Events

Riders who entered for the full Spring series qualify for a £10 discount when they enter for the Summer Series

SUMMER HANDICAP SERIES 2008

Dates and Locations

Race 1
June 3 - Middleton - RFW

Race 2
June 12 - Harrington -Welland Valley

Race 3
June 17 - Sawtry - St Ives

Race 4
June 24 - Old - Kettering

Race 5
July 1 - Southwick - Peterborough

Race 6
July 8 - Southwick - Fenland

£60 for series in advance, £70 on line at first race, £15 for entry on line for single race. All races to start at 7.15.
Held under British Cycling Technical Regulations

Organiser Daphne Ward
18 St Saviours Road
Kettering
NN15 5EJ

Tel: 01536 392924

e-mail michaelward.bem@ntlworld.com

Chief Commissarie: Mick Ward
Judges: John Partridge & Dave Donoghue
Other Officials: Friends and members of NCRA

Prizes: There will be prizes each week and for overall classification too.
The exact value of all prizes will be dependent on available funds. Don’t get too excited.

Series Points
These will be awarded to NCRA affiliated riders as follows: 1st -15, 2nd – 14, 3rd – 13, 4th – 12, 5th 11, 6th – 10, 7th – 9, 8th – 8, 9th – 7, 10th – 6, with all other finishers gaining 4 points and 2 points for each rider who starts but doesn’t finish.

There will be a team prize for the series based on the series position of the first 3 riders from each member club.

Yellow Jersey

www.cyclingbargains.com have kindly donated a jersey to NCRA to be worn by the series leader each week.
In return for the honour of wearing the jersey, the race leader will be asked to wash the jersey between races!

The annual subscription for 2008 is £10.00 per club and we hope that all local clubs will join. Riders from more distant clubs may prefer to join as individuals and can do so for £5 for the season. Subscriptions should be sent to Dave Birch, 22 Greenway, Kibworth, Leicester LE8 0LU. Cheques made payable to NCRA.

Riders’ Notes:

1. All riders must produce their current BC licence or pay the appropriate day fees.
2. Registered colours and approved crash helmets must be worn. No unauthorised advertising shall be permitted.
3. A double body number shall be worn. Do not fold the number.
4. Please park considerately at all times, whether in the HQ village or on the course. Be courteous to residents and other road users.
5. The first ten positions in each race will be posted at the event. As bunch finishes are the rule, this makes judging very difficult – if you think you gained a top ten place, please wait to check your position.
6. Prizes will be awarded at the HQ as soon as possible after each race.
7. Signing on will close at 1.30pm each week.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
Riders should be courteous to residents, other road users and race officials. You should abide by the rules of the road and even though you are racing, you have no special privileges.
Furthermore you are reminded that the marshals are not there to stop the traffic and you should follow their instructions.

Riders displaying discourteous, offensive or abusive behaviour may be disqualified. Officials will be instructed to take the numbers of such riders.

Courses

Event 1

START on unclassified road from Ashley to Middleton outside Rockingham Forest Wheelers Clubhouse GR838901. Proceed south to junction with B670 (M) where left through Middleton village. Turn left (M) onto unclassified road towards Bringhurst. After Bringhurst, turn left at T junction (M) onto unclassified road and proceed through Drayton to Medbourne. In Medbourne, turn left (M) onto B664 and proceed to junction with unclassified road just north of Ashley. Proceed through Ashley village back to Middleton passing through finish near speed limit signs at entry to Middleton to complete first lap of three. 48kms

Event 2

START on unclassified road south of Harrington – GR777793. Proceed northwards and turn left at first junction (M) towards Kelmarsh. At Kelmarsh, turn left (with great caution) onto A508 (M) and proceed through Maidwell to Lamport and turn left (M) onto B576. Follow B576 across Harrington Airfield and turn left (M) - GR777784 onto unclassified road towards Harrington through finish area on bridge over A14 to complete the first lap of three. 48kms

Event 3

TBC

Event 4

START outside Old Village Hall and proceed northeastwards along unclassified road towards Broughton. Turn left at T junction (M) GR812751 and follow unclassified road past Mawsley village to junction with B576 at Harrington Airfield, where left (M) towards Lamport. At entrance to Lamport, turn left (M) along unclassified road towards Old. Pass through finish at Old village sign just west of village GR783732. Proceed into village and turn left along unclassified road and past start to complete lap. The race is of three laps less the distance from finish to west of village to start in centre of village. 47kms

Event 5

START opposite water tower on unclassified road between Southwick and Glapthorn (near Oundle, Northants) – GR 023913. Proceed southwards towards Glapthorn and turn left at crossroads(M) and proceed towards Cotterstock. Turn left at cross-roads (M) and proceed on unclassified road past Perio Mill (on RHS) to cross-roads. Turn left (M) towards Woodnewton, but take next left turn (M) towards Southwick, where turn left (M) and left again (M) opposite Southwick Hall towards Glapthorn. Pass start/finish at water tower to complete the first lap of five. 48 kms

Event 6

START opposite water tower on unclassified road between Southwick and Glapthorn (near Oundle, Northants) – GR 023913. Proceed southwards towards Glapthorn and turn left at crossroads(M) and proceed towards Cotterstock. Turn left at cross-roads (M) and proceed on unclassified road past Perio Mill (on RHS) to cross-roads. Turn left (M) towards Woodnewton, but take next left turn (M) towards Southwick, where turn left (M) and left again (M) opposite Southwick Hall towards Glapthorn. Pass start/finish at water tower to complete the first lap of five. 48 kms