Dear DTCC,
I have already emailed Sandy in relation to the above event at the Grampian Transport Museum. Alford on Saturday 29 August 2009 and I think it was in Cranks.
The Senior Race has only 13 entrants and is in serious danger of being cancelled. Given that this event is aimed at improving the road racing situation in Aberdeenshire & City this is very disappointing. Supported by Aberdeenshire Council and Grampian Transport Museum the races are for all ages and abilities with several Go Ride Races for U16's, whilst Seniors will compete in a 1 lap prologue followed by two circuit races based on their prologue time.
Given the concerns over road safety that affect many riders when first faced with riding a RR this race is on a closed circuit with a grandstand start/finish, MC and Race Commentator, trophy for the winner and medals for the top three in each section.
The fact that a relatively small core group of racing cyclists/volunteers from the various ADCA clubs have barely managed to keep the open calendar running in the past few years it is essential that open racing within the North East survives and ultimately grows. Without this we will continue to see the decline of our sport and lose the youth riders who are showing great promise under the guidance of the Regional Coach and the Grampian Tigers.
I would be obliged if you could encourage DTCC members of all ages and abilities to consider entering the event, even if only 20 of your membership are able to race we will have a senior race and successful event. Details are on the BC Race Calendar or email grampiangrandprix@live.co.uk. A press release will also be going out to the media this week.
Many thanks
Malcolm Grant
Ythan CC
I have already emailed Sandy in relation to the above event at the Grampian Transport Museum. Alford on Saturday 29 August 2009 and I think it was in Cranks.
The Senior Race has only 13 entrants and is in serious danger of being cancelled. Given that this event is aimed at improving the road racing situation in Aberdeenshire & City this is very disappointing. Supported by Aberdeenshire Council and Grampian Transport Museum the races are for all ages and abilities with several Go Ride Races for U16's, whilst Seniors will compete in a 1 lap prologue followed by two circuit races based on their prologue time.
Given the concerns over road safety that affect many riders when first faced with riding a RR this race is on a closed circuit with a grandstand start/finish, MC and Race Commentator, trophy for the winner and medals for the top three in each section.
The fact that a relatively small core group of racing cyclists/volunteers from the various ADCA clubs have barely managed to keep the open calendar running in the past few years it is essential that open racing within the North East survives and ultimately grows. Without this we will continue to see the decline of our sport and lose the youth riders who are showing great promise under the guidance of the Regional Coach and the Grampian Tigers.
I would be obliged if you could encourage DTCC members of all ages and abilities to consider entering the event, even if only 20 of your membership are able to race we will have a senior race and successful event. Details are on the BC Race Calendar or email grampiangrandprix@live.co.uk. A press release will also be going out to the media this week.
Many thanks
Malcolm Grant
Ythan CC
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