Doonbank Trofee Cyclocross Rozelle Park, Ayr 24th January 2016

Rider information pack

Welcome Well done you! You have entered the second Doonbank Trofee Cyclocross in Ayr, hosted by Ayr Burners Cycling. We’ve prepared this guide to help you plan for and enjoy your day. We’ve also prepared it so that JP and Chris know what they are meant to be doing. If you see them looking dazed and confused on the day please feel free to prompt them with a cue! What? The ‘Doonbank Trofee’ is a day of cyclocross fun for all ages. We have access to a lovely scenic park just next door to the Bard’s birthplace in Alloway so we hope he enjoys an early birthday present. We have two competitions taking place:

• Round 2 of the Super Quaich Series, for everyone over 16 • Round 4 of the SC South West Winter Series, for everyone under 16

Cyclocross racing is by far the bestest racing out there. Typically a winter discipline, it sees competitors charge around an off-road circuit for anything up to an hour, looking for the fastest way to face obstacles including hurdles, sand, mud and deeper mud. This should involve a bit of running. The Super Quaich The Super Quaich is a new, four-race series, insured via TLI (www.tlicycling.org.uk). It’s primary aim is to maximise and extend the thrill of racing throughout all ability levels. We want as many riders as possible to have a rider just ahead of them and a rider chasing them close behind. When this happens every rider gets a racing experience. Visit www.superquaich.cx for all the relevant rules on points etc. SC South West Winter Series The SC South West Winter Series is a new seven-race series primarily aimed at youths and run by the clubs affiliated with Scottish Cycling South West. There will be points awarded for all youth categories at each event with the best 5 counting towards the overall series placings. Visit www.scottishcycling.org.uk for all the relevant rules and regulations.

The Doonbank Trofee races are supported by the members, friends and supporters of Ayr Burners Cycling QTS.

Why? Ayr Burners Cycling is Ayrshire’s fastest growing cycling community. Our aims are to promote cycling opportunities across Ayrshire and encourage cyclists to visit Ayrshire. We love cyclocross as an accessible, family friendly discipline of cycle sport, taking place in secure off-road environments, not requiring specific technical skills to participate, and allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities to ride together. Organisers JP and Chris are also closet racing fans. Although renowned locally for not being a #topperformer, JP is a regular on the cyclocross circuit best known for keeping his white bar tape CLEAN. Meanwhile Chris is still troubled over whether he prefers andalouse sauce or plain old mayo with his frites, and has got the belly to prove it. Ayr Burners Cycling are grateful to South Ayrshire Council for providing permission to use the popular Rozelle Park. We are excited to welcome cross fans from across Scotland to enjoy our particular local brand of mud. When? The Ayrshire Alps Friendly takes place on Sunday 24th January, starting at 09:30. The programme for the day is as follows:

Time Action Duration Venue

10:00 SCSW sign-on opens HQ

10:45 SCSW Race Start

U12 / U10 /U8 20mins Start

11:00 SCSW sign-on closes

Super Quaich sign-on opens HQ

11:15 SCSW Race Start

U16 / U14 30mins Start

11:55 Presentation – SCSW youth races Burners’ Tent

12:00 Super Quaich B race sign-on closes HQ

12:15 Super Quaich Race Start

B Race 60mins Start

13:30 Super Quaich A race sign-on closes HQ

14:00 Super Quaich Race Start

A Race 60mins Start

15:20 Presentation – Super Quaich A and B Burners’ Tent

15:30 Close

Participants will be informed whether they are in the Super Quaich ‘A’ Race or ‘B’ Race after results are published from round 1, RGCX on January 17th

Where? The Doonbank Trofee takes place at Rozelle Park in Ayr. We have access to changing facilities including showers at the venue.

Strip Address: Rozelle Park, Monument Road Ayr, KA7 4NQ

Car Parking Parking at the site is VERY limited and will be carefully marshalled. There is nearby on-street parking on ‘The Loaning’ (KA7 4QL) that we encourage participants to use.

Rozelle Park is in a prime location close to the centre of Ayr. It is popular with the public and dog walkers especially, so please show due care and consideration when preparing for the event. The majority of the course takes place on an old pitch-and-put course with some quality banking. The course is soft underfoot and we expect the north east corner to chew-up substantially as the day goes on. In the main section of the park our course deliberately hugs the tree line in order to minimise the visual disturbance to the park.

How? Registering The Super Quaich events have fully sold out so no on-the-day entry will be accepted. Riders should go to race sign-on before their event to collect their number and timing chip on presentation of a valid TLI membership card. The timing chips have been hired specially for the event and are expensive, so please make sure to return yours after the event. Youth racers participating in the Scottish Cycling South West series should register online via the British Cycling events page: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138683/ABC-DoonBank-Trofee

Due to heavily saturated ground please warm up on tarmac or the actual race course only. This will minimise damage to the park so we can return!

Registration for youth events is ONLINE ONLY due to limited course capacity

Who? Participants The Doonbank Trofee Super Quaich sold out in record time. The lucky riders below made the cut: JP Baxter Ayr Burners Cycling Matthew Smith Peebles CC

Joanne Baxter Ayr Burners Cycling Ian MacGregor Perth United

Jonathan Burns Ayr Burners Cycling David Anderson RCCK

Peter Ferrier Ayr Burners Cycling Lindsay Branston RCCK

Rod Henderson Ayr Burners Cycling Sandy Gibbons RCCK

Scott Knox Ayr Burners Cycling Jennifer Mason RCCK

Alan Mcewan Ayr Burners Cycling Stephen Birrell Ronde CC

Lindsay McGarvie Ayr Burners Cycling Alistair Dow Ronde CC

Gavin McKellar Ayr Burners Cycling Ed Vickers SCOTT Racing

Henry Peterkin Ayr Burners Cycling Chris Barr SR Albannach

Trevor Phillips Ayr Burners Cycling Tom Blankenstein SR Albannach

Christopher Scott Ayr Burners Cycling Jim Cameron SR Albannach

Janet Erskine Ayr Roads CC Mireille Captieux SR Albannach

Paul Gibson Ayr Roads CC Graeme Cross SR Albannach

Robert Kelly Ayr Roads CC Caroline Lukes SR Albannach

Andrew Kent Ayr Roads CC John Mackenzie SR Albannach

Alex McAllister Ayr Roads CC Eoghan Maguire SR Albannach

Fraser Tait Ayr Roads CC Colin Moulson SR Albannach

Brian Yates Ayr Roads CC John McComisky SR Albannach

Rhys Donnelly Billy Bilsland Cycles Andrew Rafferty Stirling Bike Club

Stuart Dun Catcune Farm Pedigree Owen Philipson Stirling Cycle Repairs

Al Reid City of Edinburgh RC Iain McMullen Team Thomsons Cycles

Sian Tovey Dooleys crt Peggy Series Team Thomsons Cycles

Paul Davies Dunfermline CC Paul Carmichael The Bicycle Works

Mick Nally Dunfermline CC Gillian Anderson VC Astar Anderside

Steve Nicholson Dunfermline CC Karl Farmer VC Glasgow South

David Tibbs Dunfermline CC Steve Macluskie VC Glasgow South

Colin Bain East Kilbride Road Club Kenneth Morrice VC Glasgow South

Eric Easton Edinburgh RC erika allen Velo Club Moulin

Gareth Edwards Edinburgh RC Ian Dunlop Velo Club Moulin

Keith Froude Edinburgh RC Addy Pope Velo Club Moulin

Iain MacLeod Edinburgh RC Maddy Robinson Velo Club Moulin

Paul Noble EKRC Colin Shearer Velo Club Moulin

David Lines EspressoCyclingCoaching Elisa Smith Velo Club Moulin

campbell thomson Fife Cycling Martin Steele Velo Club Moulin

Michael Allen Fullarton Wheelers Ainsley Turbitt Velo Club Moulin

Allan Barr G72 Tri Club Fraser Waters Velo Club Moulin

Gavin McDougall Gamma Racing Team Jane Barr Velocity 44

Craig Hamilton Gamma RT Wayne Barr Velocity 44

Ewan Mulhern Glasgow City CC Malcolm Dunlop VeloClub Edinburgh

Elizabeth Adams Glasgow Green CC James Goldie Walkers Cycling Club

Paul Bailey Glasgow Green CC Scott Kerr Walkers Cycling Club

Matthew Magee Glasgow Green CC Catherine Logan Walkers Cycling Club

Robin Jamieson Glasgow MTB Club John McCracken Walkers Cycling Club

Jason Barnes Glasgow Nightingale CC Russell Mowat Walkers Cycling Club

Bryan Donnelly Glasgow Nightingale CC Kevin Pugh Walkers Cycling Club

Neill Kemp Glasgow Nightingale CC Scott Russell Walkers Cycling Club

Malcolm Paterson Glasgow Nightingale CC Lorna Sloan Walkers Cycling Club

Stevie Couper Glasgow United CC Simon Kenny West Lothian Clarion

Stephen Jackson Glasgow United CC Kevin O'Hara West Lothian Clarion

James Melville Glasgow United CC Gordon SCOTT West Lothian Clarion

Dave Smeaton Glasgow United CC Alan Shanley West Lothian Clarion

Alister Watt Granite City RT JAMES McCallum WhatsYourMeta

John Archibald Haddington CC Anne Ewing WV Breda

Neil Clyde Haddington CC Euan Lindsay www.hardie-bikes.com

Alan McCaskie Haddington CC Bryan Bath

Gordon Dalglish HappyTrailsCrossCollective Ian Churcher

Gary Douglas HappyTrailsCrossCollective Sean Clark

Julian Howell HappyTrailsCrossCollective Pamela Craig

Ross Johnstone HappyTrailsCrossCollective Lee Cuthbertson

Graeme Scott HappyTrailsCrossCollective Graham Gillies

Andrew Bell Here Come The Belgians stuart green

Katie Carmichael Hervelo Cycling Caroline Harvey

gary macdonald HOPE FACTORYRACING Marcus Kirkpatrick

George Roberts Icarus Racing Emma Lamont

Alex Baird Johnstone Wheelers CC Alan Laurie

David Borland Johnstone Wheelers CC David Lindsay

David Cathcart Johnstone Wheelers CC Allan Love

Paul Leavy Johnstone Wheelers CC James Martin

Paul McDonald Johnstone Wheelers CC Duncan Maycroft

duncan thomson Johnstone Wheelers CC Barry McCleery

calum punton Kinross CC brian mccutcheon

Colin Sergeant Law Wheelers Sean McDonald

Robert Armitage Leslie Bike Shop / BB Colin Murchie

Paul Hutton Leslie Bike Shop / BB David Murdoch

Craig Kidd Leslie Bike Shop / BB Katie Newlands

Gary McCrae Leslie Bike Shop / BB Chris ONeill

Franco Porco Leslie Bike Shop / BB Aaron Outhwaite

Stuart Punton Leslie Bike Shop / BB Daniel Peoples

Willie Webster Leslie Bike Shop / BB Howard Perkins

Dominic Sharkey Mid Argyll Triathlon CC Euan Ritchie

Donald Bisset Musselburgh RCC Alistair Ross

Paul Howieson Paisley Velo Jane Sargent

Jerome" Finlayson Pedal Power RT James Skinner

James Fraser-

Moodie

Pedal Power RT Gary Smith

David Hamill Pedal Power RT Andrew Stevenson

Colin J Knott Pedal Power RT Keith Stocker

Keith Mailer Pedal Power RT David Swap

Alan Maxwell Pedal Power RT Aileen Tan

John Mccaffery Pedal Power RT Bryan Tobyn

John Miroslaw Peebles CC Billy Wilson

Riders will be allocated a slot in either the ‘A’ race (1400) or ‘B’ Race (1215) following the publication of results after Round 1 of the Super Quaich at RGCX. The decision is final and spaces cannot be exchanged between heats. Officials The Doonbank Trofee events are only possible thanks to the help of the following officials

Organisers John Paul Baxter (SQ) Christopher JG (SCSW) Super Quaich team

Commissaire Tom A’Hara Andy McKinlay Timekeeping Mark Young Blair Wyllie

Sign-on Nina Anderson David Clifford Blair Wyllie Course Build Gary Currie Peter Ferrier Scott Knox

Rod Henderson Duncan MacArthur Christopher Johnson First Aid EFAR Scotland Christopher Johnson

Marshals Gavin McKellar Johnny Burns Will Jackson Fiona Herbertson Alex Hamilton Paul Gibson James Edwards Paul Deas Scott Knox Davie Robb Harry McGarvie Lindsay McGarvie Duncan MacArthur Paul Gibson Lorna Dixon

Catering Flaming Indulgence Cafe2u Car Park Monitor Rod Henderson Bill McCrae Matthew Dixon

PA Christopher Scott Social Media Harry McGarvie

Course Dismantle Gary Currie JohnPaul Baxter Christopher Scott

There will be a marshal’s briefing at 10:30, led by John Paul Baxter, by the Ayr Burners Tent. If you arrive after 10:30 please report to sign on. Please note the roles above may be subject to change and will be confirmed closer to the day.

Due to saturated ground the use of pressure washers is STRONGLY DISCOURAGED and should be limited to hard stone / tarmac areas

Supporters We are pleased to have secured some great folk along to entertain and look after our riders, spectators and officials.

Check out our QTS stablemates Blair Brown QTS Rally and have a go in the cockpit of a real rally car

Flaming Indulgence will be freshly preparing some of their awesome wood fired pizzas

Big Bobble Hats will be selling their trademark Big Bobble Hats and some of those wonderful loud cow bells

Our ‘Sparks’ will have one of their favourite balance bike tracks set up, with some games sessions scheduled during the day

Cafe2u will be providing top quality coffee direct to the start line

Active Travel Hub Ayr will be along to share news about the project transforming Ayr into a top walking and cycling friendly destination

Ayr Burners Cycling – QTS Ayr Burners Cycling QTS is a local development group committed to promoting local cycling opportunities and encouraging cyclists to visit Ayrshire. Since constituting in December 2014 we have welcomed more than 140 subscribers to the group, enjoying a broad range of activities including balance bike sessions, off-road adventures, sportives, social rides, cycle jumbles and much more. Our key focus areas are Youth, Cyclocross, Sportives and Adventure.

We manage the development of the Ayrshire Alps Cycle Park and are developing a family cycling resource called ‘Sea Ayr Cycles’.

Ayr Burners Cycling is sponsored by QTS Group. We are affiliated with CTC and Scottish Cycling. Find out more at www.ayrburners.org

TLI Technical Regulations:

The DoonBank Trofee Super Quaich races are run under the regulations of TLI Cycling.

All participants will sign the following statement prior to the event: I agree to abide by TLI Cycling Rules and Regulations and agree that I participate entirely at my own risk. I must rely on my own ability in dealing with hazards and ride in a manner which is safe for myself and others. I am aware that when racing on the Public Highway, the function of the Marshals is only to indicate direction and that I alone must determine whether any movement I make is safe. I agree that no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the promoter, promoting club, sponsor, TLI Cycling or it’s officials, or officials and members of the promoting club, in respect of any injury, loss, or damage suffered by me or by reason of taking part in this event, howsoever caused. I am not subject to any suspension imposed on me by any other Cycling Organisation which I have not declared to TLI Cycling. I confirm and acknowledge that my attention has been drawn to these conditions and that I have read and I understand the said conditions and accept them as a fair contract.

TLI Cycling competitors are divided into categories, such categories being determined in the first instance by age on the day of the event.

3.5 It is the responsibility of the competitor and/or the parent or guardian in the case of under 18s, to ensure that for every race held under these regulations his cycle is in a safe condition.

3.6 Race clothing must be that which is in current usage in International Cycle Racing. Trade designs are permitted but offensive slogans or badges are strictly forbidden. The organisers decision is final.

3.8 Members must produce their Membership/License Card at Race Control. Organisers should refuse entry to the event, or require the completion of a Day Membership form and payment of a Day Membership fee of £5 if the card is not produced.

3.9 Approved helmets are compulsory in all TLI Cycling grouped start events

3.10 Any competitor proved to have competed in any TLI Cycling event whilst under the influence of a recreational drug, or performance enhancing substance currently appearing on any proscribed list of the International Olympic Committee or and WADA, shall be disqualified and subject to TLI Cycling disciplinary procedures. Exception will only be made for medication prescribed by a registered Doctor and used as prescribed for medical reasons.

Age Male Female 6 - 7 U8 8 - 9 U10

10 - 11 U12 12 - 13 U14 14 - 15 U16 16 - 17 J 18 - 29 S B 30 - 39 M C 40 - 44 A D 45 - 49 B E 50 - 54 C F 55 - 59 D G 60 - 64 E H 65 - 69 F H 70 - 74 G H 75 plus H H

British Cycling Techincal Regulations: The DoonBank Trofee youth races are run under the regulations of British Cycling. A handpicked selection of relevant Cyclo Cross event rules from Scottish Cycling’s 2014 Technical Handbook appear below:

12.10 EQUIPMENT PITS 12.10.1 The equipment pit is that part of the circuit where riders can change wheels or bicycles. Servicing and the changing of bicycles will only be allowed in these pits. Any rider passing the exit of the pit area must continue on the course until reaching the next pit area. The provision of equipment pits is obligatory in all races except those for under 12s and those promoted under the Go-Cross category. 12.10.5 Pits shall be straight and in clearly defined areas. They should be signposted and precisely marked by yellow flags at each corner. 12.10.6 At the side of the pit area a zone at least 2 metres deep shall be set aside for riders’ assistants and their equipment. 12.10.7 In category A events the race lane and the pit lane shall be separated and distinctly marked out by tape or barriers. A rider may use the pit lane only in the event of a change of bicycle or wheel. Access shall be provided for riders’ assistants only on one side of the pit lane. 12.11 CONDUCT OF COMPETITORS 12.11.1 Where practicable, thirty minutes should be allowed before the start of events (other than those for under 12s) for on-course inspection and training by the respective riders. 12.11.2 All races shall be started by an audible signal from a point not visible to competitors. No indication shall be given to competitors of the passing of seconds immediately before the start. 12.11.3 Riders found to be causing false starts shall be penalised at the discretion of the Commissaire. The method of stopping a false start shall be defined by the start official during any pre-race instructions. 12.11.4 Riders shall start with the front wheel behind the line and with at least one foot on the ground. 12.11.5 Riders shall not receive assistance at the start, or during the event. The handing up of refreshment is forbidden. 12.11.6 Any rider deliberately leaving the course shall be deemed to have retired from the event. 12.11.7 No competitor shall cover any part of the course without his machine. 12.11.8 When being lapped, it is the responsibility of the lapped rider to surrender the racing line. 12.11.9 All competitors, whilst training or racing on the course, shall wear properly affixed protective headgear which must be of a hard/soft shell construction. The responsibility for ensuring that the protective headgear is of a standard sufficient to provide adequate protection in the case of an accident whilst training or racing on the course shall lie solely with the competitor. NB: advice on helmet standards may be found in the note appended to SC technical regulation 1.17.1. 12.11.10 No member of SC/BC other than those competing or officiating shall be permitted to ride on a course whilst a race is in progress. 12.11.11 The first three riders wherever practicable shall receive their awards directly after the event has finished and adjacent to the finishing area.

For more visit www.scottishcx.org.uk

Have fun and see you again in 2016!