Relentless 24, 24 Hour MTB Marathon, October 11 2008, Nevis Range and Lochaber Rural Complex ||No Fuss Events.

: 24 Hour MTB Marathon
: October 11 2008
: Nevis Range and Lochaber Rural Complex

Information

Relentless 24

The results are in.

Course

The route will start from and finish at the Nevis Range complex, snaking and climbing up Aonach Mor and deep into Leanachan Forest and onto the world famous Witch’s Trail. With at least half of the event taking place in the dark, the course has been designed to be ride-able for the full 24 hours regardless of weather conditions.

Frazer Coupland of event organisers No Fuss said “The course is fantastic, the technical climbs are hard but fair, there are brilliant singletrack descents as reward. Included for the first time are some new areas of the forest, with the transition area in the No Fuss saddlespan marquee at Nevis Range it will be a great event.”

Rules

What is it all about?

The events is a 24hour endurance event, however that does not mean that every participant has to ride for a full 24 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.

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 7and a half miles in length and will be 100% rideable.

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 0700 to 0900
Team captains meeting 0830 (Mandatory)
Race Start 0930
Last lap commence 1930
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 1130 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 over timing mat in 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 cross the time mat 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,. Caravans and camper will 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 will 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 When 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 Fus 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) Why oh why oh why?  -  Neil Bowie
2) Alex Houlbrook  -  Alex Houlbrook
3) Chris Urmston  -  Chris Urmston
4) Perth City Cyles  -  John McLagan
5) shitespeed  -  Dave Fell
6) Shorts  -  Andy Scott
7) Surly Tom  -  Tom Rowntree
8) The Loon 'er  -  Liam McIntosh
9) PERTH CITY CYCLES  -  PAUL INNES
10) Must be mad  -  Richard Quinn
11) OrangeMikey  -  Mikey Marquis
12) Ninja Biscuit  -  Jamie Cameron
13) Gerry Cleary  -  Gerry Cleary
14) www.mtb-bordello.com  -  kev mitchell
15) N.C.R.T  -  ANGUS MACSWEEEN
16) singlespeedsteve  -  steve hammond
17) Andrew Lilley  -  Andrew Lilley
18) Hafastoryfairweather  -  Chris Pitblado
19) Ian Millar  -  Ian Milar
20) Quite Slow  -  Iain Cormack
21) Good Training for Something  -  George Lupton
22) Mud Sweat & Beers  -  Tim Mackley
23) Colin Christie  -  Colin Christie
24) :)  -  Saunders Mackay
25) Dodgy Weegie  -  Iain Rivans
26) SLEEPLESS NIGHTS !!!  -  Tony Dockerty

Solo Sen Female

27) Moray Minx Girl  -  Jo Cardwell
28) The mad doctor  -  Fiona Walker
29) Speedy Duck  -  Finney L

Solo Vet Male

30) Ye Canny Hurry a Murray  -  COLIN MURRAY
31) walkers cycling  -  alex craufurd
32) snibsracing  -  raymond simpson
33) Lost Weegie  -  Jim McDade
34) freoch  -  derek alexander
35) Galloping Gourmet  -  Graham Kerr
36) tba  -  david menzies
37) The Knight of the iron sausage  -  Colin Johnstone
38) captain nimo  -  Dave Evans
39) Deeside Thistle C.C.  -  Phil Kelman
40) Hud Chappin  -  Mike Webster
41) bridge club omar sharif  -  morgan downie

Solo S Vet Male

42) i-plod  -  Martin Hauan
43) here we go again !  -  chris kirk
44) Kenny nae pals  -  Kenny Walker

Pair Sen Male

45) the rutherford boys  -  martin rutherford
46) the rutherford boys  -  mike rutherford
47) Flatties and Baggies  -  James Kidd
48) Flatties and Baggies  -  Lyle Hislop
49) team super hero  -  gary mitchell
50) team super hero  -  vincent holtrust
51) SPANNER RACING  -  KEITH FORSYTH
52) SPANNER RACING  -  MIKE HANCOCK
53) Pops and the Pup!  -  Mark Smith
54) Pops and the Pup!  -  Colin Nicol
55) ABC - Up ooer roond and doone  -  Mike Milne
56) ABC - Up ooer roond and doone  -  Terry Davidson
57) Mild Mannered Moaners  -  Stuart Andrew
58) Mild Mannered Moaners  -  Jonathan Hope
59) bryan and scott  -  bryan shedden
60) bryan and scott  -  scott mackie
61) Older and Wiser  -  Steve Lockhart
62) Older and Wiser  -  Stuart Mclean
63) seemed a good idea in the pub  -  graeme campbell
64) seemed a good idea in the pub  -  richard innes
65) Biomechanical Nightmare  -  Richard Jennings
66) Biomechanical Nightmare  -  Paul Currant
67) Twin-speed  -  Gordon Bathgate
68) Twin-speed  -  Neil Scott
69) St Andrews University Gravy Train  -  Luke Bradley
70) St Andrews University Gravy Train  -  Christopher Bell
71) Steel DOnkey  -  Charles Vincent
72) Steel DOnkey  -  Russell Newham
73) The Bermy Ushers  -  Simon Quirk
74) The Bermy Ushers  -  Tommy Collins

Pair Sen Mixed

75) sphincter control  -  scott mitchell
76) sphincter control  -  seonaid macdonald
77) merrell.co.uk  -  Helen Jackson
78) merrell.co.uk  -  Paul Vousden

Pair Vet Male

79) team click add to basket  -  rhys lodwick
80) team click add to basket  -  alun piggott
81) Team Phenomenal  -  Lawrence Webster
82) Team Phenomenal  -  Dougie Brown
83) Bermyoleboyz  -  Eric Leckie
84) Bermyoleboyz  -  Bobby McKean
85) A helicopter ride and the flying Fish  -  Gordon Dickson
86) A helicopter ride and the flying Fish  -  John Morton

Pair S Vet Mixed

87) NEVIS CYCLES R.T. (retired) - JOHN THOMPSON
88) NEVIS CYCLES R.T. (retired) - MAGGIE THOMPSON

Trio Sen Male

89) Like a Sloth on Valium  -  David Wilson
90) Like a Sloth on Valium  -  Robert Wilson
91) Like a Sloth on Valium  -  Tom Wishart
92) Perth City Cycles  -  Alisdair McKendrick
93) Perth City Cycles  -  David McKendrick
94) Perth City Cycles  -  Dave Martin
95) Flying Hellfish  -  Graham Thomson
96) Flying Hellfish  -  Gordon Thomson
97) Flying Hellfish  -  Gilbert Runcie
98) Flapjacks  -  Crawford Ross
99) Flapjacks  -  Micheal Jowitt
100) Flapjacks  -  John Myburgh
101) Myld Stallyns  -  Paul Miller
102) Myld Stallyns  -  Liam Robinson
103) Myld Stallyns  -  Russell Galbraith
104) carrick cycles  -  ross muir
105) carrick cycles  -  thomas aitken
106) carrick cycles  -  craig macey-lillie

Trio Sen Mixed

107) The Bermy Bridesmaids  -  Emma McGahon
108) The Bermy Bridesmaids  -  richard bettinson
109) The Bermy Bridesmaids  -  Craig Leckie

Trio Vet Male

110) Rockhard's Three Amigos  -  Craig Coid
111) Rockhard's Three Amigos  -  Bill Ross
112) Rockhard's Three Amigos  -  Peter Lambie
113) The Mongrels   -  Hendry McNicol
114) The Mongrels   -  Andrew Foggo
115) The Mongrels   -  Michael Thouless
116) Tree Fellas  -  David Belding
117) Tree Fellas  -  Martin Kuhn
118) Tree Fellas  -  Peter Forsyth
119) 2 Big Macs and a Hairy Gow  -  Malcolm McIntosh
120) 2 Big Macs and a Hairy Gow  -  Murdo McIntosh
121) 2 Big Macs and a Hairy Gow  -  Dave Gow

Four Sen Male

122) friends of the Cancer Centre  -  Ryan Hubbard
123) friends of the Cancer Centre  -  David Dickson
124) friends of the Cancer Centre  -  Gary Magee
125) friends of the Cancer Centre  -  Ian Sweeny
126) The Hamlyn Spyke Society  -  Louis Clark
127) The Hamlyn Spyke Society  -  David Brain
128) The Hamlyn Spyke Society  -  Peter Donald
129) The Hamlyn Spyke Society  -  Nick Haslam
130) Fellside Four  -  Andrew Gillatt
131) Fellside Four  -  Paul Singleton
132) Fellside Four  -  David Johnson
133) Fellside Four  -  David Grist
134) Belvady Triathlon Club  -  Aidan Mullan
135) Belvady Triathlon Club  -  James Allen
136) Belvady Triathlon Club  -  graeme Clark
137) Belvady Triathlon Club  -  Richard Duffy
138) TEAM SPOKE IE  -  Ben Marchant
139) TEAM SPOKE IE  -  Gareth Maguire
140) TEAM SPOKE IE  -  Cornelius Duffy
141) TEAM SPOKE IE  -  Darren Cox
142) 2 Singlespeeders & some old blokes  -  David Wylie
143) 2 Singlespeeders & some old blokes  -  Craig Burry
144) 2 Singlespeeders & some old blokes  -  John Low
145) 2 Singlespeeders & some old blokes  -  Daniel Key
146) 1 Giant, 2 hobits and a Troll  -  David King
147) 1 Giant, 2 hobits and a Troll  -  David Dunn
148) 1 Giant, 2 hobits and a Troll  -  Douglas McFadzean
149) 1 Giant, 2 hobits and a Troll  -  Brian McMillan
150) Chris Hoy's Left Leg  -  Scott Smith
151) Chris Hoy's Left Leg  -  Andrew McArthur
152) Chris Hoy's Left Leg  -  Jonathon Young
153) Chris Hoy's Left Leg  -  Roderick Aitken
154) Chris Hoy's right leg  -  Adrien CHATEIL
155) Chris Hoy's right leg  -  Ross LORIMER
156) Chris Hoy's right leg  -  Carl OLIVARIUS
157) Chris Hoy's right leg  -  Simon MC GEE
158) Nae Fawz Nae Bawz  -  Fraser Cobain
159) Nae Fawz Nae Bawz  -  Davie Oliver
160) Nae Fawz Nae Bawz  -  Iain Mcleod
161) Nae Fawz Nae Bawz  -  Craig Cobain
162) Team Asphyxi-....  -  Richard Bell
163) Team Asphyxi-....  -  Rob Jones
164) Team Asphyxi-....  -  Aiden Taylor
165) Team Asphyxi-....  -  Chris Oakes
166) The Glencroft Rabble  -  Gavin Shirley
167) The Glencroft Rabble  -  Geoff Martin
168) The Glencroft Rabble  -  Richard McDonald
169) The Glencroft Rabble  -  James Shirley
170) More Naps Than Laps  -  Martin Wilson
171) More Naps Than Laps  -  Brian Graham
172) More Naps Than Laps  -  Gav Davies
173) More Naps Than Laps  -  Will Hadden
174) Wednesday Worries  -  Andy Toop
175) Wednesday Worries  -  David Keegan
176) Wednesday Worries  -  Marcus Nott
177) Wednesday Worries  -  Kevin Rutherford
178) Rude Dog and the Dweebs  -  Blair Cartmell
179) Rude Dog and the Dweebs  -  Chris Volley
180) Rude Dog and the Dweebs  -  Gavin Noble
181) Rude Dog and the Dweebs  -  David McNamee
182) afraid of the dark  -  david hood
183) afraid of the dark  -  stewart cowie
184) afraid of the dark  -  andrew webber
185) afraid of the dark  -  andrew shaw
186) The Grapes of Wrath  -  Stuart Brown
187) The Grapes of Wrath  -  Neel Mojee
188) The Grapes of Wrath  -  Carlo Guidi
189) The Grapes of Wrath  -  Mark McBryan
190) Edinburgh University CC - Man train  -  Stuart Gilfillan
191) Edinburgh University CC - Man train  -  Michael Boyd
192) Edinburgh University CC - Man train  -  Mathew Howard
193) Edinburgh University CC - Man train  -  Allan Love
194) Solid Rock Cycles 1  -  kenny Urquart
195) Solid Rock Cycles 1  -  Mick Brown
196) Solid Rock Cycles 1  -  Tom Dunn
197) Solid Rock Cycles 1  -  Mark Coquhoun
198) Fyrishbikes.com  -  Gordon macKenzie
199) Fyrishbikes.com  -  Mike Gordon
200) Fyrishbikes.com  -  Kyle Gordon
201) Fyrishbikes.com  -  darren Shearer
202) University of St Andrews fast boyz...  -  Christoph Scheibelein
203) University of St Andrews fast boyz...  -  Thomas Marvin
204) University of St Andrews fast boyz...  -  Harry Osborne
205) University of St Andrews fast boyz...  -  Graham Triggs
206) Lochaber College  -  Calum Gatting
207) Lochaber College  -  Sol Findlay
208) Lochaber College  -  Daniel Thomas
209) Lochaber College  -  Calum Moorhouse

Four Sen Female

210) Snails and whippets  -  Siobhan Bradley
211) Snails and whippets  -  Clare Owen
212) Snails and whippets  -  Wendy Hartburn
213) Snails and whippets  -  Sarah Hunt

Four Sen Mixed

214) mixed monkeys  -  Bob Addey
215) mixed monkeys  -  Renee Saxton
216) mixed monkeys  -  Pete Sissons
217) mixed monkeys  -  Mark Roberts
218) Cupid Stunts  -  Daniel wilcock
219) Cupid Stunts  -  Robert Stevens
220) Cupid Stunts  -  Emily Hulley
221) Cupid Stunts  -  Brian Lloyd
222) Nevis Cycles R.T. and an Offbeat Biker  -  Gavin MacLean
223) Nevis Cycles R.T. and an Offbeat Biker  -  Mike Bossard
224) Nevis Cycles R.T. and an Offbeat Biker  -  Jamie Maxwell
225) Nevis Cycles R.T. and an Offbeat Biker  -  Colleen Foggo
226) The Fantastic Foursome  -  Duncan McGowan
227) The Fantastic Foursome  -  Richard McKim
228) The Fantastic Foursome  -  Helen Miskelly
229) The Fantastic Foursome  -  Rogan Stewart
230) TEAM LUMICYCLE  -  Jeff Gallagher
231) TEAM LUMICYCLE  -  Billy Mathews
232) TEAM LUMICYCLE  -  Lee Craigie
233) TEAM LUMICYCLE  -  Mark Sinclair
234) FAT TREAD BIKES  -  DOM MACADAM
235) FAT TREAD BIKES  -  IAIN MACLENNAN
236) FAT TREAD BIKES  -  CHERIE PUMPHREY
237) FAT TREAD BIKES  -  MILES STUBBS
238) Solid Rock cycles 2  -  Alison cleary
239) Solid Rock cycles 2  -  John mcCready
240) Solid Rock cycles 2  -  sarah tricket
241) Solid Rock cycles 2  -  grant McDairmid

Four Vet Male

242) Captain Pugwash and the Faertie Fairies  -  Drew Graham
243) Captain Pugwash and the Faertie Fairies  -  Robin Munro
244) Captain Pugwash and the Faertie Fairies  -  Eddie Balfour
245) Captain Pugwash and the Faertie Fairies  -  Graeme Short
246) **** Team GMP ****  -  Colin Davidson
247) **** Team GMP ****  -  Hamish Walker
248) **** Team GMP ****  -  Allan Parker
249) **** Team GMP ****  -  Brian Gibson
250) Monday Monday  -  Graeme Douglas
251) Monday Monday  -  David Robertson
252) Monday Monday  -  Craig Ireland
253) Monday Monday  -  Gordon Sim
254) Roudy Quattro  -  Kevin Dignan
255) Roudy Quattro  -  Davie Anderson
256) Roudy Quattro  -  Stuart Gray
257) Roudy Quattro  -  Mike Fothergill