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Galloway Forest Park is the venue for the second of the Three Tens events, this venue tucked away in the South West of Scotland, famous for its fast flowing singletrack and superb mountain bike trails proved its reputation in the first event in 2007. In 2009 the course was even better as No Fuss had been working with Forestry Commission to build some new natural sections of trail.

Participants can compete as a solo or in relay teams of two, three or four. The race is an endurance format with teams and individuals competing to see who can complete the most laps in the 10 hours. 

 Its real family day out there will be entertainment and music for all, race registration and pre race party commence on the Friday evening, with race scheduled to start at 0930 on Saturday and après race party going on late into Saturday Night for those who have the energy.

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Course

Here is the course map for 2009. 2010 map will be available 28 day prior to event.

 

Rules

What is it all about?

The events are ten-hour endurance events, however that does not mean that every participant has to ride for a full ten hours. The expectation is that the majority of riders will be in teams and ride in a relay that is only one rider on the course at any time). Whilst not riding, the team, as well as preparing for the next ride and trying to relax can expect to be entertained with music and acts throughout the event.

The courses are all different however all have a good mixture of forestry roads and single track; look out for some new additions in Fort William, at Kirroughtree be prepared to be wowed by the flowing single track and some interesting natural sections, in Moray you can expect some surprises and some superb mountain bike terrain.

Come and join us for a weekend of Endurance Mountain biking some of the best venues that this country has to offer. Enjoy the event with friends and family as well as the other competitors and have fun at these friendly events. The course will be about 10 miles in length and will be 100% rideable. Each of the venues will offer a limited amount of camping (which we will take bookings for from the 1st of April, first come first served), Each venue will have some shower facilities and refreshments as well as entertainment throughout the race and the Saturday evening. State of the Art Computerized timing and lap recording. Progress- board updates throughout the events. Random prizes all day.

Entries

For 2009 all entries will be online, please take time to fill in form accurately as Frazer starts to get grumpy if he has to keep making changes.

Competitor Groupings

Solos

Sen M Male below 40
F Female below 40
Vet M Male 40+
F Female 40+
SVet M Male 50+
F Female 50+

Pairs

Sen M 2 Male Cumulative below 80
F 2 Female Cumulative below 80
Mix 1 male 1 female Cumulative below 80
Vet M 2 Male Cumulative 80+
F 2 Female Cumulative 80+
Mix 1 male 1 female Cumulative 80+
SVet M 2 Male Cumulative 100+
F 2 Female Cumulative 100+
Mix 1 male 1 female Cumulative 100+

Trios

Sen M 3 Male Cumulative below 120
F 3 Female Cumulative below 120
Mix Cumulative below 120+
Vet M 3 Male Cumulative 120+
F 3 Female Cumulative 120+
Mix Cumulative 120+
SVet M 3 Male Cumulative 150+
F 3 Female Cumulative 150+
Mix Cumulative 150+

Quads

Sen M 4 Male Cumulative below 160
F 4 Female Cumulative below 160
Mix Cumulative below 160
Vet M 4 Male Cumulative 160+
F 4 Female Cumulative 160+
Mix Cumulative 160+
SVet M 4 Male Cumulative 200+
F 4 Female Cumulative 200+
Mix Cumulative 200+

Juniors Must be in teams of 2 or more. Minimum age is 15 years on the day of the event.

NB Teams and individuals are encouraged to have a support crew, this is not mandatory but is highly recommended.

Times

Event specific schedules shall appear on the websites in the future,

Friday
Registration 1800 to 2100
Pre Race Meal 1900 -2100

Saturday
Registration 0600 to 0900
Team captains meeting 0830 (Mandatory)
Race Start 0930
Last lap commence before 1930

Timing closed 2030
Prizes and Party 2100 till as long as legs last 12ish

Sunday
0700 onwards Breakfast and pack up

Rules and Regulations

It is important that you and your teammates and support crew read these very carefully.

Each lap is approximately 10 miles, under 1 hour for the fastest riders, nearly 2 hours for those who are new to the sport or are just that wee bit mope careful. The courses will consist of a bit of everything, including wide single track, narrow single track with rocks, roots, mud, fast flowing single track, low gear uphill’s, water crossings, technical ascents and descents, plus fire roads. The event is for solo riders and teams and is in a relay format.

Rules

1 Mandatory pr-event meeting at 0830 on Saturday for all team captains/team Leaders, although all riders and crew are encouraged to attend. Teams must designate a captain team leader (this will be understood to be No 1 on entry form) to handle all official matters including pre event meeting, picking up registration packs, making sure all teammates have correct numbers and have completed any paperwork etc.

2 each team and solo rider will bear reasonability for their timing. In order for laps to count riders must pass through the transition area and use the dibbers correctly every time a lap is completed.

3 Waiting riders should always check in with transition officials prior to starting their lap. Please adhere to the NO RIDE RULES in transition areas. Riders should only use solo riders area if they are in that class.

4 If a team member wishes to do two laps in a row it essential that they still dibb when passing through transition.

5 each team member and solo rider must complete a minimum of one lap. Teams will be penalized a lap for each lap not completed by each member except in the case of injury which must be reported to race official who will make final decision.

6 If a team member cannot complete his or her lap, the team has the option of starting the lap over with a new rider. They will however, lose the distance and time of the uncompleted lap. The replacement rider must check in with timing official prior to starting the lap.

7 For obvious safety reasons there is no reverse riding on the course.

8 Teammates may cannibalize each others bikes or swap if necessary. Riders may accept mechanical support on the course by any other registered rider, transition and camp areas is the only area where assistance from support crews is acceptable.

9 Riders may accept food and water from anyone on the course.

10 We strongly suggest that each team and solo rider have a support crew of at least 1 or 2 persons who are not taking part to assist with various jobs such as orginsing transitions, cooking and assisting with mechanical problems.

11 Bike wash areas will be available at each event. Toilets and showers will be available throughout the weekend. Please use the toilets provided.

12 If you are planning camping please pay attention to the website, camping list open on the 1st of April places will be limited and will cost £2 per night per head. Proof of booking will be required. Caravans and camper will also be limited.

13 You will need all your own camping supplies. A variety of food (hot and cold meals, soup and snacks) will be available for purchase at the transition area. Friday Saturday and Sunday. Check website for event specific updates.

14 riders may require lights, which must be at least 4 watts and be secured to bikes or helmet. NO FUSS will have final say when lights should be used.

15 If lighting is required it will be against the rules for riders to ride with their lights out to save batteries. Riders violating this rule will have their current lap nullified.

16 Only riders officially entered in the event or designated as “Official Course Marshals” may ride the designated course.

17 Wearing a buckled helmet is mandatory anytime you are on your bike in the race area ( not just when it is your lap)

18 All team captains must attend pre race meeting at 0830 on the Saturday

19 Ignorance Of any rule will not be accepted as an excuse.

20 Foul riding will not be tolerated, unsportsmanlike behavior is totally un-acceptable this includes the use of profane or abusive language, this rule is taken very seriously by NO Fuss and anyone who violates this rule shall be disqualified from this and any future NO Fuss events.

21 Shortcutting the course can be grounds for automatic disqualification of the solo rider or the entire team. If a rider makes a mistake and they report to officials before it is discovered, a time adjustment will be applied rather than a DQ.

22 Riders who are riding their bikes have the right of way over those who are pushing their bikes. Where practicable riders pushing should stay on the least rideable portion of the path when being passed. Riders are encouraged to call pleasantly “passing on the right or left” as appropriate.

23 All protests must be made by a team captain to a NO Fuss Official ( Frazer, Spook or Martin) Protests can be made throughout the event and up to 15 mins after the final results are posted. It would be appreciated if any protests could be made respectfully to the officials. No Fuss officials say is final in all protests.

24 Safety on the course is our primary concern. If you come across an injured or a potentially unsafe situation, you are encouraged to stop and assist. If you stop to give assistance for a health and safety related reason, you should report your number to a passing number who will turn it in to the transition official so that your teams next rider may commence their lap. You must then complete your lap and report to the transition official and report the nature of the assistance you provided and an approximate duration of your stop. You will be assigned a lap time in accordance with your or your teams average times which ever is the faster. NB Time adjustments are made by a No Fuss official and are final. NOTE This rule applies to ONLY heath and safety concerns and not mechanical failure.

25 The NO FUSS OFFICIALS ( FRAZER, SPOOK and MARTIN) will be given the final decision regarding any occurrence at the event including those not addressed in the rules

26 ENJOY

Who's Coming

This is a list of entries for this event. If you think you should be here and you are not then let us know.

Solo Sen Male

1) Beaten by Relentless  -  Colin Rae
2) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Kale Hawkins
3) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Steven Smith
4) TBC  -  BJ Doherty
5) n/a  -  Steve Clark
6) nads  -  Mart Cowell
7) N/A  -  Rich Holland
8) Trust me I'm a Stomach  -  Tony Elder
9) Macclesfield Wheelers  -  Ben Trotter
10) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Phil Mackie
11) Just One More Lap To Go  -  Graham Clark
12) Descent Gent  -  Hugh Dennis
13) going it alone  -  brendan atkinson
14) vc moulin  -  jon meredith

Solo Sen Female

15) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Nikki Lane

Solo Vet Male

16) Dave Beggs  -  Dave Beggs
17) Only me at 43  -  Gordon  Watson
18) MANX MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB  -  Julian Corlett
19) Manx Mountain Bike CLub  -  Guy Whaley
20) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Chris Watson

Solo Vet Female

21) Moray Minx Girl - The Bike Chain  -  Jo Cardwell

Pair Sen Male

22) Mangled Dropouts  -  Douglas Drysdale
23) Mangled Dropouts  -  David McCallum
24) Paul and Katie  -  Paul Carmichael
25) Paul and Katie  -  Katie Carmichael
26) A + P  -  Andrew Miller
27) A + P  -  Paul Allan
28) Not Fast Yer Last  -  Stuart Andrew
29) Not Fast Yer Last  -  Ross Crawford
30) A Scot & a Bok  -  Tim  Bentall
31) A Scot & a Bok  -  Scott  Campbell
32) Alyth Wind Drinkers  -  allan currie
33) Alyth Wind Drinkers  -  sebastian currie
34) Bringing up the rear  -  Carl Draper
35) Bringing up the rear  -  Mark  Bolton
36) All the gears no ideas  -  Ian Maltby
37) All the gears no ideas  -  Karl Tiffany
38) Hawaii Four-0  -  Iain  Mackay
39) Hawaii Four-0  -  David Campbell

Pair Sen Female

40) rach and Em  -  Rachel Martin
41) rach and Em  -  Emma Eaton
42) Karen & Sally  -  KAREN KNOWLES
43) Karen & Sally  -  SALLY BUCKWORTH

Pair Sen Mixed

44) Hot & Bovvered  -  Richard Smith
45) Hot & Bovvered  -  Deb Garfield
46) Harold and Maude  -  Nicholas McArdle
47) Harold and Maude  -  Joanne Neilson
48) Guinness Farts  -  Jason Surman-Wells
49) Guinness Farts  -  Sarah Wood
50) Team KnK  -  Kenny Wallace
51) Team KnK  -  Kate Stannard
52) Two Tyred Taylors  -  Heather Taylor
53) Two Tyred Taylors  -  Colin Taylor

Pair Vet Male

54) A+J  -  Adam Coldwells
55) A+J  -  Jeremy Richardson
56) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Steve Ormerod
57) Manx Mountain Bike Club  -  Adrian Ormerod
58) Team Phenomenal  -  Dougie Brown
59) Team Phenomenal  -  Lawrence  Webster
60) Tatty Fritters  -  Brian Baird
61) Tatty Fritters  -  Colin Hossack
62) Team BusinessPCM.co.uk  -  Paul Davies
63) Team BusinessPCM.co.uk  -  Stephen Hall
64) A lap and a nap  -  Mark Hislop
65) A lap and a nap  -  Chris Kirk

Pair S Vet Male

66) Old Trolls  -  Lee Dove
67) Old Trolls  -  Roland Lytton

Pair S Vet Mixed

68) 112 YEARS YOUNG....  -  Alan Jackson
69) 112 YEARS YOUNG....  -  Sarah Bridge

Trio Vet Mixed

70) Sockmonsters  -  Kim Cameron
71) Sockmonsters  -  Donnie Meldrum
72) Sockmonsters  -  Marie Meldrum

Four Sen Male

73) Beers and Bento 1  -  John Nicholson
74) Beers and Bento 1  -  Nick Cousins
75) Beers and Bento 1  -  Dave Lewis
76) Beers and Bento 1  -  Myles Cassidy
77) Beers and Bento 2  -  Stuart McMahon
78) Beers and Bento 2  -  Crawford Armstrong
79) Beers and Bento 2  -  Pete Flockhart
80) Beers and Bento 2  -  Jim Armstrong