Sussex Cycle Racing LeagueA second chance to get yourself accredited to race in the track league occurs on two Fridays this May.
On the 14th and 28th there are now two more accreditation sessions. You can enter from our accreditation calendar page.
To familiarise yourself with our accreditation requirements, click here.
It’s clear that under these conditions the track will not dry so the committee have taken the decision to cancel tonight’s racing now.
We will roll over all entries to next week.
Chance of rain today at a time which may affect racing. Watch the website and the social media channels (linked below) for any updates. We will also endeavour to SMS message those of you who gave us a mobile number if we decide/need to cancel.
By default, with a cancellation, we will move everyone’s entry to the next week.
Those of you new to the track league may not be aware that our risk assessment for riding on fixed gear bikes (track bikes in other words) is reliant on our track being both clean and dry.
This is because we suffer from a degree of moss on two of the corners covered by overhanging trees. When this gets wet it is quite slippery. This can be problematic on a freewheel bike but fixed gear becomes much more difficult to keep control of.
So when we race track it is reliant on the track being dry, or sometimes being likely to be dry within a reasonable amount of time.
A lot of this will come down to weather conditions. When there are high winds or high temperatures the track can dry quite quickly. Without those, the problematic parts can take an age to dry.
So the majority of the time we will try to call a cancellation by 5:00pm to avoid people setting out. However if it looks like the track may dry with enough daylight left to make a late start feasible (with enough daylight) we might defer.
This does of course mean that there is always the possibility that we might get to the track and have to cancel at the last minute, though this rarely happens in practice.
We are lacking ANY volunteers on the spreadsheets for the upcoming events. Again.
Please sign up for cover at an event on this page here.
If you only race track league, maybe sign up for cover at one of the upcoming circuit races.
If you only do the circuit races, consider helping out at a track league evening on a Wednesday (who knows, it might inspire you to have a go).
Volunteers will usually be provided with at least one hot drink as a bit of compensation, and the knowledge that you help keep the racing alive.
Just to reiterate, everything that SCRL does is run by volunteer. Nobody here takes any payment for their time or effort, not in cash or in kind, we all still pay our league dues and entries, just like you.
No volunteers = no racing.
We could use a few people to sign up as on-the-day organisers. This basically entails being the person in charge on the day. Things like:
These aren’t tasks you necessarily have to do yourself, but you have to make sure they happen.
To enable you to fulfil this role you must:
If you think you can help, contact us using the form on the website here.
You can now read about our Covid restricted circuit races and enter at our circuit races calendar page.
There are cash prizes on offer for each entry group.
Do note that there are just two entry groups and are both 3/4 category, not as listed on the BC website. This is because running two races for each category would be too pushed for time over three groups, and we want to make sure we offer something for new racers.
Please don’t forget to read our covid guidance and also to remember to send in your licence details once you have completed your entry.
Details are on both the entry page and in the entry confirmation email.
We have been able to extend entries up to 3pm on the day of racing. So if you missed the deadline it’s not too late. Enter here.
Our plan is to lay out envelopes over the grass with name and number written on the envelope. Be aware we had a number re-jig, so if you registered early your number may not be the same as you were told.
Entries for April 21st will open at 6am on Thursday on Rider HQ. The consistent link to take you to our entry page for league events is https://scrl.co.uk/enter/track-league or go to the calendar page and use the link there.
We are nearly ready to go. The first day of track racing at Preston Park in nearly two years is almost upon us, and the weather even looks … well not exactly summer like but it’s going to be dry at least (newcomers: wrap up! It gets cold there when the sun starts to set and you aren’t racing!)
Please go and read our covid guidance once again. It’s important we all get this right.
Don’t make me say it. I know we need them. You know we need them. And the volunteer sheet is looking empty. Please go here and sign up or get someone to sign up. No volunteers = no racing.
You don’t need any special training., but we cannot race without marshals.
Remember entries close at 6pm on the Tuesday before racing. We are looking to try and bring this time closer to 6pm on a Wednesday if we can in future, but for the next week or two this is how it will have to be.
THERE WILL BE NO ON THE DAY ENTRY
If you decide not to turn up, we can move your entry to the following week, so you won’t lose out.
You won’t be able to enter if you haven’t registered. Cut-off time is 6pm on Monday to get into that weeks racing.
THERE WILL BE NO ON THE DAY REGISTRATION
If you missed the deadline this week, get your registration in, and if we have time we might be able to process it in time for you to enter.
Just a few items to pass on as we near the start of our long awaited season.
Volunteer lists still looking very empty. Please consider signing up here, especially if you are a parent coming along as a youths helper. (if the spreadsheet appears not to load, click on the tabs at the bottom, it usually reloads it then).
Remember: No volunteers = no racing.
Entry opens on Rider HQ at 6am Thursday 8th April. As noted, you must be registered with the league to be able to enter. Click here to enter.
Accredited riders required to be there from 6pm to help with accreditation so that the new riders have a bunch to race with.
The practice is free, and you can enter at Rider HQ here. You must enter online so that we can verify your accreditation status.
No payment is necessary. If there are too many riders you may have to take it in turns to sit out as accrediting riders must take priority.
Volunteers will be needed anyway to marshal the track so please be prepared to give up a bit of time.
Please remember COVID guidance is still in effect. Try to stay out of big bunches on the track until the accreditation process requires it.
Accredited riders required to be there from 6pm on Wednesday and Friday to help with accreditation so that the new riders have a bunch to race with.
No payment is necessary. If there are too many riders you may have to take it in turns to sit out as accrediting riders must take priority.
Volunteers will be needed anyway to marshal the track so please be prepared to give up a bit of time.
Please remember COVID guidance is still in effect. Try to stay out of big bunches on the track until the accreditation process requires it.
You can enter at Rider HQ here for Wednesday and here for Friday.
Also: Volunteer lists looking empty. Please consider signing up here, especially if you are a parent coming along as a youths helper. (if the spreadsheet appears not to load, click on the tabs at the bottom, it usually reloads it then).