WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING IN THE MONKEY HOUSE?
GORILLA TEAM TIME TRIAL
Event Dates: Thursday 21st – Monday 25th May
Location: Earlswood / Hockley Heath (Broad Lane course) - #43 in Gorilla route book ( the TdG20 ITT route).
Format: 4 rider Team Time Trial
Distance: 10 miles
The Gorilla CC Team Time Trial is designed to maximise participation, inclusion, and teambuilding, while keeping the competition meaningful and unpredictable. Outcomes should not be obvious at the outset, and teams are encouraged to think creatively when forming squads.
Team Composition
· Teams consist of 4 riders
· Teams may be mixed gender or single gender
· There is no restriction on age or ability combinations
Time Taken
· The team’ time is taken on the 3rd rider across the line
· Riders may drop, but only one rider may be dropped without penalty
Rider Ability Bands
Each rider must self select one ability band when entering. This system replaces the use of historic Strava times or formal TT results.
Each team receives a time handicap, calculated as the sum of the four riders handicaps.
Band Description Typical solo 10mile pace Handicap
A Very strong TT riders ~24+ mph 0
B Strong TT riders ~22-24 mph 45 seconds
C Strong club riders ~20-22 mph 90 seconds
D Fast club riders ~18-20 mph 135 seconds
E Regular club riders ~16-18 mph 180 seconds
F Newer riders ~16 mph (or less) 225 seconds
Team Handicap = A + B + C + D riders
To actively encourage mixed teams, additional time bonuses apply:
Team composition Bonus applied
1 woman rider −20 sec
2 women riders −45 sec
3 or 4 women riders −75 sec
This bonus applies regardless of ability band.
Team Handicap = A + B + C + D riders
The team’ Adjusted Time is calculated as:
Adjusted Time = Actual Ride Time – Team Handicap – Bonuses
All results will be published as:
· Scratch Time
· Handicap
· Final Adjusted Time
Important notes:
· Riders are expected to band themselves honestly
· Event organisers reserve the right to query or adjust a banding where it is clearly inappropriate
· The aim is fair competition, not perfect scientific accuracy.
Route gpx, and sign up sheet are in the events section on the website . Have fun.
TOMMY GODWIN
A reminder that the Tommy Godwin Challenge is just six weeks away on Sunday 28th June - the day after our Gorillas at Dawn ride.
Based at Solihull School the ride offers 47 and 62 mile routes around the Warwickshire lanes, supporting Action Medical who fund vital research into children's diseases.
Registration details here:-
https://action.org.uk/.../cyc.../ride-tommy-godwin-challenge
Additionally, they need volunteers to help on the day, especially at the two feed stations, so if you or anyone amongst your family or friends can help then please message Richard Todd on 07831 214274 or richardtodd.wls@yahoo.com
KOMS and QOMs
The Strava crowns i spotted this week were picked up by:
QOM
Amanda Bracks Perrigo
KOM
David Lee
THURSDAY RIDES
The rides for Thursday are now up on the website for people to book on to - you do need to book as we limit group sizes to 8 for reasons of safety. If it's your first time with us, use the coupon code freeride26 to get a free trial.
This Thursday rides are:
15-16mph Rob's flat 25 miles to take a look at the TT course.
16-17mph Lee's realistic speed bumpy Alvechurch loop
16-17mph Bruno is taking 2 teams out for the TTT
17-18mph Phil's flat Fen end loop
18-19mph Malbec's 30 mile Studley loop
18-19mph Graeme's triple Cobley
19-20mph Rob's Henley Dipper
20-21mph Pete's tour of the woods.
See you Thursday, ride safe people
Bruno