Club races at Bradford with class for OS + CruiserDads/Mums etc: -

[Jon The Bassist]

------Date-------------------Registration---------Racing

Saturday 17/04/2010-------11:00-11:30-------12:00

Tuesday 04/05/2010-------18:00-18:30-------18:45

Tuesday 01/06/2010-------18:15-18:45-------19:15

Tuesday 29/06/2010-------18:15-18:45-------19:15

Tuesday 27/07/2010-------18:30-19:00-------19:30

Tuesday 24/08/2010-------18:30-19:00-------19:30

Tuesday 28/09/2010-------18:30-19:00-------19:30

Tuesday 19/10/2010-------18:30-19:00-------19:30

Because of regulation changes brought in by British Cycling we have had to make some slight changes to the Club's formula racing system.these are detailed below.
Race classes

5 formulas spliting under 18’s.
A new class – Club SUPERCLASS – for experienced / skilled riders 18+
A new class – Club TROHMS – for old skool / parents etc 18+ (TROHMS is They Really Ought to Have More Sense)

New race fees are £3 for all classes except Superclass which is £4.

Club Class riders remain in the same class all series

Formula class riders are moved between formulas determined by event results (and subject to limitations imposed by age/gender).

Riders aged 15, 16 and 17 can optionally move into SUPERCLASS from formula 1 if they qualify by finishing First or Second (subject to agreement by race Series Organiser). Once they move into SUPERCLASS they cannot move back out during that series. They must qualify and request to be moved, cannot enter the class directly at the first event they enter in the series.

Riders in TROHMS can move into SUPERCLASS at anytime by request. Once they move in they cannot move back out during that series.

No rider can move into SUPERCLASS after rounds 6, 7, or 8

SUPERCLASS is permanent payback – calculated as £1 per rider in class minus £1 for first, and half the first place amount for 2nd

SUPERCLASS do not get end of series trophies

One of the other formula groups 1 to 4 is randomly selected also as payback.

Formula 5 receive medals / trophy after each round awarded on event results

All formulas receive an end of series trophy if they have done at least 4 rounds.

TROHMS are never payback, and receive only an end of series trophy if they have done at least 4 rounds.

Racing Order will be TROHMS, F5, F4, F3, F2, F1, SUPERCLASS

In the event of less than three riders in a formula class, the riders will be automatically promoted to the next class up, except formula 1 which will be demoted to the formula 2 class.

In the event of less than three riders in SUPERCLASS and or TROHMS, the groups will be merged for racing as SUPERCLASS but re-split for points / payments

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  Sounds good,think the RVR team will have to pop over soon

[Jon The Bassist]

Good  I should point out that I'm not directly involved with this.  However I will be joining in when I can and my lad will be riding with the diddy-dudes.

[heywoodgirl]

RVR will be at the first race, taking the battlebus with Craig, James, Mike, Scott, Anthony, John and 4 X 11 yr olds.

Space on the bus if you are local, get in touch with James, Heywood BMX or via facebook. 

[Jon The Bassist]

Ace, it's always more fun when there's more involved. Latest from the club:

"This is the first race of the Club's Summer series.

All the usual stuff medals and trophies for all riders in Formula 5.

As many prizes and giveaways as we can find!!

New Superclass payback catergory to satisfy British Cycling's new regulations.

New catergory for Old schoolers,MTB's and parents who just want to give it a go(or should know better).

No experience necessary!!
All equipment available to borrow free of charge.

Possibility that Look North maybe coming to record the racing.

Refreshments available as usual."

[heywoodgirl]

Look like this is going to be a fun day for all involved. 

We have some spare stickers that we will bring down, to add to the young un's prize goody bag, they always go down well 

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  I`ve heard a rumour that Tubbs Tatsyrup will be there,naked & serving free cheese snacks. ..

[Jon The Bassist]

I`ve heard a rumour that Tubbs Tatsyrup will be there,naked & serving free cheese snacks. ..

Only if the RVR bus picks her up en route

[Jon The Bassist]

bumpity bump - NS and OS, beginners etc all welcome this evening!

[Humps00]

Love the idea of a TROHMS class.  When I was at Braintree a decade ago we had a few dads races.  Dads borrowed bikes and trundled round.  Very soon they were buying themselves their own cruisers and before long we had dads riding at Nationals.  The introduction last year of the 45+ gave opportunity for a few more TROHMS to have a go and still they come.  At yesterdays' Regional at Portreath we had one guy who's 57 and me who's two years older on the gate and we both beat young'uns of a mere 40something - we're both definitely TROHMS !!  But hey, you only live once!!  Good luck to you guys ooop North.  Humps

[HEYWOOD BMX]

  Only been to 1 of these at Bradford,great fun and good atmosphere.BCF ruling stinks though-coned off pro section-WTF?

[Jon The Bassist]

Next round this Tuesday, 1st June!
Sunshine is forecast!

[motomagII]

im gonna miss this guys going on hols sunday .have good time and stay safe
greg#

[Jon The Bassist]

Next round is next Tuesday, 29th June 

[Jon The Bassist]

"Round 4 of the Club's Summer race series 'Battle in the Saddle'.

Plenty of trophies/medals to be won and world cup merchandise to give away as prizes.
All standards of racers catered for-from Superclass to Dads who should know better.
Only £3 to enter

Gate up to the track will be open from around 6.30pm.

Racing will start as soon as we get everyone registered and everything set up.

Hopefully around 7.15pm

As usual everyone welcome and all equipment available to borrow free of charge.
If you want to borrow a Club bike for the race please book it prior to the event.
This helps us to know how many bikes to bring to the track on what is a busy night."

[Jon The Bassist]

Bump for club racing at sunny bRADford tomorrow 

[Jon The Bassist]

Few pics from the club race on 1 June 2010.

MTB versus Old Skool at bRADford:


Richie4 leads the way with me in 2nd:


My lad getting his trophy from Oggy:


More fun and games for all on Tuesday 27th July.

[Jon The Bassist]

Next club race this Tuesday at bRADford - all welcome.
Last hit out before MK!

[Jon The Bassist]

Me and my lad are away this Tuesday but don't let that stop you:

"Tuesday 24th August sees Round 6 of the Club's Summer race series 'Battle in the Saddle'.

Even more trophies,medals and prizes to be won than usual.
The prizes will be presented by our new MP David Ward.

The whole event will be filmed by Newsround and will be shown on National TV as part of the Club's involvement with the British Gas Greenstreets project.

All standards of racers catered for-from First time racers and Superclass to Dads who should know better.
Only £3 to enter

Gate up to the track will be open from around 6.30pm.

Racing will start as soon as we get everyone registered and everything set up.

Hopefully around 7.15pm"

[Jon The Bassist]

bump for the next round which is this Tuesday.
All welcome, see you there 

[Jon The Bassist]

bump - last round of the summer series this Tuesday 

[Gish]

hey jon can anyone turn up as me and my pal are planning on turning up and racing if thats ok

[Jon The Bassist]

Definitely, ALL WELCOME 

(kit available to borrow if needed)

[Gish]

what time does it all kick off fella

[Jon The Bassist]

Floodlights usually on about 6:30ish
Racing due to get underway about 7:20 to 7:30 depending on how many turn up.
There'll be a few gates before and then racing gets underway straight after that (no gap).