GMBC Time Trials


Rules & Regulations


Below are important details for timers and for riders.  Thanks in advance to all of our helpers and to racers for making the series fun and safe!  We can't have this series without your support.  Please contact Kevin if any questions arise.

Instructions for Timers

  • Arrive at least 1/2 hour before start to familiarize yourself with timing gear.
  • Riders will sign up on the start sheet.  The number to the left of their name indicates start position (for example, if Vince Blummer is number 11, he will leave 11-minutes after the stopwatch starts—in other words, at the 11-minute mark).
  • To start race, at start area announce that you are about to start the stopwatches.
  •  Riders will leave at one-minute intervals (rider 1 will go at the 1-minute mark, rider 2 at the 2-minute mark, etc.). 
  • At finish, as riders cross the line, yell “Number” to remind them to yell their start position.  Press SPLIT button as they cross.  For that start position, record the time indicated on the stop watch.  For example, if “eleven” is yelled, record the time indicated on the watch to the 11th start position.  If no number is yelled, just make a note as to color of jersey, and record the time.
  • To calculate the finish time, just subtract the start position from the elapsed time (for example, if the start position is 11 and the elapsed is :53:03.94, the finish time is :42:03.94).

    IMPORTANT:
     
  • Helmet usage is mandatory.
  • At start area, keep riders to right of fog line as they wait for their start.
  • Riders MUST RIDE SINGLE file in warm-up/cool-down.  Please enforce this. 
  • Riders who miss their start-time can go in the next available start-slot. Note the change.
  • Be familiar with the course and rules. 
     

Instructions for Riders

Bicycling can be a dangerous activity on the road, and you are riding at your own risk at every event.  GMBC assumes no liability and the club only provides you a time that it took you to ride the course.  All routes are open to traffic and you are responsible for obeying all traffic laws governed by the State of Vermont and for presenting a positive image to motorists.  We ask that you agree to and adhere to the following: 

Be familiar with the course, know the turns, intersections, and fast down hills.

  • Read the Instructions for Timers for insight into how events are run.
  • A helmet is mandatory and eye protection is recommended.
  • Your bicycle must not be in disrepair.
  • Ride on the right side of the travel lane so traffic can easily pass you.  Do not ride out in the road unless in areas where riding in the lane is safest (such as on winding and/or fast descents).
  • Do not ride two abreast unless passing.  Any riders found to be impeding the flow of traffic will be disqualified.  We need your corporation on this touchy subject.
  • When passing other riders, do so as quickly and safely as possible.
  • On the start sheet, the number to the left of your name indicates the number of minutes after the stopwatch starts that you will leave at (for example, if you sign up at the 11th position, you will leave at the 11-minute mark).
  • When finishing, please yell your start position to the timers so they can record your elapsed time.  If you fail to do this, your time many not be recorded.
  • Don’t miss your start time.  An easy way to avoid this is to start your watch when the official watch starts.  This way you’ll always know what rider is at the start line.