Travers MTB Series 2021 Dates
25/04/21 - Round 1
09/05/21 - Round 2
23/05/21 - Round 3
13/06/21 - Round 4
27/06/21 - Round 5
08:00 - Under 9s and 12s course open for practise
08:50 - Course closed - UNDER 9's go to the start
09:00 - Under 9s race start (15 mins) Shortened main course
09:25 - Under 12s race start (20 mins) Shortened main course
09:50 - Course open for practise - Under 9/12 Prize Presentation
10:10 - Course closed
10:20 - Female - Adult (1 Hr) + 1 Lap
10:35 - Female - Juvenile - Youth (45 mins)
11:35 - Course open for practise
11:55 - Course closed
12:00 - Male - Adult (1Hr) +1 Lap
12:15 - Male - Juvenile - Youth (45 Mins)
13:30 - Main Prize Presentation
2021 Season Final Thoughts
With the final round of the Series done I would like to thank all the riders, supporters, Marshals and people who helped preparing the course and making the bridge (my arms still ache from carrying that wood and hardcore...who's idea was it to build it at the furthest point of the woods?).
The leagues have been a success giving everyone no matter their ability a reason to ride and race. We are looking at the age splits in the U9/12 and will possibly introduce a younger category to encourage these riders to take part on an easier shorter course. There will also be a push next year to reintroduce the Saturday practise for the women to allow them to see and ride the course before race race.
The timing system has been a steep learning curve, thanks to my girlfriend Amanda Jones for putting in the hours researching and fine tuning the system. We have already made further progress for 2022 with a 2nd independent system running along side the current RFID Reader and antennas meaning it will be even more accurate. We have also worked out a better way to allocate the number boards and helmet tags which will simplify things along with some simple changes to the entry system that will further improve and simply things. We will also make the entry for the U9/12 more streamlined so there will be a running combined entry list and again you will only need to enter once for the entire series.
Marshaling is perennial issue in most sports and the series is no different, I am extremely grateful to everyone who gave up their time this year, I am planning to offer a reward scheme in 2022.
Food - Its was a little tricky this year due to Covid, hopefully the worst of that is now behind us, I hope everyone enjoy the ice creams at round 5. There are plans to offer food and drink next year but you know me it wont be the usual burger van, it will be something quite different, I still need to do them sums and work out exactly how it will run.
I have a few course feature ideas for 2022...A line drop off from the bridge...probably not! Anyone with ideas positive or negative about the series feel free to contact me or leave a comment.
Finally a thanks to the sponsors, Squirt Cycling Products UK, They have all your bike maintenance covered. Parenesis Ltd., Thanks to Steve Pennock podium next year! DataLynx Limited, Fibrax Limited Epic Orange give Darren a call if you are looking for new team kit. Nextie UK Carbon rims and TraversBikes.com the best Titanium frames in the world! Fibrax Limited all the small components for your bikes, pads, cable etc
The leagues have been a success giving everyone no matter their ability a reason to ride and race. We are looking at the age splits in the U9/12 and will possibly introduce a younger category to encourage these riders to take part on an easier shorter course. There will also be a push next year to reintroduce the Saturday practise for the women to allow them to see and ride the course before race race.
The timing system has been a steep learning curve, thanks to my girlfriend Amanda Jones for putting in the hours researching and fine tuning the system. We have already made further progress for 2022 with a 2nd independent system running along side the current RFID Reader and antennas meaning it will be even more accurate. We have also worked out a better way to allocate the number boards and helmet tags which will simplify things along with some simple changes to the entry system that will further improve and simply things. We will also make the entry for the U9/12 more streamlined so there will be a running combined entry list and again you will only need to enter once for the entire series.
Marshaling is perennial issue in most sports and the series is no different, I am extremely grateful to everyone who gave up their time this year, I am planning to offer a reward scheme in 2022.
Food - Its was a little tricky this year due to Covid, hopefully the worst of that is now behind us, I hope everyone enjoy the ice creams at round 5. There are plans to offer food and drink next year but you know me it wont be the usual burger van, it will be something quite different, I still need to do them sums and work out exactly how it will run.
I have a few course feature ideas for 2022...A line drop off from the bridge...probably not! Anyone with ideas positive or negative about the series feel free to contact me or leave a comment.
Finally a thanks to the sponsors, Squirt Cycling Products UK, They have all your bike maintenance covered. Parenesis Ltd., Thanks to Steve Pennock podium next year! DataLynx Limited, Fibrax Limited Epic Orange give Darren a call if you are looking for new team kit. Nextie UK Carbon rims and TraversBikes.com the best Titanium frames in the world! Fibrax Limited all the small components for your bikes, pads, cable etc
