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04/01/2012 19:48:39
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martin h
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British Cycling http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/
TLI http://tlicycling.org.uk/
LVRC http://www.lvrc.org/
Open Time Trials http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/
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12/04/2012 11:47:10
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rothers
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All,
When entering a British Cycling or Cycling Time Trials event, the entry form contains a declaration that you understand and agree to abide by all regulations.
There may also be further local regulations (for example tri bar rules at roundabouts in CTT events ) or a riders code of conduct (for example as used in the CDNW league. ). These extra regulations are usually listed on a league entry form or a time trial start sheet.
If you fail to comply with regulations you risk disqualification from the event (or series). Depending on the seriousness of the rule breach you may also suffer a fine, public sanction and or suspension from competition.
Please make sure that you read and understand all rules before signing on the dotted line and observe them when submitting entry forms, preparing your bicycle for and competing in events.
BC Rules
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/road/article/bcst_rulebook_and_constitution
CTT Rules
http://ctt.org.uk/Information/Procedure/Regulations/tabid/79/Default.aspx
If you are in any doubt please contact a committee member who will be glad to advise you.
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12/04/2012 13:56:32
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snowmole
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What is that 'no U-turns in sight of the start/finish' rule about anyway?
Certainly the standard BC terms as applied to some sportives are a classic example of 'power without responsibility'.
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12/04/2012 14:19:12
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rothers
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snowmole wrote:
What is that 'no U-turns in sight of the start/finish' rule about anyway?
You should not make a U turn in the vicintity of a time trial starting area - frowned upon.
snowmole wrote:
Certainly the standard BC terms as applied to some sportives are a classic example of 'power without responsibility'.
Dont quite understand what you mean by that but to answer it broadly by definition 'cyclosportives are non competitive and therefore most competition rules do not apply' Most of the rules are guidance to organsiers.
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12/04/2012 14:53:46
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snowmole
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rothers wrote:
You should not make a U turn in the vicintity of a time trial starting area - frowned upon.
Yes but why frowned upon?
rothers wrote:
snowmole wrote: Certainly the standard BC terms as applied to some sportives are a classic example of 'power without responsibility'. Dont quite understand what you mean by that but to answer it broadly by definition 'cyclosportives are non competitive and therefore most competition rules do not apply' Most of the rules are guidance to organsiers.
They say effectively 'You are responsible for your own safety and agree not to sue us, whilst being subject to our disciplinary procedures'.
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12/04/2012 15:06:09
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rothers
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snowmole wrote:
Yes but why frowned upon?
Common Sense dictates that you keep the highways as clear as possible. Its always been that way.
snowmole wrote:
They say effectively 'You are responsible for your own safety and agree not to sue us, whilst being subject to our disciplinary procedures'.
I've never found any issue with safety at BC events and on the whole their excellent framework gives little need for anyone to be concerned with such safety related litigation.
You have the choice of not entering any events and pursuing other cycling goals if you have issue with the rules of any organisation. Or you can pass your concerns on through to the BC / CTT regional board through clubs BC / CTT delegates. Please PM me with your specific concerns and I will pass them on for consideration.
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12/04/2012 15:21:08
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NickW
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rothers wrote:
snowmole wrote: Yes but why frowned upon?
Common Sense dictates that you keep the highways as clear as possible. Its always been that way.
There are also very good practical reasons for riders and organisers - the starter and pushers off are trying to concentrate on making sure that each and every rider sets off bang on time so that the competition is fair between all riders. The riders starting want to be off and away cleanly and without interruption or obstruction. So neither the riders about to/just started or the starters want to be distracted by other riders doing unnecessary u-turns close to the start. All it means in practice is using an iota of common sense by warming up away from the start line and only heading there in time for your start. Simples really.
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12/04/2012 16:25:17
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viv
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Nice one Rothers. As much as i snigger at some of the more trivial CTT rules they're not going anywhere soon so may as well know them and get used to them.
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12/04/2012 19:40:27
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Jonathan
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Ok Mr R - as I have been asked to take down my 'tongue in cheek' and hopefully 'mildly amusing' post I will do so! Really it has just summed up what I already knew anyway. I was also going to mention the use of 'inhalers' - but I won't now - oops looks like I already have done - sorry! BUT please allow me just this one observation... TOILETING!: Why do - what appear to be - a large number of male cyclists have to urinate at the side of the road before a race? And please don't give that old chestnut about 'bib tights'! - What's so wrong with a tree or hedge? - or just jump over a fence into a field? (well there could be the risk of landing on an 'observer' I suppose!) - Oh sorry I forgot...it makes a mess of the shoes! Anyway this old post thing has at least helped me come to some decisions...
I will try very very hard to get fit - this blasted illness aside (touch wood and all that!) - and later this year we will surely meet at one of the club 10's - and well - guess we'll just have to see what happens then! Big hugs! x
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edited by Jonathan on 12/04/2012
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