Why is the assumption that an eBike = no skills? I have a road bike, MTB and EMTB and have been riding for more than 20 years. I don't change skill level when I change bikes (well I hope not)
There are a number of points your chip is read so unlikely. At Makro to check you entered the start system, on the start line, a few points along the route and then the finish. So if a time only appeared on the finish mat, it would be excluded
Thank you for this feedback, point taken. We did make a change to the sound system during the morning with similar comments which did improve the sound in the assembly area. As for the screen, so much incompetence for what you would think is a relatively simple technology
Yes, there are a number of sets of mats at the start. Two that are important. 1. Within Makro as a check that you entered via Makro 2. At the start line to confirm which group you actually started in. 3. At Erling road. This is different to some other races, the clock starts as the first rider within a group crosses the mat on Erling. So the neutral is not part of your time.
I think it’s a bit like a golf handicap, a lower handicapper can still enjoy a game of golf with a pro. Without that you would have to be similar skilled to enjoy the game (ride)
Yes a 4 lane road was promised 3 years ago, the race (and Riversands) had to live with no progress every year. Every year we hope that next year it will be ready????
Hi, it is possible to start with the 40Km at Melrose arch but your time will indicate a DNF as you would not have crossed the start mats at Riversands. The 40Km ride is not a timed event
Hi Absolutely not problem, you may drop back to ride with anyone. You may however not move forward. But its done all the time, people drop back to ride with friends or within a group. Enjoy your ride
So a lot of work has been done to make sure the 40k has the minimum impact on the main race. - 40k will only start at 9:30 when nearly all seeded riders would be past this point - the 40k groups will be small and will be ‘drip fed” onto the route - there is then 10km of wide (with road closure) highway before the first main road (again with full road closure) - on the highway fast cyclist will keep left while slower keeping right - the merge point will be bailed for a distance to get separation Happy to engage with experienced cyclists to ensure the main race is not impacted whilst growing the interest in cycling (which is critical in ensuring these events continue)
Hi, I ride that same route on weekends (around 7:30 to 8am) on my own for many years now and I have never had any issues. It gets fairly busy in the mornings and even more so as we move into summer. I plan to ride that section tomorrow morning.
Hi - A Scott eride 920 (at the CycleLab sale). I paid more than my wife thought you would pay for any bike but she does not ride!!! Why - been riding for more than 20 years and done many many races (mainly road but also MTB) but now I want to enjoy cycling, find new trail and do it for the love of cycling. I still have my road and MTB bike but this bike is to enjoy cycling without taking it too seriously.
