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The 2009 Jack Clements Memorial Little
Mountain Time Trial - Awards
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The Wyre Forest CRC lads cleaned up
the team medals in 2007
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There is huge prestige attached to winning
the Beacon's Little Mountain Time Trial, but we recognise
that competing for the overall win is inevitably only a dream
for all but the strongest riders. That is why we incorporate
several competitions within the one event, allowing all riders
to take on the challenge of the Little Mountain with an opportunity
to take home a prize.
Course Records
A very generous bonus prize will be awarded
to any rider who breaks the Course and Event Record for their
category. The current Course and Event Records can be found
here. (NB. If more that one rider breaks the record,
the bonus will be awarded only to the fastest. )
Roadman
This popular option will make a return in
2009. We will award prizes for the fastest riders completing
the course using a standard road bike with only traditional-style
handlebars (no tri-bars) and wheels with a minimum of 12 spokes.
If used, a helmet should be of standard non-aero type.
Please note:
- Eligibility for the Roadman prize will
be assessed by an event official immediately prior to each
rider's start, in the lay-by at the start.
- The official's decision is final. Riders
are requested to enter this competition in the spirit in
which it is intended.
- The official will be available to advise
riders on equipment choice at the HQ, if necessary, up until
7.50am. Please ask at the signing-on desk for any help regarding
this.
Course PB
This course is a huge test of stamina, strength
and mental toughness for everyone who takes part. So improving
your performance year on year is an achievement to be celebrated
and we will award generous prizes for the greatest improvement
on a Course Personal Best performance. If you have no previous
performance on this course, unfortunately you will not be
eligible to win the Course PB prize this year. However, once
you have ridden this year, you will of course be eligible
next year!
Hill-Climbs
The two main hill-climbs of Stanford Bank and Ankerdine will
be timed, with a prize for the fastest combined time. Full
descriptions of the climbs are given on our hill
climbs page.
Mountain Bike Record
As far as we know, only one person has ever tackled the Little
Mountain TT on a mountain bike. In 1996 Gary Bartram completed
the course in 2.05.55. Gary is kindly donating a bonus of
£40 to any rider who breaks his record on a mountain bike.
To qualify you must have 26" wheels, a maximum chainring size
of 46T, no tri bars and no aero helmet. Eligibility for the
bonus will be assessed at the start as for the Roadman Competition.
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