Advice for Record Attempts

Please ensure that your entire chosen route is as safe as possible for the rider/s, all Observers, Timekeepers, and your following team. For riders attempting Land’s End to John o’Groats, please be aware that the ‘short cut’ from Okehampton to Wellington is considered very dangerous and undesirable. The distance saved is far out-weighed by using the faster A30 to Exeter.

RRA Timekeepers and Observers are always keen to support record attempts and to see them successfully concluded. However, it is important to remember that they are giving time from their personal lives and this needs to be respected.

Should the attempt be so far behind on schedule that there is NO chance of the record being broken, then the Timekeeper should confer first, with the Observers, then with the rider/s and organiser about leaving the attempt even if the rider/s wish to continue. The Timekeeper, can, if they so wish continue with the rider/s so as to give a time. If this happens then the Timekeeper shall be acting solely for the rider/s, not the RRA. In all cases the Record Secretary should be notified by email at any time or by phone at any reasonable time.

Should weather conditions become so poor during an attempt that RRA Timekeepers/Observers fear for their safety, the attempt organiser should take all reasonable steps to address their concerns. If a remedy cannot be found, RRA Timekeepers/Observers should confer with the organiser about temporarily or permanently leaving the attempt. If this happens, the attempt organiser should take the officials to a suitable place for them to either take shelter or return home. The attempt may continue if the aspirant wishes to continue riding. In all cases the Record Secretary should be notified by email at any time or by phone at any reasonable time.

Officials leaving the ride should notify the Records Secretary by email at any time or by phone at any reasonable time.

MOBILE PHONE/RADIO USE BY THE RIDER/S.
Section 10 This covers the use of mobile phones/radios. All riders, their organiser and all members of their support team are strongly urged to read these rules very carefully. You should also note the following:-

There is also the possibility that continued use of a mobile phone/radio whilst still cycling could be seen as illegal. Dangerous or Careless Cycling can carry a fine of up to £1000 in each case.
You are also strongly advised to carry a rear light at all times for your own safety should the weather conditions suddenly change. You are also advised to wear light coloured clothing at night.

Contact with the Attempt.
It is suggested that a spare phone and contact number is also available should the following car with the initial contact number develop problems. In this case the Record Secretary should be notified of the change of number.

You are required to engage the services of all Observers and Timekeepers needed by using the address list provided in the RRA handbook. (or in accordance with Rule 11.01b) Please note that if any relevant information is missing your Notice & Schedule will be returned. You must have an Observer in each and every following car, or vehicle associated with the attempt. It is the sole responsibility of the rider/organiser to ensure that enough Timekeepers and Observers are available to cover the entire attempt, allowing them to have sufficient rest.

Attempt numbers should not be asked for nor the Notice & Schedule be sent too early before the first possible
start date. Timekeeper & Observer details should be listed on the Notice if known. If these details are not listed
then Timekeeper & Observer details should be sent to the Record Secretary NO LATER than 7 days before the
actual start date. Please note that the Record Secretary will not ask for these details.

If you wish you can e-mail your Schedule and it will be checked, please note that this does not include the route or times.
Please note that some Timekeepers may also act as an Observer. In this case only ONE RRA Official in each vehicle is required.
PLEASE NOTE: You should be prepared to pay ALL out of pocket expenses of any Timekeeper/s and Observer/s.

All RRA Forms needed are available from the Gen/Rec Secretary, by post or e-mail. The RRA warning signs are available free of charge from Brian Edrupt 136 Beaconsfield Road, ENFIELD, EN3 6AY. If possible please try to return these signs when you have finished with them, unless you will require them for another attempt.
Please note: It is the riders’ responsibility to ask the Record Secretary for any RRA signs, unless they wish to make their own.

Please note: You must inform the Record Secretary, by telephone, at least 48 hours before the start of any attempt.
This applies whether the attempt is Active or Postponed. Email alone is not enough.

Note: Whilst an email notice of abandonment at any time is acceptable, a phone call must still be made at a reasonable time.

Please use the RRA Notice & Schedule Form. It has been laid out in a standard format.
Please supply one copy, by email, as a word docx file, please do not send as a pdf file.
You MUST phone the Record Secretary to ensure he has received the Notice & Schedule and that it is correct.
You MUST also phone the Record Secretary to inform him of the exact start date. Email alone is not enough.
A Notice and Schedule will only be accepted if everything is correct and the Disclaimer Form and correct fee has been paid.

It is recommended that a flashing orange beacon should be fitted to the roof of the following vehicle immediately behind the rider/s. Please note this is not available from the RRA.

Email: brianedrupt@gmail.com

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