CLUB LEAGUE 2012 INFORMATION

Hi all

Details are now on the website front page of the calendar of races for 2012.

Some Key information regarding the running of the races this year

1. League DatesDespite the open racing season starting early, we will commence the league opening race on Sunday 26th Feb 11am at Black Bull with the circuit encompassing Dory's Forge.

2. League CalendarSome key changes. 2 x Sallygap finishes 21st June, 19th July. Hill Climb moved to 5th July, and unlike prior years there will be a race on Ras Week as it was felt the Ras had little impact on the running of/participation in the league

3. Inter Club Champs date-will be a Saturday final date to be confirmed.

4. MarshallingAs rider safety is the number 1 priority 18 marshals required per event, so all riders will be required to marshal at least 2 events (either roadside/lead cars). Once the rider matrix is concluded we will post the marshal dates and information on the website. It is your responsibility to turn up/find a swap for your marshal duties, and bans will be enforced for no-shows.

St Tiernan’s have produced a comprehensive document covering what is required of a marshal. We will post this information onto the forum. New riders, and recent league converts who have had no/little experience of marshalling duties, this is a key document to review ahead of turning up on the day.

Those rostered for marshalling a race need to make themselves known to the race organizer in good time ahead of the race, to ensure you get your points for marshalling. Please note that all marshals are requested to immediately return their flags and hi-vis jackets at the end of the race, to the race organizer.

5. Size of Race Groups The club will be assigning riders to the usual handicap group based on experience/ability. In prior years we only promoted riders, and did not demote riders. An example of this will be for the season ahead, we plan to make Limit a bigger/stronger group that has a chance of staying away and potentially getting placings. The aim is to try and get riders in each group to learn to work together rather than having them struggling/sitting in at the back of the Semi Limit, Semi Scratch groups. Once sign on numbers hit 80 riders we will again enforce a move race to DMS.

6. Placings of Riders-Top 8 placing agreed for 2012, with Top 6 in each TT agreed

7. First Aid/AmbulanceIf for any reason if the ambulance does not turn up for one of the races, no race will be run.

8. Rider Registration for Club League participation is end of January. We will then assign riders into their groups and you will be required to sign on, at every race as per last year. Unless you are pre-registered for the League and have your name/license number on the sign on sheet, you will not be able to ride. Riders who leave it too late to organize/turn up on the day will not be able to race the event.

9. Eligibility: Only 2012 Fully paid club members with Cycling Ireland Club Competition License or Full Open Racing License are allowed to ride the League.

The marshalling roster for this season is now up on the front page.

It is up to everyone who has signed up to ride the league to find out their own marshalling dates, and to make sure that they are there on the dates listed.

If you can't do the night for which you are rostered, no panic, just make sure to arrange a substitute in plenty of time. If you don't know anyone who can swap in for you then here is a good place to ask.

Anyone want to trade for August 23rd? My wife (and I) are expecting a baby that week....

Pat - I've got the 28th June if that's any good to you?

MARSHAL DOCUMENT

The following text was from a 'How To Marshal' document circulated to all clubs by St Tiernan's last season.

Its very comprehensive in terms of covering what is required as a marshal. Recommended reading for new club league racers, and a refresher for those of us who have been racing a bit longer

ORWELL WHEELERS, ST. TIERNANS, STAGG LUCAN, USHER IRC, UCD

MARSHAL MATRIX


• All riders that have applied to be part of the league (the list provided by each club rep) have been entered onto the marshal list.
• Riders were selected by random and assigned a race to marshal.
• Please consult the list for your assigned date.
• If you are unable to make your assigned date please organise a replacement.
• If you do not marshal or get a replacement there will be a penalty to be advised by committee. At the very minimum you will not be allowed ride the league until you do marshal. If you marshalling date is towards the end of the year you will not be able to race the league in 2011.
• We will have at least 2 marshals on each corner.
• Any riders that are added to the list late will be added to the matrix when and where a marshal is required by the discretion of the committee.

It is important that you do contribute to the marshalling.
When you are racing I am sure you ride better knowing that there are marshals on corners and in lead cars when possible. This is the same for other riders when you stand on a corner. This is a voluntary run league so it is important that all riders play their part.

If you already are a seasoned rider/marshal all of the information below will come second nature to you, however, there are a large amount of new riders and old riders that have never experienced marshalling so hopefully this will be off assistance to you.

All marshals must sign on before the race. Your signature is proof that you completed your marshalling duties.
Where possible please attend the race by car, you may be needed to be a lead car.
Please present yourself to the organising committee as early as possible. It will not be acceptable if riders turn up for marshalling duties and then try and race ahead of the groups to get to their designated corner. This is not safe for you or the following bunches.

What to do when marshalling

• The main priority of a marshal during a race is to provide safety to the riders and other road users when the riders are in the area. All of our races are held on open roads and if we are unable to cover all the corners we are unable to hold a race. A marshal should be easily visible by road users (yellow jacket, red flag, etc) and must be a member of Cycling Ireland for insurance reasons.

• There are times when other road users become irate when they are asked to slow down and wait till riders pass by a specific point. The best way to handle any verbal abuse is to always be polite, smile and remind the road user that the period of time they are asked to stop is a very short period.

• Do not get involved in any confrontation with the road user. If the authorities (Garda Siochana, Local Council) believe that the riders are being a nuisance on the roads they can and will prevent us from holding these races.


Riders turning left in a race where there is no traffic coming from the right -
• The marshal will stand on the road directing the riders down the turn. They will also be indicating to traffic coming towards the riders to slow down. If there is any bad surface/gravel/potholes on the corner or cars stopped too close to the corner do not hesitate to shout out to the riders to ensure they know of any issues

• The second marshal should move ahead on the road that the riders will be joining to signal to any oncoming traffic of the riders approaching. All cars should be brought to a stop until the riders have passed.

• If there is only one marshal on the corner the lead car will assume the roll of the second marshal.

Riders turning right in a race where there is no traffic coming from the left –
• The marshal will stand on the road to stop oncoming traffic; they will also directing the riders to take the turn. If there is any bad surface/gravel/potholes on the corner or cars stopped too close to the corner do not hesitate to shout out to the riders to ensure they know of any issues.

• When the road is a very busy main road it maybe a requirement to have 3 marshals on the corner

• The second marshal should move ahead on the road that the riders will be joining to signal to any oncoming traffic of the riders approaching. All cars should be brought to a stop until the riders have passed.

• If there is only one marshal on the corner the lead car will assume the roll of the second marshal.


Riders approaching a cross roads and turning left, right or going straight –
• The marshals will need to stop the traffic coming in all directions (from the left, right and oncoming) at this junction.

• When this occurs it is normally on a very busy junction so it is important that the marshal is clearly visible and gives oncoming traffic sufficient notice. An example of this is the left turn onto the main Trim road back to the finish on the “Green Sheds” circuit.
Marshals on the finish line –
• When marshals are on the finish line there will be a requirement to stand 80m – 100m further beyond the finish line to stop oncoming traffic

• Marshals will be required to take numbers/names of finishing riders at the end of the race. The top 7 places are all that is needed.


What to do in a lead car

• The lead car should keep approximately 100 yards ahead of the group.

• Hazard lights, beacon light (when available) should be on during the race

• The lead car should drive far enough ahead of the group to ensure that if traffic overtakes the group during the race they will have a place to pull in.

• The “private” car can then overtake the lead car when it is safe to do so. This helps keep the traffic flowing and prevents long tailbacks.

• When the lead car approaches a corner that is on the race circuit they must drive ahead of the group to warn oncoming traffic. If there is no 2nd marshal on the corner the lead car must stop the oncoming traffic safely. Please make sure it does not happen on a corner and that it is possible to pull away when the bunch comes into view.

• When the lead car approaches the bunch ahead (this will occur in the handicap races) they will either overtake the bunch ahead or pull over and let the riders behind join the bunch ahead.

• If the lead car needs to overtake a group of riders it is customary that you repeatedly sound your horn. Please do this quickly and in short bursts so the riders know there is not an irate driver behind them. Only overtake when it is safe to do so ensuring there is enough space to pass the riders and there is a clear road ahead.

These points are not written in stone and are only a guide to ensure that races are run safely. Changes can occur on the night so please be alert at all times.

Thank you in advance for contributing to the safety of the races, also if you have made it this far I really appreciate it. I have lost count of the amount of times I have been told “I do not know what to do as a marshal” when organising races

On behalf of the Thursday League Committee
Brian Hayden
St Tiernans C.C.

LATEST LIST OF ORWELL RIDERS SIGNED UP TO RIDE CLUB LEAGUE 2012

04/04/2012


GROUP NAME CI No
1 LIMIT Aine Keogh 12U14005
2 LIMIT Ania Król 12A4491
3 LIMIT Aoife Sheridan 12JR003
4 LIMIT Bernard English  12NC1242
5 LIMIT Ciara O'Hagan 12NC0038
6 LIMIT Ciara Scott 12NC0031
7 LIMIT Ciaran Keogh 12U12006
8 LIMIT Colum Sower 12NC0032
9 LIMIT Cormac Bracken 12A4366
10 LIMIT David Fitzgerald 12NC0035
11 LIMIT David Halpin 12NC1492
12 LIMIT David Hendron 12NC0847
13 LIMIT Declan Darcy  12NC1333
14 LIMIT Donal Brady TBC
15 LIMIT Donnacha McCormack 12NC0036
16 LIMIT Eddy Lane 12NC0849
17 LIMIT Eoin Quinsey 12U14088
18 LIMIT Eric Downey  12NC1466;
19 LIMIT Gert Conradie 12NC0238
20 LIMIT Ivan O'Brien 12NC0851
21 LIMIT Jack O'Connor 12U16112
22 LIMIT Jack Rice 12U16152
23 LIMIT James Benson 12A4367
24 LIMIT Jamie Busher 12A4018
25 LIMIT John Connolly 12A4492
26 LIMIT John Paul Corcoran;  12NC1334
27 LIMIT John Twomey 12NC0043
28 LIMIT Julain Moore TBC
29 LIMIT Keith Harte 12NC0044
30 LIMIT Leo Casey 12NC0045
31 LIMIT Lloyd Moore 12NC0046
32 LIMIT Lucy Soden 12NC0047
33 LIMIT Margaret Donnelly 12A4020
34 LIMIT Mark Binnington 12NC0240
35 LIMIT Martin Wallace TBC
36 LIMIT Michael Clancy  12NC1154
37 LIMIT Naoise Sheridan 12U16005
38 LIMIT Niall Tobin 12NC0058
39 LIMIT Nick Watson 12A3084
40 LIMIT Patricia Buckley 12A4024
41 LIMIT Patrick Smith TBC
42 LIMIT Paul Brosnan 12NC0050
43 LIMIT Paul Jackson 12A4494
44 LIMIT Paul Lovett 12NC0052
45 LIMIT Paul O'Brien 12NC0569
46 LIMIT Paul O'Neill 12NC0053
47 LIMIT Philippe Bourdarias 12NC0570
48 LIMIT Rachel Kaye Mellor 12U16006
49 LIMIT Ronan Foley 12NC0056
50 LIMIT Rónán Ó hAillúin TBC
51 LIMIT Ryan McCarthy 12NC0571
52 LIMIT Sinead McBreen 12A3430
53 LIMIT Siobhán O'Connor 12A4215
54 LIMIT Stephen Hayden 12NC0572
55 LIMIT Timothy Kaye Mellor 12U14006
56 LIMIT Tony Brady  12A4683;

CLUB NAME CI No
1 SEMI-LIMIT Aideen Collard 12A3007
2 SEMI-LIMIT Anne Dalton 12A4012
3 SEMI-LIMIT Barry Keogh 12NC0029
4 SEMI-LIMIT Barry Redmond 12NC0236
5 SEMI-LIMIT Brendan Canning 12A4013
6 SEMI-LIMIT Brian McConnell 12NC0237
7 SEMI-LIMIT Brian McNamara 12NC0030
8 SEMI-LIMIT Charlotte Macdonald 12A4014
9 SEMI-LIMIT Ciara Kinch TBC
10 SEMI-LIMIT Colum Bradley 12NC0568
11 SEMI-LIMIT Conor Montague 12NC0033
12 SEMI-LIMIT Craig Arrigan 12JR011
13 SEMI-LIMIT Damien Long 12NC0034
14 SEMI-LIMIT Darragh Long 12U16004
15 SEMI-LIMIT David O'Brien 12NC0848
16 SEMI-LIMIT Fiachra Ó Mathúna 12A4016
17 SEMI-LIMIT Fionn Griffin 12NC0850
18 SEMI-LIMIT Fionn Sheridan 12JR016
19 SEMI-LIMIT Ian Mellor 12A4017
20 SEMI-LIMIT Ian O'Keeffe 12NC0040
21 SEMI-LIMIT James Curran 12NC0039
22 SEMI-LIMIT Joe Chester 12A4224
25 SEMI-LIMIT John Latham 12NC0150
26 SEMI-LIMIT Julia Phillips 12NC0239
27 SEMI-LIMIT Konstantinos Michalitsis 12A4339
43 SEMI-LIMIT Les Walpole 12NC0955
28 SEMI-LIMIT Luke Foley 12A4493
29 SEMI-LIMIT Malcolm Garland TBC
30 SEMI-LIMIT Martyn Holmes 12A4021
31 SEMI-LIMIT Mick McKenna 12A3382
32 SEMI-LIMIT Noel Browne 12NC0853
33 SEMI-LIMIT Noel Flanagan 12NC0048
34 SEMI-LIMIT Paul Burgess 12NC0051
35 SEMI-LIMIT Paul Tansey 12NC0854
36 SEMI-LIMIT Peter Killeen 12A4026
37 SEMI-LIMIT Peter Seymour 12A4495
38 SEMI-LIMIT Robert Lawless 12NC0054
42 SEMI-LIMIT Rodney Joyce 12NC0956
23 SEMI-LIMIT Romano Morelli 12NC0957
39 SEMI-LIMIT Sandra Telford 12A4368
40 SEMI-LIMIT Sean McKenna 12JR055
41 SEMI-LIMIT Thomas O'Connell 12A3383
42 SEMI-LIMIT Victor Pomeroy 12A4143

1 SEMI-SCRATCH Barry Dace 12A3081
2 SEMI-SCRATCH Barry Dunne 12A3380
3 SEMI-SCRATCH Brian Hammond 12A4715
4 SEMI-SCRATCH Brian McArdle 12A4365
5 SEMI-SCRATCH Tom Blennerhassett 12A2026
6 SEMI-SCRATCH Dave Tansey 12A4015
7 SEMI-SCRATCH Declan Byrne 12A3082
8 SEMI-SCRATCH Declan Quigley 12A3008
9 SEMI-SCRATCH Dick O'Brien 12A3271
10 SEMI-SCRATCH Ed O'Mahony 12A4540
11 SEMI-SCRATCH Eddie Lynch 12A3009
12 SEMI-SCRATCH Gary Fleming 12A3272
13 SEMI-SCRATCH Gary McNulty 12A3264
14 SEMI-SCRATCH Gavin Dodd 12A4142
15 SEMI-SCRATCH John Lanigan 12NC0041
16 SEMI-SCRATCH John Marron 12NC0042
17 SEMI-SCRATCH Kenneth McCullagh 12A4019
18 SEMI-SCRATCH Liam Rowsome 12A3274
19 SEMI-SCRATCH Lloyd Berry 12A2040
20 SEMI-SCRATCH Martin Caddow 12A3381
21 SEMI-SCRATCH Neal Hudson 12A4022
22 SEMI-SCRATCH Noel Murphy 12NC0049
23 SEMI-SCRATCH Orla Hendron 12A3010
24 SEMI-SCRATCH Owen O'Flaherty 12A4024
25 SEMI-SCRATCH Patrick Santini 12A4025
26 SEMI-SCRATCH Peter Gerrard 12A3011
27 SEMI-SCRATCH Roger Broadhurst 12NC0055

1 SCRATCH Aidan Collins 12A2015
2 SCRATCH Brian Ahern 12A1050
3 SCRATCH Daniel Whiting 12A2004
4 SCRATCH Dave McLoughlin 12A2005
5 SCRATCH David Coughlan 12A2153
6 SCRATCH Diarmuid Collins 12A2006
7 SCRATCH Dylan Rafter 12NC0037
8 SCRATCH John Sower 12A2007
9 SCRATCH Myles Kirby 12NC1467
10 SCRATCH Odhran Connors 12A2169
11 SCRATCH Patrick O'Brien 12A2008
12 SCRATCH Seamus Fitzgerald 12A3085
13 SCRATCH Shane Hurley  12A2114
14 SCRATCH Stephen McNally 12A2009

If your name is not on the list you must check to see that your club subs/CI license is up to date to race the league.

I've a question on this:

5. Size of Race Groups The club will be assigning riders to the usual handicap group based on experience/ability. In prior years we only promoted riders, and did not demote riders. An example of this will be for the season ahead, we plan to make Limit a bigger/stronger group that has a chance of staying away and potentially getting placings. The aim is to try and get riders in each group to learn to work together rather than having them struggling/sitting in at the back of the Semi Limit, Semi Scratch groups. Once sign on numbers hit 80 riders we will again enforce a move race to DMS.

Will the bit in bold be enforced? (With the level of interest in racing, we could see very little handicap races?)

Neal wrote:

Pat - I've got the 28th June if that's any good to you?

Thanks Neal. I'll take you up on that if you're still offering. I'll do 28 June and you do 23 August?

That's grand yea, no worries