Junior Gearing!

[mick curran]

Hi Juniors and parents/coaches,

Today (and coming weeks) @ the Lucca road crit we are going to check the rollouts of the juniors.

This isn’t because im a big mean teacher who hate kids, but exactly the opposite. By monitoring the roll outs 1) it is a CNCW rule and 2) it is governed at opens and bigger races and we would hate any junior to be unaware of the rule and make a mistake and use an incorrect gear and be DQ'd.

Here are some more points to think about:

- if they don't train, race and ride on the gears that they have to in Opens then they will not be competitive in these races.

- Riding big gears at a young age does not make a junior a better rider, stronger, a better race tactician or achieve better aerobic endurance - which are all vital for their development if they hope to have a long association in the sport of cycling.

- As a club we feel responsible and it is our duty to the juniors to make sure that they are abiding by the rules set out by CNSW and Cycling Australia.

Thanks guys,

 mick Curran
(club captain)

[mick curran]

The current CNSW newsletter covered the Gearing issue so everyone can be clear.

 

There has been some confusion and correspondence recently about gearing restrictions for junior riders.

It needs to be understood that all NSW cycle racing is conducted as sanctioned events whether it be category 1-5 races or junior races that includes club races and as such the NSW Technical Regulations apply without exception. The Board is of the opinion that junior riders u17 and younger should adhere to gearing restrictions even in training.

We note that u19 riders have the option to ride unrestricted gears in CNSW sanctioned open events.

 

Technical Regulations 57 states:

JUNIOR GEARING - ROLL OUT DISTANCES

a) Roll out distances shall not exceed the following:

Junior U/19 Men 7.930m Junior U/13 Boys 5.500m

Junior U/19 Women 7.930m Junior U/13 Girls 5.500m

Junior U/17 Men 6.500m Junior U/11 Boys 5.500m

Junior U/17 Women 6.500m Junior U/11 Girls 5.500m

Junior U/15 Men 6.000m

Junior U/15 Women 6.000m

b) To restrict roll out distances mentioned above, blocking off may be permitted by the adjustment of the derailleur or other means.

c) Junior Under 19 Male/Female competitors may ride unrestricted gears when competing in CNSW sanctioned open events

 

The following Guidelines for Imposing Penalties in Competition for bicycle non-conformance penalties apply for use of incorrect gearing. are:

2.1 Presentation at the start of a race or race stage with a bicycle not in conformity with the regulations. Penalty, Start refused.

2.2 Use of a bicycle in a race which is not in conformity with the regulations. Penalty, Relegation or Disqualification
 

[Mick Hull]

Thanks Mick

[mick curran]

Thanks Mick

Thanks mick