haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share Damn if we could be as cool as you and your kids. Yes.And they fix their own punctures, chains, etc. And they have their eyes open.Next? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted June 11, 2017 Share What are you guys on about? The question is regarding a ruling. I've read the OP a few times and not once did he ask for parenting advice???? Clearly he is enjoying riding (AND going racing) with his son. Obviously it's open category style racing where results for different categories are awarded on the finish time. Unless there's pushing and other similar forms of outside assistance that's not being disclosed, how are you all getting so worked up about this? Bloukrans, Peach., Hairy and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Share pretty simple, his kid is allowed to ride the 30k in Stellenbosch for example; and so is he. Ie; nothing prevents him from riding right next to his kid. Sunshine...he said race Bat, dev null and N-I-N-J-A 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Share What are you guys on about? The question is regarding a ruling. I've read the OP a few times and not once did he ask for parenting advice???? Clearly he is enjoying riding (AND going racing) with his son. Obviously it's open category style racing where results for different categories are awarded on the finish time. Unless there's pushing and other similar forms of outside assistance that's not being disclosed, how are you all getting so worked up about this?No one is getting worked up.Its a normal discussion Long Wheel Base 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Share Damn if we could be as cool as you and your kids.You could but try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share Sunshine i gave you stellenbosch as an example, you were under the impression 12 years werent even allowed to ride. Focus Sunshine...he said race Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share Nah, leave that to you. You could but try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johannrissik Posted June 11, 2017 Share What are you guys on about? The question is regarding a ruling. I've read the OP a few times and not once did he ask for parenting advice???? Clearly he is enjoying riding (AND going racing) with his son. Obviously it's open category style racing where results for different categories are awarded on the finish time. Unless there's pushing and other similar forms of outside assistance that's not being disclosed, how are you all getting so worked up about this?No, just Sunday afternoon school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share Dont come with logic and wanting to respond to an actual question, its the hub. We have 11 year old super mechanics roaming freely here What are you guys on about? The question is regarding a ruling. I've read the OP a few times and not once did he ask for parenting advice???? Clearly he is enjoying riding (AND going racing) with his son. Obviously it's open category style racing where results for different categories are awarded on the finish time. Unless there's pushing and other similar forms of outside assistance that's not being disclosed, how are you all getting so worked up about this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubehunter Posted June 11, 2017 Share As you were then.... haasbroek 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted June 11, 2017 Share Sunshine i gave you stellenbosch as an example, you were under the impression 12 years werent even allowed to ride. Focus read back a little and .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share 1: you were under the impression 12 years werent allowed to ride those distances, so doubt you have in depth knowledge of that "category" then2: different categories do start at the time times, different batches possibly, but a 16 year old doing the 50k lines up next to the 45 year old. They race in different categories, but start right next to each other3: none of the above prevents the op from lining up right next his kid and riding with him, regardless of your feelings on parenting or ethics.4: unless the race rules clearly state its a age BATCHED race, then its rules sucked out of their thumbs, and if they run on uci rules the op is in his full right to ask show me a 5 min rule. read back a little and .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummibear Posted June 11, 2017 Share Morning all. Please help with a situation that has arisen. I am a competitive cyclist but I have taken this season to race with my 12 year old on the local 25k courses. One has to learn to race and my lad is keen to have a good go. We ride in the Zululand area and in some remote places at times. At the last race we attended we started in A batch and had a good race. I don't touch him, push him up hills, in short I provide no physical assistance. If his chain breaks I will fix it for him though. When we finished,the race overseer informed me that I have to ride with a 5 minute gap between me, and my child competing in a race caregory. I told her I provide no assistance to him which the lady said it is in the rules and it's because I can add a mental advantage, I do agree on the mental advantage of being continually coached during a race, but watch any grand tour and all the riders have earpieces. What's the difference. My primary concern is that he goes off course and gets lost. This happens to adults at every event we attend. At my sons pace he is covering about 1.2 km in 5 mins. That's way to to dangerous as once he is off course he is lost. I have spoken to other parents involved and they agree with me that it's not safe to have the kids ride on their own. I have read the UCI rules on MTB and can see nothing referring to a 5 minute gap. I would appreciate any info anyone may have regarding this issue. I am trying to encourage a young rider, for him to win his race and then have his trophy taken away will do the opposite. ThanksRyan.If it's an open 25km race then they can't stop you from riding with him. If it's a u/13 race then no you not allowed on the course. Gen, haasbroek, Gnarly and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haasbroek Posted June 11, 2017 Share Man, it takes two sentences from Gummi to wrap this up. If it's an open 25km race then they can't stop you from riding with him. If it's a u/13 race then no you not allowed on the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nettie R Posted June 11, 2017 Share These men who ride with "their women" ? Fresh in from Salt lake City? Much?Please folks, let the kids just have fun on their bikes.Read wives, girlfriends, daughters nieces, sisters, moms. PMS much? Goodness me???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the nerd Posted June 11, 2017 Share I have seen this happen in the women's categories where husband who races A batch is quite literally pushing is vrou on the flats... and no, not in mixed cat.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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