Run Rules

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Run Rules

Please don't be put off by the rules, they are there to ensure safety. The Run Leader will decide what system will be used at the start of the run depending on the number of bikes, weather conditions, distance etc.

The usual format is for each rider to look out for the rider behind them and to wait safely at any deviations in the route (eg junctions, roundabouts) to show the following riders the way. However the Run Leader may decide to use the 'Tail End Charlie' System as explained below......

TEC - Tail end Charlie System.

This system works really well with any size group, but is especially effective with larger groups.

The Ride leader remains at the front throughout the ride. The TEC (Tail end Charlie) or Sweeper remains at the rear of the ride throughout. One thing that greatly assists in this riding technique it to have the TEC readily identifiable by wearing a tabard, or riding an easily identifiable bike, which can be quickly recognised in your mirrors.

The body of the riders will find their position changed continually as they make progress over the journey.

Whenever there is a deviation to the obvious straight ahead route, this will be indicated by the Ride Leader to the rider travelling immediately behind him. This rider then pulls over, in a visible but safe place in order to point the remaining riders in the correct direction. If in doubt mark the junction as it is preferable to people being undecided as to the direction in which to go.

This bike now becomes ‘The Marker’. The Marker will remain in place until the TEC arrives at which point the Marker will rejoin the group in front of the TEC. As the journey progresses each rider will find that they, in turn become the bike behind the Leader, are dropped as a Marker and then rejoin in front of the TEC once all other bikes have passed.

Note for Marker: Never compromise your safety or the safety of others when attempting to mark a junction. No one wants to get lost but it is preferable to putting yourself a risk.

Trophy Points Rules

Bob Ellam trophy rules

Trophy period is 1st April to 31st December.

All proposed events and runs must have a destination or purpose.

A member must second the event or run before its inclusion onto the website. The seconder should attend.

10 points are awarded per member or pillion attending a one day website listed run/event on a motorcycle, and then accrue at 2 points per extra day if necessary.

5 extra points if an article regarding the run is submitted by the run leader.

5 points for attending club meetings on a motorcycle.

Point’s allocation for any unusual circumstances, i.e. not using a bike at a club event etc should be decided before the run/event is included on the website.

The website notification should show the max points available if a run/event can attract more than the usual 10 points.

Short Notice run Addendum (19th March 2009)

Short notice runs are acceptable but will only attract points if these extra requirements are met….

· The short notice run must be listed on the website at least 24 hours before it starts.

· The proposer and the seconder must be named on the web notification.

· The proposer and seconder must attend the short notice run.

Email short notice runs to info@barnsleybikers.co.uk

(Please stick to the 24hr rule and if necessary I will second it....C.)

The Brass Monkey Trophy

This runs from January the 1st until the 31st of March. A very relaxed version of the above rules will apply. Regardless of leading or following each member can only gain 10 points per run.

Your safety and the safety of other run participants is paramount.
No one is expected to ride beyond the law or their own ability.

PLEASE FILL UP WITH FUEL BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE KEEL SO AS NOT TO DELAY THE RUN - THANK YOU.