2008 Gear Restrictions CHANGES! TO ALL WHOM THIS APPLIES

[MJ_1993]

3.3 Gear Restrictions

3.3.1 In all road events (other than events promoted in accordance with T.R. 7.12) juniors shall be restricted to a maximum gear such that the distance covered per crank revolution is 7.93 metres. The gear restriction shall not apply to seniors.

3.3.2 In all events other than under the provisions of 3.3.3 below, Youth category riders shall be restricted to maximum gears as shown in the following table.

YOUTH CATEGORY GEAR RESTRICTIONS

CATEGORY
ROAD

RACING
TRACK

RACING
ROLLER

RACING

YOUTH A
6.93 metres
6.93 metres
7.93 metres

YOUTH B
6.45 metres
6.45 metres
7.40 metres

YOUTH C
6.05 metres
6.05 metres
6.94 metres

YOUTH D
5.40 metres for all events.

YOUTH E
5.10 metres for all events.


3.3.3 For track and roller racing events where a Youth A, B or C rider has received dispensation from BCHQ to compete against riders of an older category, then that rider shall be restricted in gearing to that of the older category.

[Stu Merckx Man]

what ratio would 7.93 metres be?

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

Whatever the ratio mr P(boonen)VT ,no less, told me it (the distance) actually has to be physically measured on the ground.

Get your chalk out!

[Jon C C on a Bianchi]

what has changed, Mo?

the distance look the same to me.

[MJ_1993]

Track and Road I think John, Youth A.

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

This is the change as previously riders had to try and keep up on their lower gears if they were promoted up a category

[quote]3.3.3 For track and roller racing events where a Youth A, B or C rider has received dispensation from BCHQ to compete against riders of an older category, then that rider shall be restricted in gearing to that of the older category.

[MJ_1993]

apparently you have a trophy or sumink for me? (Mr PVT)

[mrP(Boonen)VT]

There is a trophy that was awarded to you as I told you at Hillingdon, you were the club's best Junior rider , but did not come to the Annual Dinner to collect it.

I think Jon H has it