DOWNHILL Runs Day Sunday 20th May

[mark farrington]

For those who missed the last club meeting, we decided it was time to get serious about organising some regular shuttle days for club members at McFrenzy. The first date agreed on was Sunday 20th May.

Similar format to previous runs days - the club will hire a bus and trailer for the day and maybe put on a BBQ lunch (depending on whats leftover from last Sundays race). Cost will depend on numbers, but looking at around $25.

The bus needs to be booked by the end of this week so we really need to have firm numbers by then. At this stage we are looking at a 32 seater and seats will be allocated on a first in first served basis.

Couple of things that have still to be clarified with MTBA - are full face helmets compulsory; and can non-members join in. I will let you know when that has been sorted - hopefully within the next day. Regardless of the outcome, club members will get preference over non-members for a place on the bus.

 

[timmyDH]

sign me up

 

[CAB]

Me too - full day

 

[ob_12]

can we just do half a day, if so i am in

 

[mtb_pimp]

if non members end up beign able to do it count me in
i dont mind paying a little extra

 

[louispijpers]

Count me in. Might get the timing gear out for the occasion ey?

 

[sherman]

ill be in for it and so should daino.

 

[juzzo]

i should be in can i renew my member ship and all that on the day?

 

[Pete_10]

i should be in can i renew my member ship and all that on the day?

ditto.......

 

[CAB]

Count me in. Might get the timing gear out for the occasion ey?

Timing gear sounds like a plan! Probly get a better time then my race run on sunday lol

 

[little macca]

Come bearing form and money and I will take all existing renewals and new members.

 

[CAM]

count me in providing my bike is working by then

 

[mark farrington]

Couple of things that have still to be clarified with MTBA - are full face helmets compulsory; and can non-members join in. I will let you know when that has been sorted - hopefully within the next day. Regardless of the outcome, club members will get preference over non-members for a place on the bus.

Mixed response on these isues from Tony Scott at MTBA today. The good news (for some) is that non-members are welcome to put their name down but may have to pay a bit extra to cover insurance. For insurance reasons also, we must insist that full face helmets be worn on the day.

On the subject of timing gear, the advise was that use of such equipment may encourage reckless riding behavior and that unless we are prepared to have a couple of marshalls stationed on the track and a first aider on hand the timing equipment is a no go. Seems a shame though to have some decent equipment and not be able to use it.

 

[louispijpers]

On the subject of timing gear, the advise was that use of such equipment may encourage reckless riding behavior and that unless we are prepared to have a couple of marshalls stationed on the track and a first aider on hand the timing equipment is a no go. Seems a shame though to have some decent equipment and not be able to use it.

Unfortunately now that i think of it that is a possibility. Theres always the 4x track

 

[CAB]

Unfortunately now that i think of it that is a possibility. Theres always the 4x track

And we already know it works on the xc track

 

[chase1]

yep count me in.

 

[jock]

yeah should be right, hopefully it rains before then so the track gets good once again

 

[little macca]

I will ride as well as my brother-in-law Josh.

 

[CAB]

So far:
Tim
Louis
Jiel
Dain
me
Kieran
Jock
Little Macca
Little Macca's brotherinlaw
Pete
phsyco Miko
Kyle
Justin
Zach
hmkrider
Tom

Maybes:
Conor
Fanny
Kennyk

"count me out":
Cam

Edit as we go

 

[keepin it real]

Sorry guys count me out. I'm going to Connondale for the weekend to watch the offroad enduro series (motorbikes )

Have fun!!!