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	Rapid Wheelmen Weekly Time Trial


2009 Time Trial Results 2008 Time Trial Final Results 2007 Time Trial Final Results 2007 Results by Category 2006 Time Trial Final Results 2005 Time Trial Final Results 2004 Time Trial Final Results 2003 Time Trial Final Results 2002 Time Trial Final Results 2001 Time Trial Summary		2010 TIME TRIALS START MAY 3 The Time Trials is truly an event for participants at any level of fitness. We welcome people who have never ridden in a race before as well as seasoned athletes. There is room for everyone. If you have never raced before or feel that you may be slower, you can request an early start time so that you finish with the others. The only requirement for a Time Trialist is for you to put forth your very best effort. You will establish your own base time upon your own fitness level. You can come back as many times as you like throughout the season and try to improve your personal best time. Children are welcome but subject to special rules. Carolyn Chapman Time Trials Coordinator timetrials@rapidwheelmen.com
		The Rapid Wheelmen Time Trials are open to Rapid Wheelmen MEMBERS ONLY. You may join at sign up. What is it? An individual event in which one rides against the clock for approximately 15 miles. Where is it held? Grand River Avenue, Ada, MI Register at Ada Park, Grand River Avenue entrance. [map] When? Every Monday May through August. Registration opens at 5:45 PM and CLOSES at 6:15 PM No sign-ups after 6:15 PM. First rider off at 6:31 PM sharp. Rules: A securely fastened ANSI/Snell approved helmet must be worn. Riders must read and sign a release form. Riders under age 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the release form. Riders under age 13 must ride with a parent/guardian. To ride: Sign entry and release form and give it to the timer. S/he will assign you a start time/number. The staging area is in the at Ada Park in the Grand River parking lot. Report to the starting area at least 3 minutes before your start time. At 6:30 PM the timer starts the clock and calls the first rider to the line. The first rider starts at 6:31 PM. Successive riders start at one minute intervals. Ride on the right side of the road 7.5 miles to the stop ahead sign. Turn around only when traffic is clear and ride back. Call out your number near the finish line. Do not approach the timer for your time. More rules: No warm up or cool down on Grand River after 6:30 p.m. Once you have completed the Time Trial, do not cross the finish line again. Whenever stopped, riders and bikes shall be completely off the road surface. Keep the entrance drive to the park clear at all times. Ride single file at all times except when passing. NO DRAFTING. Times will not be given out until after the last rider finishes. A point person must be at the turn around for course record attempts. Time Trials are very visible to the area residents. Please ride in a responsible and courteous manner. Remember, you represent your club. Times: a record of times is kept on each rider. At the end of the season, your best time will be listed in the Rapid Wheelmen newsletter. Participation awards will be given out at a general meeting in the fall. Times will be submitted each week to the Grand Rapids Press Sports Scoreboard. Results will be e-mailed to local bicycle shops on Tuesday mornings. Results will also be posted on the Rapid Wheelmen web site which at: www.rapidwheelmen.org. QUESTIONS: Carolyn Chapman at 868-5217 or 318-8566 timetrials@rapidwheelmen.com POTLUCK SUPPER AFTER THE FINISH OF THE LAST TIME TRIAL.