idmcc_sec Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 (edited) I note the exhortations of "Big John" and John Davies, Trials Committee Chairman, (are they the same person?) No. This rule applies only to National/National Restricted trials so the many riders who only compete in closed to club trials are not required to display any number at all!. True. With rumblings about cheating and even proven instances of serious errors in results, even Championship results, the SACU Trials Committee have missed an opportunity to tidy up this number/route issue. True again. Lochaber having used their excellent system of rider and route identification number plates for years and other clubs looking at following suit Not factually correct copy Lochabers example and issue numbers for their event, with the background colour to denote the route being ridden. I noticed that Lochaber not only colour code the riding numbers but for example the "A" route sign on sheets, score sheets and punchcards are all bright yellow to match the number plate. It must make the event secs. job far easier at the end of the day Inverness & District were the first to (and still do) use separate sign on, score sheets and issue "A" plates with different coloured punchcards to differentiate routes, although we've never used specific riding numbers as the licence rule was never enforced. What an almighty fuss but I love threads like these As far as I can see (my personal opinion), this 10 mark penalty is virtually unworkable anyway. The SACU Steward will have to do this job:- 1. Check the bike (every one!) has a number on it, or not. 2. Check the rider has a licence. 3. Check the photo on the licence matches the rider. 4. Find the rider on the entry list. 5. Persuade the event secretary to dock him 10 marks. As it stands, it's a bit of a mess but if anyone is feeling vocal about it, the SACU AGM is on tomorrow Sunday 29th at 2.00pm in the Kaimpark Hotel, Bathgate. Edited February 28, 2004 by idmcc_sec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialscot Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Sorry idmcc sec, credit where credit is due. I've asked around and it seems that it's only in the last couple of years since a new sec. took over that Lochaber have adopted (they say adapted and improved on!!!) the IDMCC practices for rider and route identification. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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