Waltham Chase Trials MCC
Final Instructions – The Alan Sansom Memorial Trial
Sunday 28th July 2024.
Please read these instructions before you travel and check your emails and the Club Website in case there are any last-minute changes before the start.
Can you also check that your details are correct on the attached programme and advise of any errors or class changes.
“Deb’s Food Truck” will be open from 9.30.
Clerk of Course: Mike Wiseman
Venue Address and Driving Instructions.
East Meon Rd, Langrish, GU32 1RQ
The post code gets you the venue entrance. Look out for large green metal gates and yellow direction arrows.
The venue entrance can also be pinpointed using What3Words: https://w3w.co/bikes.found.redefined
Follow the track for approx. ¼ mile to the car park. The track is narrow with limited passing places.
Note: From 9.30am to 10.30am it will not be possible to exit the venue as the entrance route will be “one way” only.
· The gates will open at 9.00 am.
· Before you ride you must go to the desk and “Sign On”
· If you retire or leave early, please “Sign Out” at the desk.
· There is no “Formal Briefing Session” at the start but please check the notice board for any updates.
· A “Section Map” will be displayed at the start.
· From 10.20 move to the “ENTRY TO SECTIONS” sign. The Marshall will advise when to start.
· The sections open at 10.30 am.
· The route to and from the sections is “Two Way” – Ride with caution.
· Start on the Section as shown on the notice board. This helps resolve any “ Ties”.
· There are 3 Laps of 12 Sections.
· Please ride the sections only once at each visit, and in number order, to keep the trial flowing and to make sure you do not miss a section. (Exception for Battery Powered Youth Riders)
· The route is “One-Way,” marked with “Orange Arrows.”
· Stop for a break at a convenient time and please support the “Catering Van.
· The sections will close at 3.00 pm. or before if all riders have completed the sections.
· Please vacate the venue by 3.30pm
· If you are a Waltham Chase MCC Member please remember to provide a printed “Number Card” for your bike, with the riding number and route colour you have been allocated.
· Non-Members (or anyone entering after 8.00am on the 18thJuly), will be issued with a Rider Number in the series 800. A “Number Card” will be issued on the day.
· Please do not ride with your bike lights on. It can make it difficult for Observers to read your number.
· Random scrutineering of bikes will take place in the pit area and at the start.
· It is the responsibility of riders to make sure their machine is safe, all necessary protective clothing is worn, and the machine ridden is of the correct capacity for the rider.
· ACU rules TSR22a “Stop Allowed” apply at this Trial.
· There are no male toilets at this venue.
· A defibrillator is located at the “Sign-On Desk.”
· Please bring your own PPE and a personal First Aid Kit.
· First Aiders will be wearing a “Green Arm Band”
· Please take all rubbish away with you. There is no rubbish collection point.
· Youth Riders must always be accompanied by a responsible adult and wear the appropriate protective clothing.
· Results will be sent to all riders for checking before being published and uploaded to the Club Website.
The Club will make a donation from the proceeds of this Trial to the Alan Sansom Brain Tumour Charity.
Nearest A&E
Queen Alexandra Hospital
Tel: 023 9228 6000
Southwick Hill Road
Cosham
PO6 3LY
Route Marking
Expert Follow Blue and Red Markers and then Green Deviations
Clubman Follow Blue and Red Markers
Veteran Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations
Sportsman 50/50 Sections Marked
Novice Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations
All “B” Routes Follow Blue and Red Markers
All “C” Routes Follow Blue and Red Markers and then White Deviations
All “D” Routes Follow Blue and Red Markers and then Yellow Deviations
We hope you enjoy the day. Please tell us if you do, but also tell us if you do not!
Mike Wiseman
Tel: 07533 741177 |