Doonbank Trofee Cyclocross
Rozelle Park, Ayr
24th January 2016
Rider information pack
Welcome
Well done you! You have entered the second Doonbank Trofee Cyclocross in Ayr, hosted
by Ayr Burners Cycling. We’ve prepared this guide to help you plan for and enjoy your
day. We’ve also prepared it so that JP and Chris know what they are meant to be doing.
If you see them looking dazed and confused on the day please feel free to prompt them
with a cue!
What?
The ‘Doonbank Trofee’ is a day of cyclocross fun for all ages. We have access to a lovely
scenic park just next door to the Bard’s birthplace in Alloway so we hope he enjoys an
early birthday present.
We have two competitions taking place:
• Round 2 of the Super Quaich Series, for everyone over 16
• Round 4 of the SC South West Winter Series, for everyone under 16
Cyclocross racing is by far the bestest racing out there. Typically a winter discipline, it sees
competitors charge around an off-road circuit for anything up to an hour, looking for the
fastest way to face obstacles including hurdles, sand, mud and deeper mud. This should
involve a bit of running.
The Super Quaich
The Super Quaich is a new, four-race series, insured via TLI (www.tlicycling.org.uk). It’s
primary aim is to maximise and extend the thrill of racing throughout all ability levels. We
want as many riders as possible to have a rider just ahead of them and a rider chasing
them close behind. When this happens every rider gets a racing experience. Visit
www.superquaich.cx for all the relevant rules on points etc.
SC South West Winter Series
The SC South West Winter Series is a new seven-race series primarily aimed at youths and
run by the clubs affiliated with Scottish Cycling South West. There will be points awarded
for all youth categories at each event with the best 5 counting towards the overall series
placings. Visit www.scottishcycling.org.uk for all the relevant rules and regulations.
The Doonbank Trofee races are supported by the members, friends and supporters of Ayr
Burners Cycling QTS.
Why?
Ayr Burners Cycling is Ayrshire’s fastest growing cycling community. Our aims are to
promote cycling opportunities across Ayrshire and encourage cyclists to visit Ayrshire.
We love cyclocross as an accessible, family friendly discipline of cycle sport, taking place
in secure off-road environments, not requiring specific technical skills to participate, and
allowing cyclists of all ages and abilities to ride together.
Organisers JP and Chris are also closet racing fans. Although renowned locally for not
being a #topperformer, JP is a regular on the cyclocross circuit best known for keeping his
white bar tape CLEAN. Meanwhile Chris is still troubled over whether he prefers
andalouse sauce or plain old mayo with his frites, and has got the belly to prove it.
Ayr Burners Cycling are grateful to South Ayrshire Council for providing permission to use
the popular Rozelle Park. We are excited to welcome cross fans from across Scotland to
enjoy our particular local brand of mud.
When?
The Ayrshire Alps Friendly takes place on Sunday 24th January, starting at 09:30.
The programme for the day is as follows:
Time
10:00
10:45
11:00
11:15
11:55
12:00
12:15
13:30
14:00
15:20
15:30
Action
Duration
SCSW sign-on opens
SCSW Race Start
U12 / U10 /U8
SCSW sign-on closes
Super Quaich sign-on opens
SCSW Race Start
U16 / U14
Venue
HQ
20mins
Start
HQ
30mins
Start
Presentation – SCSW youth races
Burners’ Tent
Super Quaich B race sign-on closes
HQ
Super Quaich Race Start
B Race
60mins
Super Quaich A race sign-on closes
Super Quaich Race Start
A Race
Presentation – Super Quaich A and B
Start
HQ
60mins
Start
Burners’ Tent
Close
Participants will be informed whether they are in the Super Quaich ‘A’ Race or ‘B’ Race
after results are published from round 1, RGCX on January 17th
Where?
The Doonbank Trofee takes place
at Rozelle Park in Ayr. We have
access to changing facilities
including showers at the venue.
Strip Address:
Rozelle Park,
Monument Road
Ayr, KA7 4NQ
Car Parking
Parking at the site is VERY limited and will be carefully marshalled. There is nearby onstreet parking on ‘The Loaning’ (KA7 4QL) that we encourage participants to use.
Rozelle Park is in a prime location close to the centre of Ayr. It is popular with the public
and dog walkers especially, so please show due care and consideration when preparing
for the event. The majority of the course takes place on an old pitch-and-put course with
some quality banking. The course is soft underfoot and we expect the north east corner
to chew-up substantially as the day goes on. In the main section of the park our course
deliberately hugs the tree line in order to minimise the visual disturbance to the park.
Due to heavily saturated ground please warm up on tarmac or the actual
race course only. This will minimise damage to the park so we can return!
How?
Registering The Super Quaich events have fully sold out so no on-the-day entry will be
accepted. Riders should go to race sign-on before their event to collect their number
and timing chip on presentation of a valid TLI membership card. The timing chips have
been hired specially for the event and are expensive, so please make sure to return yours
after the event.
Youth racers participating in the Scottish Cycling South West series should register online
via the British Cycling events page:
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138683/ABC-DoonBank-Trofee
Registration for youth events is ONLINE ONLY due to limited course capacity
Who?
Participants
The Doonbank Trofee Super Quaich sold out in record time. The lucky riders below made
the cut:
JP
Baxter
Ayr Burners Cycling
Matthew
Smith
Peebles CC
Joanne
Baxter
Ayr Burners Cycling
Ian
MacGregor
Perth United
Jonathan
Burns
Ayr Burners Cycling
David
Anderson
RCCK
Peter
Ferrier
Ayr Burners Cycling
Lindsay
Branston
RCCK
Rod
Henderson
Ayr Burners Cycling
Sandy
Gibbons
RCCK
Scott
Knox
Ayr Burners Cycling
Jennifer
Mason
RCCK
Alan
Mcewan
Ayr Burners Cycling
Stephen
Birrell
Ronde CC
Lindsay
McGarvie
Ayr Burners Cycling
Alistair
Dow
Ronde CC
Gavin
McKellar
Ayr Burners Cycling
Ed
Vickers
SCOTT Racing
Henry
Peterkin
Ayr Burners Cycling
Chris
Barr
SR Albannach
Trevor
Phillips
Ayr Burners Cycling
Tom
Blankenstein
SR Albannach
Christopher
Scott
Ayr Burners Cycling
Jim
Cameron
SR Albannach
Janet
Erskine
Ayr Roads CC
Mireille
Captieux
SR Albannach
Paul
Gibson
Ayr Roads CC
Graeme
Cross
SR Albannach
Robert
Kelly
Ayr Roads CC
Caroline
Lukes
SR Albannach
Andrew
Kent
Ayr Roads CC
John
Mackenzie
SR Albannach
Alex
McAllister
Ayr Roads CC
Eoghan
Maguire
SR Albannach
Fraser
Tait
Ayr Roads CC
Colin
Moulson
SR Albannach
Brian
Yates
Ayr Roads CC
John
McComisky
SR Albannach
Rhys
Donnelly
Billy Bilsland Cycles
Andrew
Rafferty
Stirling Bike Club
Stuart
Dun
Catcune Farm Pedigree
Owen
Philipson
Stirling Cycle Repairs
Al
Reid
City of Edinburgh RC
Iain
McMullen
Team Thomsons Cycles
Sian
Tovey
Dooleys crt
Peggy
Series
Team Thomsons Cycles
Paul
Davies
Dunfermline CC
Paul
Carmichael
The Bicycle Works
Mick
Nally
Dunfermline CC
Gillian
Anderson
VC Astar Anderside
Steve
Nicholson
Dunfermline CC
Karl
Farmer
VC Glasgow South
David
Tibbs
Dunfermline CC
Steve
Macluskie
VC Glasgow South
Colin
Bain
East Kilbride Road Club
Kenneth
Morrice
VC Glasgow South
Eric
Easton
Edinburgh RC
erika
allen
Velo Club Moulin
Gareth
Edwards
Edinburgh RC
Ian
Dunlop
Velo Club Moulin
Keith
Froude
Edinburgh RC
Addy
Pope
Velo Club Moulin
Iain
MacLeod
Edinburgh RC
Maddy
Robinson
Velo Club Moulin
Paul
Noble
EKRC
Colin
Shearer
Velo Club Moulin
David
Lines
EspressoCyclingCoaching
Elisa
Smith
Velo Club Moulin
campbell
thomson
Fife Cycling
Martin
Steele
Velo Club Moulin
Michael
Allen
Fullarton Wheelers
Ainsley
Turbitt
Velo Club Moulin
Allan
Barr
G72 Tri Club
Fraser
Waters
Velo Club Moulin
Gavin
McDougall
Gamma Racing Team
Jane
Barr
Velocity 44
Craig
Hamilton
Gamma RT
Wayne
Barr
Velocity 44
Ewan
Mulhern
Glasgow City CC
Malcolm
Dunlop
VeloClub Edinburgh
Elizabeth
Adams
Glasgow Green CC
James
Goldie
Walkers Cycling Club
Paul
Bailey
Glasgow Green CC
Scott
Kerr
Walkers Cycling Club
Matthew
Magee
Glasgow Green CC
Catherine
Logan
Walkers Cycling Club
Robin
Jamieson
Glasgow MTB Club
John
McCracken
Walkers Cycling Club
Jason
Barnes
Glasgow Nightingale CC
Russell
Mowat
Walkers Cycling Club
Bryan
Donnelly
Glasgow Nightingale CC
Kevin
Pugh
Walkers Cycling Club
Neill
Kemp
Glasgow Nightingale CC
Scott
Russell
Walkers Cycling Club
Malcolm
Paterson
Glasgow Nightingale CC
Lorna
Sloan
Walkers Cycling Club
Stevie
Couper
Glasgow United CC
Simon
Kenny
West Lothian Clarion
Stephen
Jackson
Glasgow United CC
Kevin
O'Hara
West Lothian Clarion
James
Melville
Glasgow United CC
Gordon
SCOTT
West Lothian Clarion
Dave
Smeaton
Glasgow United CC
Alan
Shanley
West Lothian Clarion
Alister
Watt
Granite City RT
JAMES
McCallum
WhatsYourMeta
John
Archibald
Haddington CC
Anne
Ewing
WV Breda
Neil
Clyde
Haddington CC
Euan
Lindsay
www.hardie-bikes.com
Alan
McCaskie
Haddington CC
Bryan
Bath
Gordon
Dalglish
HappyTrailsCrossCollective
Ian
Churcher
Gary
Douglas
HappyTrailsCrossCollective
Sean
Clark
Julian
Howell
HappyTrailsCrossCollective
Pamela
Craig
Ross
Johnstone
HappyTrailsCrossCollective
Lee
Cuthbertson
Graeme
Scott
HappyTrailsCrossCollective
Graham
Gillies
Andrew
Bell
Here Come The Belgians
stuart
green
Katie
Carmichael
Hervelo Cycling
Caroline
Harvey
gary
macdonald
HOPE FACTORYRACING
Marcus
Kirkpatrick
George
Roberts
Icarus Racing
Emma
Lamont
Alex
Baird
Johnstone Wheelers CC
Alan
Laurie
David
Borland
Johnstone Wheelers CC
David
Lindsay
David
Cathcart
Johnstone Wheelers CC
Allan
Love
Paul
Leavy
Johnstone Wheelers CC
James
Martin
Paul
McDonald
Johnstone Wheelers CC
Duncan
Maycroft
duncan
thomson
Johnstone Wheelers CC
Barry
McCleery
calum
punton
Kinross CC
brian
mccutcheon
Colin
Sergeant
Law Wheelers
Sean
McDonald
Robert
Armitage
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Colin
Murchie
Paul
Hutton
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
David
Murdoch
Craig
Kidd
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Katie
Newlands
Gary
McCrae
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Chris
ONeill
Franco
Porco
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Aaron
Outhwaite
Stuart
Punton
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Daniel
Peoples
Willie
Webster
Leslie Bike Shop / BB
Howard
Perkins
Dominic
Sharkey
Mid Argyll Triathlon CC
Euan
Ritchie
Donald
Bisset
Musselburgh RCC
Alistair
Ross
Paul
Howieson
Paisley Velo
Jane
Sargent
Jerome"
Finlayson
Pedal Power RT
James
Skinner
James
Fraser-
Pedal Power RT
Gary
Smith
Moodie
David
Hamill
Pedal Power RT
Andrew
Stevenson
Colin J
Knott
Pedal Power RT
Keith
Stocker
Keith
Mailer
Pedal Power RT
David
Swap
Alan
Maxwell
Pedal Power RT
Aileen
Tan
John
Mccaffery
Pedal Power RT
Bryan
Tobyn
John
Miroslaw
Peebles CC
Billy
Wilson
Riders will be allocated a slot in either the ‘A’ race (1400) or ‘B’ Race (1215) following the
publication of results after Round 1 of the Super Quaich at RGCX. The decision is final and
spaces cannot be exchanged between heats.
Due to saturated ground the use of pressure washers is STRONGLY
DISCOURAGED and should be limited to hard stone / tarmac areas
Officials
The Doonbank Trofee events are only possible thanks to the help of the following officials
Organisers
John Paul Baxter (SQ)
Christopher JG (SCSW)
Commissaire
Tom A’Hara
Andy McKinlay
Timekeeping
Mark Young
Blair Wyllie
Sign-on
Nina Anderson
David Clifford
Blair Wyllie
Course Build
Gary Currie
Peter Ferrier
Scott Knox
Rod Henderson
Duncan MacArthur
Christopher Johnson
First Aid
EFAR Scotland
Christopher Johnson
Marshals
Gavin McKellar
Johnny Burns
Will Jackson
Fiona Herbertson
Alex Hamilton
Paul Gibson
James Edwards
Paul Deas
Scott Knox
Davie Robb
Harry McGarvie
Lindsay McGarvie
Duncan MacArthur
Paul Gibson
Lorna Dixon
Catering
Flaming Indulgence
Cafe2u
Car Park Monitor
Rod Henderson
Bill McCrae
Matthew Dixon
PA
Christopher Scott
Social Media
Harry McGarvie
Course Dismantle
Gary Currie
JohnPaul Baxter
Christopher Scott
Super Quaich team
There will be a marshal’s briefing at 10:30, led by John Paul Baxter, by the Ayr Burners Tent.
If you arrive after 10:30 please report to sign on. Please note the roles above may be
subject to change and will be confirmed closer to the day.
Supporters
We are pleased to have secured some great folk along to entertain and look after our
riders, spectators and officials.
Check out our QTS
stablemates Blair
Brown QTS Rally and
have a go in the
cockpit of a real rally
car
Flaming Indulgence will
be freshly preparing
some of their awesome
wood fired pizzas
Big Bobble Hats will be
selling their trademark
Big Bobble Hats and
some of those
wonderful loud cow
bells
Our ‘Sparks’ will have
one of their favourite
balance bike tracks set
up, with some games
sessions scheduled
during the day
Cafe2u will be
providing top quality
coffee direct to the
start line
Active Travel Hub Ayr will
be along to share news
about the project
transforming Ayr into a
top walking and cycling
friendly destination
Ayr Burners Cycling – QTS
Ayr Burners Cycling QTS is a local development group committed to promoting local
cycling opportunities and encouraging cyclists to visit Ayrshire. Since constituting in
December 2014 we have welcomed more than 140 subscribers to the group, enjoying a
broad range of activities including balance bike sessions, off-road adventures, sportives,
social rides, cycle jumbles and much more. Our key focus areas are Youth, Cyclocross,
Sportives and Adventure.
We manage the development of the Ayrshire Alps Cycle Park and are
developing a family cycling resource called ‘Sea Ayr Cycles’.
Ayr Burners Cycling is sponsored by QTS Group. We are affiliated with CTC and Scottish
Cycling. Find out more at www.ayrburners.org
TLI Technical Regulations:
The DoonBank Trofee Super Quaich races are run under the regulations of TLI Cycling.
All participants will sign the following statement prior to the event:
I agree to abide by TLI Cycling Rules and Regulations and agree that I participate entirely at my own
risk. I must rely on my own ability in dealing with hazards and ride in a manner which is safe for myself
and others. I am aware that when racing on the Public Highway, the function of the Marshals is only
to indicate direction and that I alone must determine whether any movement I make is safe. I
agree that no liability whatsoever shall be attached to the promoter, promoting club, sponsor, TLI
Cycling or it’s officials, or officials and members of the promoting club, in respect of any injury, loss,
or damage suffered by me or by reason of taking part in this event, howsoever caused. I am not
subject to any suspension imposed on me by any other Cycling Organisation which I have not
declared to TLI Cycling.
I confirm and acknowledge that my attention has been drawn to these conditions and that I have
read and I understand the said conditions and accept them as a fair contract.
TLI Cycling competitors are divided into categories, such categories being determined in the first
instance by age on the day of the event.
Age
Male
Female
6-7
U8
8-9
U10
10 - 11
U12
12 - 13
U14
14 - 15
U16
16 - 17
J
18 - 29
S
B
30 - 39
M
C
40 - 44
A
D
45 - 49
B
E
50 - 54
C
F
55 - 59
D
G
60 - 64
E
H
65 - 69
F
H
70 - 74
G
H
75 plus
H
H
3.5 It is the responsibility of the competitor and/or the parent or guardian in the case of under
18s, to ensure that for every race held under these regulations his cycle is in a safe condition.
3.6 Race clothing must be that which is in current usage in International Cycle Racing. Trade
designs are permitted but offensive slogans or badges are strictly forbidden. The organisers
decision is final.
3.8 Members must produce their Membership/License Card at Race Control. Organisers should
refuse entry to the event, or require the completion of a Day Membership form and payment of
a Day Membership fee of £5 if the card is not produced.
3.9 Approved helmets are compulsory in all TLI Cycling grouped start events
3.10 Any competitor proved to have competed in any TLI Cycling event whilst under the
influence of a recreational drug, or performance enhancing substance currently appearing on
any proscribed list of the International Olympic Committee or and WADA, shall be disqualified
and subject to TLI Cycling disciplinary procedures. Exception will only be made for medication
prescribed by a registered Doctor and used as prescribed for medical reasons.
British Cycling Techincal Regulations:
The DoonBank Trofee youth races are run under the regulations of British Cycling. A handpicked
selection of relevant Cyclo Cross event rules from Scottish Cycling’s 2014 Technical Handbook
appear below:
12.10 EQUIPMENT PITS
12.10.1 The equipment pit is that part of the circuit where riders can change wheels or bicycles. Servicing
and the changing of bicycles will only be allowed in these pits. Any rider passing the exit of the pit area must
continue on the course until reaching the next pit area. The provision of equipment pits is obligatory in all
races except those for under 12s and those promoted under the Go-Cross category.
12.10.5 Pits shall be straight and in clearly defined areas. They should be signposted and precisely marked
by yellow flags at each corner.
12.10.6 At the side of the pit area a zone at least 2 metres deep shall be set aside for riders’ assistants and
their equipment.
12.10.7 In category A events the race lane and the pit lane shall be separated and distinctly marked out by
tape or barriers. A rider may use the pit lane only in the event of a change of bicycle or wheel. Access shall
be provided for riders’ assistants only on one side of the pit lane.
12.11 CONDUCT OF COMPETITORS
12.11.1 Where practicable, thirty minutes should be allowed before the start of events (other than those for
under 12s) for on-course inspection and training by the respective riders.
12.11.2 All races shall be started by an audible signal from a point not visible to competitors. No indication
shall be given to competitors of the passing of seconds immediately before the start.
12.11.3 Riders found to be causing false starts shall be penalised at the discretion of the Commissaire. The
method of stopping a false start shall be defined by the start official during any pre-race instructions.
12.11.4 Riders shall start with the front wheel behind the line and with at least one foot on the ground.
12.11.5 Riders shall not receive assistance at the start, or during the event. The handing up of refreshment is
forbidden.
12.11.6 Any rider deliberately leaving the course shall be deemed to have retired from the event.
12.11.7 No competitor shall cover any part of the course without his machine.
12.11.8 When being lapped, it is the responsibility of the lapped rider to surrender the racing line.
12.11.9 All competitors, whilst training or racing on the course, shall wear properly affixed protective
headgear which must be of a hard/soft shell construction. The responsibility for ensuring that the protective
headgear is of a standard sufficient to provide adequate protection in the case of an accident whilst
training or racing on the course shall lie solely with the competitor. NB: advice on helmet standards may be
found in the note appended to SC technical regulation 1.17.1.
12.11.10 No member of SC/BC other than those competing or officiating shall be permitted to ride on a
course whilst a race is in progress.
12.11.11 The first three riders wherever practicable shall receive their awards directly after the event has
finished and adjacent to the finishing area.
For more visit www.scottishcx.org.uk
Have fun and see you again in 2016!