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2008 Time Trial Weekly Results |
Spring is here, and it is time to get in gear. The Rapid
Wheelmen Time Trials start on Monday May 5 and end on Monday August 25
(no TT on holidays). Sign up in the parking lot of Ada Park (the Grand River lot)
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from 6:00 to 6:20 PM every Monday evening.
All participants are required to join the Rapid Wheelmen. There is no fee for the Time Trials. The first rider will be sent off at 6:31 p.m. Riders leave in one minute intervals. The 15 mile down-and-back course is flat to rolling.
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.
In 2005 we will be introducing a new racing class. We will
establish a separate category for VINTAGE CLASS bikes.
To qualify for this class, your bike must be a steel framed 10 or 12
speed without any titanium or carbon fiber components. The bike
must have downtube or stem mounted shift levers. No aero bars or
clipless pedals are permitted. If you would like to be scored in
the vintage class, you must declare yourself in this class at sign up.
We are hoping this will encourage people with older style bikes to
participate.
People remark what a warm friendly atmosphere we have at the Time
Trials, and you will find lots of encouragement in your quest to
improve your speed. This is one of the best benefits of being a
member of the Rapid Wheelmen. Don't miss out.
Time Trials Coordinator |
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The Rapid Wheelmen Race Team TT welcomes club members of all ages. Contact Carolyn Chapman Rules: Rapid Wheelmen MEMBERS ONLY. Registration opens at 6:00 p.m. and CLOSES at 6:25 p.m. No sign-ups after 6:25 p.m. Sign an entry and release form and give it to the timer to get a start time/number. Vintage Class Bikes must meet ALL these requirements: Steel frame A
securely fastened ANSI/Snell approved helmet must be worn. Riders
under 18 must have a parent/guardian signature on the release form. No warm up or cool down on the course after 6:30 PM. Report to the staging area at least 3 minutes before your start time. Stage on the bike path at the west end of the park near Buttrick. Wait on the bike path, not in the road, until you are called to start. First rider off at 6:31 p.m. sharp. Ride on the right side of the road 7.5 miles to the turn-around at the stop ahead sign. Turn only when traffic is clear and return. Ride single file at all times except when passing. NO DRAFTING. Call out your number near the finish line. The timer will give the times in the parking lot only after the last rider finishes. Do not approach the timer for your time. Whenever stopped, riders and bikes shall be completely off the road surface. Keep the entrance drive to the park clear at all times. Times will not be given out until after the last rider finishes. Since our Time Trials are very visible to the area residents, you must be responsible and courteous. Remember, you represent your club.
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