high visibility clothing.
Refreshment and Beverages – For Cyclists and Spectators
The Clubhouse and facilities will be open from 11am. Cyclist and spectators are invited to watch the race from the Clubhouse. Soup, Pies and Sandwiches will be available and of course the drink will be flowing, as always everything is reasonably priced.
Prizes
Prizes will be awarded after the race for:
· The team that finishes first
· The team that finishes second
· The fastest individual Lap
· The team with the best name
Winners and ‘not quite winners’ will be announced after the race.
More Information
To enter a team, for more information or sponsor sheets please contact; Alan Wallace (07872 379 224), Robbie Birrell (07960 568 376) or Scott Gourlay (07882 904 765).
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