Hill Climb: Corkscrew – Issues specific to this course

Hill climb series Procedure

This event is part of the Hill Climb series.
Check the procedure for this series in the Procedure manual <EVENTS><Events: special events> for things that need to be addressed.
In particular, note the instructions for grading and the grades that are to be used.

ORGANISING THE EVENT

The Event Organistion worksheet template needs some adjustment for things like:

  • How prizes are handed out (see below)
  • The roles for the event – they are different in a few places compared to the standard road racing model
  • No halls used so anything to do with halls and keys is a ‘n/a’

 

How it works – rego, prizes etc

Registration is on Corkscrew Rd just north of the Sixth Creek bridge. There is an open area on the western side of the road by the creek. This spot is used to reduce congestion at the start area. There is no shelter there so either use a club tent or some other form of shelter (eg, a van with the back door opened up).

As it’s a graded individual hill climb, riders just need a number and transponder (no helmet covers).

Riders start on the side on Corkscrew Rd just north of the bridge, in the open area where 2 driveways join onto Corkscrew Rd.

Send riders off normally at either 1-minute or 30-second intervals, depending on numbers.

Riders must start at their designated start time (if this isn’t done, it will mess with the timing).
If a rider is late, the Commissaire at the start should try to slot them in but the timekeeper needs to be advised of the actual time the rider started.

At the finish, numbers and transponders are collected.

Prizes are given at the finish as each grade finishes, so someone needs to be at the finish to give the prizes.

If this event is part of a series, prizes for the overall series winners are done at a later event.

 

Advising local residents at the start

1-week prior to the event, letter-box drop to local residents who live adjacent to the start point prior to the event.

Sample letter:

On [day, date] a cycling event will be held along Corkscrew Rd from approximately 8.30 am to 10.30 am, with riders present along Corkscrew Rd and, in particular, at the on the northern side of the Sixth Creek bridge.

We will have race officials and a traffic marshal present to ensure a smooth flow of traffic and clear access to and from your property.

Please feel free to get in touch is you have any questions or if we can help in any way:  Ph [phone number]   president@adelaidehillscc.org.au

Regards

 

 

Start Marshal

A Start Marshal is required for this course.

 

Finish Marshals

Finish marshals are not used for this event.