by Andrew G » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:29 pm
[quote="Marky Mark"]I would feel bad and walk around with my head lowered if as a new member I did not help out.
I Marky Mark, have not got a clue on what to do when it comes to helping out on a race day.
SO I'M IN AND WOULD LOVE TO OFFER MY HELP I will need some help on the personal level with a few unanswered questions.
This might help all of us new members and might even get you a few more shy ones to offer their help.
1. Do we do the full club run first?
2. What time does the race start and finish?
3. If we start helping after half a club run, what do we have to bring? experience will help on this one.
4. Bring a heavy rucksack with cloths and shoes?
5. Cake?
6. Cuddly toy?
7. Then do we all ride back together after the race to complete the club run?
And finally, who put the ram in the ram-a-lam-a-ding-dong?
Marky Mark P.S i'm still not getting emails either.
Top man.
1= Yes to cafe and then retrace to HQ.
2=
[quote]Helpers for JBS Memorial RR @ Henfold Hill Circuit
Saturday 29 March 2008
Leigh Village Hall booked 12:00pm - 6:00pm
11:00 am Race briefing for helpers at Charlwood Café
12:20 pm Race briefing for helpers at HQ
1.10 pm Signing on closes (reserves catered for)
1:30 pm Race starts
4.45 pm (approx) Race Finishes
. It all depends on the weather forecast really. I'd say cleat covers are fine if you don't mind standing in cycling shoes. There is a while between laps (not sure how many miles they are but say between 20-30 mins) and you can normally find somewhere to sit and chat for this - fence, floor etc but again can depend on the weather. You will get colder standing about so a windproof/rain jacket and a hat is a good minimum, the biggest mistake made is not realising how chilly it can be standing by the roadside, particularly after you've been cycling. I think it is due to be a bit windy this weekend too.
4= Personal choice again. I'm going to use my commuting bike as it has a rack and I'll stick panniers on it. I'll need one to carry my camera anyway but it'll also allow me to bring a few light layers of clothes to stay warm/dry. I have SPDs on my mountain bike so will try and switch those over to the commuter so I can wear those shoes which means I won't need to weigh myself down anymore than necessary and still have a flat sole to stand on. But will I go all Nicholas Crane and tie an umbrella to my top tube?
5= A bit of food and a drink is always a good idea. You could take a light bag for your back and get these at the cafe though to save lugging stuff about.
6= If you think it'll help but you'll have a couple of others on your marshal point so you shouldn't need to bring one for the company.
7= Yes just a fairly direct ride back.
It all tends to be a pretty social affair, chat at HQ before heading out. Then plenty of chatting between laps. Whilst marshalling shout yourself silly at the Addiscombe riders as they come past. Back to HQ for a cuppa and then head off when ready.
I would er on the side of caution re clothing as it won't be much fun if you start getting cold, and possibly wet, and have no waterproof or spare layer. The route is pretty tree lined so sheltering there is an option between laps too if there is a shower or two.
It's only one CR so I take the view that you can afford to take it easy one week if you have a rucksack or pannier and just enjoy it. I'll certainly be dropping down groups this week with a fully loaded bike.