West Lothian Clarion RAD Tour 2024

Reliability Trial , Linlithgow – Sunday, 03 Mar 2024

Event Summary

Event Overview

West Lothian Clarion RAD Tour 2024 is a 100km reliability ride which starts and ends at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit.  There will be alternative routes with a variety of distances to suit different levels.  First group will set out at 9:30am with a maximum group size of 12.  Groups will be set off at 5 minute intervals.

The event route takes in 7 castles in West Lothian and will have a refreshment stop around the half way mark.  Further details to follow.

Event Details

Event URN:

539406

Start Date:

Sun, 3rd Mar 2024

Event Type:

Reliability Trial (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

West Lothian Cycle Circuit, West Lothian Leisure Centre, Mcginley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ

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Cheques payable to:

West Lothian Clarion CC

Event promoted by:

West Lothian Clarion CC (website)

Event Organiser:

Barry Speedie
barry_speedie@yahoo.co.uk

Safeguarding lead:

Assigned (Name withheld)

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

About the Event

Info for Riders

What is a RAD Tour Reliability Trials?

Reliability Trials are not a race, it is a non-competitive unsupported and unmarshalled 63 mile-ride which emphasis fitness, self-reliance and navigational skills. 

No Reliability Ride shall be promoted which requires the participants to maintain an average riding speed of more than 18 m.p.h. 'Average riding speed' means the average speed when actually riding.

What's the format?

Riders will be grouped according to their expected average pace. There are 3 pace categories so you need to decide which one you want to join: 18mph, 15mph and 12mph

Groups

Groups/categories will be set off together, though they may be broken into subgroups if necessary for the management of the event.

This is not a race. The aim of the event is to complete the route at a steady pace and as close to the chosen target time as possible; times will not be published. However, you should not take risks to 'make a time'. All riders must ensure that they have a full understanding of group riding technique.

It is not expected that the all groups that set off will stay together and there are certainly no 'group leaders'. We would, however, encourage groups to stay together for support and we would encourage all riders, especially the stronger ones within each time class, to work to encourage the cohesion of their groups where possible.

Feed Stop

The feed stop is at The Dave King Partnership Centre, 139 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EP where you can enjoy soup, sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee while socialising with other riders.

Self Sufficient

You should aim to be self-sufficient. You should certainly be carrying enough food, some money and have the tools to repair punctures and minor breakages.

The Rides

West Lothian Clarion RAD Tour 2024 Ride
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sun 03/03/24 09:30 --- --- 100km / 62 miles
Entry: On Day: (£10.00)
Sun 03/03/24 – 09:30

Event Summary

Event Overview

West Lothian Clarion RAD Tour 2024 is a 100km reliability ride which starts and ends at the West Lothian Cycle Circuit.  There will be alternative routes with a variety of distances to suit different levels.  First group will set out at 9:30am with a maximum group size of 12.  Groups will be set off at 5 minute intervals.

The event route takes in 7 castles in West Lothian and will have a refreshment stop around the half way mark.  Further details to follow.

Event Details

Event URN:

539406

Start Date:

Sun, 3rd Mar 2024

Event Type:

Reliability Trial (Non-Competitive)

Venue:

West Lothian Cycle Circuit, West Lothian Leisure Centre, Mcginley Way, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6SQ

View map

Cheques payable to:

West Lothian Clarion CC

Event promoted by:

West Lothian Clarion CC (website)

Event Organiser:

Barry Speedie
barry_speedie@yahoo.co.uk

Safeguarding lead:

Assigned (Name withheld)

Other Events:

View other events promoted by this organisation

About the Event

Info for Riders

What is a RAD Tour Reliability Trials?

Reliability Trials are not a race, it is a non-competitive unsupported and unmarshalled 63 mile-ride which emphasis fitness, self-reliance and navigational skills. 

No Reliability Ride shall be promoted which requires the participants to maintain an average riding speed of more than 18 m.p.h. 'Average riding speed' means the average speed when actually riding.

What's the format?

Riders will be grouped according to their expected average pace. There are 3 pace categories so you need to decide which one you want to join: 18mph, 15mph and 12mph

Groups

Groups/categories will be set off together, though they may be broken into subgroups if necessary for the management of the event.

This is not a race. The aim of the event is to complete the route at a steady pace and as close to the chosen target time as possible; times will not be published. However, you should not take risks to 'make a time'. All riders must ensure that they have a full understanding of group riding technique.

It is not expected that the all groups that set off will stay together and there are certainly no 'group leaders'. We would, however, encourage groups to stay together for support and we would encourage all riders, especially the stronger ones within each time class, to work to encourage the cohesion of their groups where possible.

Feed Stop

The feed stop is at The Dave King Partnership Centre, 139 Main Street, East Calder, EH53 0EP where you can enjoy soup, sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee while socialising with other riders.

Self Sufficient

You should aim to be self-sufficient. You should certainly be carrying enough food, some money and have the tools to repair punctures and minor breakages.

The Rides

West Lothian Clarion RAD Tour 2024 Ride
Date Start Classification Rider Cat Duration
Sun 03/03/24 09:30 --- --- 100km / 62 miles
Entry: On Day: (£10.00)
Sun 03/03/24 – 09:30

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