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Unless
it's unavoidable please don't warm-up on the actual course when other riders
have started. If you do cross the finish line as part of your warm-up please
signal to the timekeeper that you are not yet competing.
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In the actual event it helps to call your number as you finish
as numbers can be obscured.
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Sometimes
riders miss their start because of warming up, or other 'distractions'.
In an open event they would lose time for this. Unless you have a 'mechanical'
please be available when your number is called. Gaps can lead to confusion
for the timekeepers, especially when a rider takes a later slot.
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Since
we've had the booking system we get 'no-shows' which leave gaps in the running
order. Please cancel if you can't make it to allow others to take the vacant
slots. Please
don't book a very late number unless it's absolutely
essential as
it could result in a large gap ahead of you and some very grumpy timekeepers
waiting for you to start & finish. Please
read the explanatory
page to find out how to use the system.
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New
riders need to know that 'drafting' is not allowed. If you are overtaken
the onus is on you to drop back.
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Please
be courteous to other road users, even if they're in the wrong! Do not bring
the club into disrepute, or invite undue police attention.
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If you
have a problem during an event the timekeepers need to know. We don't
leave until everyone is accounted for. Please be aware that if you
have an 'incident' in a club event to let us know. We may need to provide
a report in case there are repercussions at a later date.
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Safety
is becoming ever important and all competitors wil be required to sign to
say they've read the guidelines.