As well as all the excitement when the Tour of Britain rushes through Old Buckenham on Saturday 12 September, there will be a series of races on a closed circuit around the Green.
These bike races are known as a criterium (or crit) and are held on a short course (usually less than 1 mile).
Here are the details of our local races:
Here are the details of our local races:
Race 1 of 40 minutes duration plus one lap. British Cycling 3rd and 4th Category Race Licence holders only (4th Category is entry level to the sport with a Race Licence. Elite and 1st Category are riders in the Tour of Britain). All riders start together and first over the line wins. Points are awarded to usually the first 10 places so when a rider has sufficient points they move up a category. Race may seem short but this type of racing is extremely hard due to the number of times you have to slow down for and then accelerate out of each corner
Race 2 of 20 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling 4th Category and any non BC member who wanting to give racing a try. All riders start together.
Race 3 of 10 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling members under 12 and under 10 plus any rider in this age group who want to give racing a try. All riders start together.
Race 4 of 20 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling members under 16 and under 14 plus any rider in this age group who want to give racing a try. All riders start together. Cycles must conform to BC Rules and Regulations. No disc brakes. Freewheel and drop handlebars required.
Race 5 - One lap. Dash Time Trial. For any rider of any age on any road legal cycle plus crash helmet. No membership of British Cycling required. Riders start individually at 30 or 60 second intervals. Fastest time for one lap wins. There will be prizes for age groups, etc.
Race 2 of 20 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling 4th Category and any non BC member who wanting to give racing a try. All riders start together.
Race 3 of 10 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling members under 12 and under 10 plus any rider in this age group who want to give racing a try. All riders start together.
Race 4 of 20 minutes plus one lap. British Cycling members under 16 and under 14 plus any rider in this age group who want to give racing a try. All riders start together. Cycles must conform to BC Rules and Regulations. No disc brakes. Freewheel and drop handlebars required.
Race 5 - One lap. Dash Time Trial. For any rider of any age on any road legal cycle plus crash helmet. No membership of British Cycling required. Riders start individually at 30 or 60 second intervals. Fastest time for one lap wins. There will be prizes for age groups, etc.
So this should be great for spectators with all the sharp corners to negotiate and even a chance in Race 5 to try it yourself and find out just how hard it is...
3 comments:
There is a rumour that the Editor of the Village Newsletter may himself attempt Race 5 on the "Bike older than Rider" category. Hopefully he won't lap me on my Miss Marple bike.
The 'bike older than rider'category is more likely to be won by a five-year old on the bike he was given last Christmas.
Logical thinking Mr Anonymous
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