JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Jonathan B » Mon Mar 17, 2008 1:54 pm

Put my name down for helping
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Peter Nobes » Mon Mar 17, 2008 3:01 pm

Doug,
There should be four of us Nobes's available on 29th March. Just so as you know thats Peter (me) Nan (the wife) and Tom and Josh (sons). We are happy to do just about anything - within reason!
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Snoop Doug » Mon Mar 17, 2008 8:59 pm

Thanks folks - more offers coming in so we're getting there in terms of pure numbers. Here is a list of duties that need to be fulfilled. Is anyone out there willing and able to fill any of the specialised roles? We urgently need help on things like cars and the role of commissaire.....

Cheers - Snoop

PROMOTER

Signing on
Signing on (ass)

Canteen 1
Canteen 2
Canteen 3
Canteen 4

Marshal refreshments

Lead Car
Commissaire Car and Driver
Commissaire (Scribe)
Ass Commissaire
Ass Commissaire car and driver
2nd Lead car
Neutral Service car
Race Aids Equipment (collection)
Facilities manager / Safety Officer (to arrange course signage)
Advance notices
Gear Checker for Juniors

Lap Board/Bell

Car Park Steward

Chief Judge
Judge (ass)
Judge (ass)

Motorbike outrider 1

Marshal 1 Turn 1
Marshal 2
Marshal 3
Marshal 4

Narrow Bridge Marshal 5
Narrow bridge Marshal 6

Marshal 7 Turn 2
Marshal 8
Marshal 9

Marshal 10 Turn 3
Marshal 11
Marshal 12

Narrow Bridge Marshal 13
Narrow bridge Marshal 14

Marshal 15 Turn 4
Marshal 16
Marshal 17
Marshal 18

Marshal 19 Turn 5
Marshal 20
Marshal 21
Marshal 22
Marshal 23

Marshal 24 Turn 6
Marshal 25
Marshal 26
Marshal 27
Marshal 28
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Jon H » Tue Mar 18, 2008 12:08 pm

Sir Snoop,

I've done car-based stuff in previous years, however I do not currently have BC membership which is a requirement for drivers using their cars for race duties - insurance and all that jazz. If ACC can sort me out a bronze membership I'm willing to do the same this year, otherwise I'll stand on a corner waving a flag.
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby CaroleH » Tue Mar 18, 2008 10:12 pm

I'M FRRRRREEEEE!!!! I can do marshalling. Don't put me with Mr Coles - him and 4x4 drivers don't see eye to eye :lol:

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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby mrP(Boonen)VT » Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:44 pm

[quote]If ACC can sort me out a bronze membership


I'm on the case Jon :wink:
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Ivor » Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:45 pm

can "car"...
although might need a bit of logistical juggling if I do the club run too.
oh and someone to tell me what to do. :)

PS I didn't get any "mass email"...
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Andrew G » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:18 pm

[quote="orv"]PS I didn't get any "mass email"...

I expect that as a reasonably new member (?) your email address hasn't been added to the spreadsheet that Snoop imported in to his email. Will probably be sorted when the Membership spreadsheet is next updated.
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:40 pm

Thanks Jon H, Carole and Orv. Details will follow on email. Orv - pm m yr email address I don't have it which may explain why you didn't get the mass email jobbie :? :shock:

Cheers - we're getting there... :wink:

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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Hal » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:25 pm

Sadely I'm in Wales this weekend so cannon marshal or race :cry:

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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Toks » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:10 pm

[quote="Hal"]Sadely I'm in Wales this weekend so cannon marshal or race :cry:

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Thats outrageous. Isn't there some kind of fine Hal can pay :wink: :lol: :lol: Obviously doing a recce of TOB :wink:
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Sarah_M » Sun Mar 23, 2008 10:10 pm

I'll help if it is something I can bring the children to (the older two can also help if there is something suitable for them to do) and if I can get there by public transport, accesible for a disabled child's buggy, travel with someone else who can help me carry him and the buggy up and down stairs or share a lift with someone else going.
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Snoop Doug » Wed Mar 26, 2008 11:17 am

Hi Sarah and thanks for your offer of help, much appreciated. As a nice shiny new member of ACC your willingness to volunteer puts many of our established regulars to shame. Given that this race is out in the sticks somewhere :shock: I'm really not sure how do-able this one will be for you. It takes place after the club run (sort of) and so the majority of helpers will be on two wheels I suspect. If someone is going by car and they can help Sarah get there and back pls post here. There are others that take place closer to home that may prove easier to manage.

Snoop

PS - we are still desperately short of help, got around 30 volunteers (thank you so much to everyone who has stuck their hand up) - need 20 more. I will do another mass email tonite, anyone on this forum who is a club run regular and yet to volunteer - please do so if you can :roll:
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby Marky Mark » Wed Mar 26, 2008 2:04 pm

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 :P :lol:

:?: 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.
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Re: JBS Memorial Road Race 29th March Help Required

Postby 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 :P :lol:

:?: 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.

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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

3= Yourself :) . 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.

Was it Danny?

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.
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