[nrv-hams] Bike Race - March 24th

[Rick Armstrong]

Here's some additional info that was passed to me about the race...see
details below
 
I'm sorry for the late notice (VTARA had a bit of a mixup thinking this
event would be in April like years past), but VTARA will be supporting the
VT Cycling Club in Maggie Valley (same location as two years ago).

We are short just a few hams and would greatly appreciate if you could
forward this to the N4NRV crew and see if anyone is available to help.

We will be utilizing two VHF simplex frequencies (TBD) for race and
emergency traffic like we did last year.

This is an all day event, we have been promised food and refreshments but I
strongly encourage everyone show up prepared for self-sustaining the whole
day.

Anyone with questions can contact me at:
email: jodavis5 at vt.edu
cell: (540) 553-5957
Thanks!
-Mitch Davis
WQ3C

Race Details:
Location: Maggie Valley, Craig County, VA
Date: March 24th, 2012
Road Race Course:  Around Seven Mile Mountain. (same as two years ago) Time
Trial Course:  7 miles down John's Creek Road. (same start point)
Timeline:
0730: Communications Brief at Net Control (Intersection of Johns Creek Rd
(632) and Dicks Creek Rd (658) ).
0830: First Communications Check In/Net Establishment (Everyone at their
location on the course).
0900: Race 1 Departs Start/Finish Point - 2 laps
0905: Race 2 Departs Start/Finish Point - 2 laps
0910: Race 3 Departs Start/Finish Point - 1 lap
1130: Race 4 Departs Start/Finish Point - 4 laps
1135: Race 5 Departs Start/Finish Point - 3 laps
1140: Race 6 Departs Start/Finish Point - 3 laps
1530: Uphill Time Trials Begin, departures every 30 seconds: course is 7
miles down John's Creek Rd, same start point.

-----Original Message-----
From: nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net
[mailto:nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron Angert
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 11:39 AM
To: nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net; zleffke at vt.edu
Subject: [nrv-hams] Bike Race - March 24th

The Virginia Tech cycle team is hosting a collegiate bike race Saturday with
teams for colleges from all over the country attending.  I have helped on
this a few times and it is a real exciting day.

The Virginia Tech ARA  could use some help Saturday March 24th for this race
in Craig county.  They are having a meeting Thursday night at 7:30 in the
Norfolk Room of Squires Student Center.  If you are able to help but cannot
attend the meeting, let Zach Leffke, KJ4QLP (zleffke at vt.edu) know.
I suspect that you will need to be on site bright and early (I'll have exact
time after meeting) and be prepared to stay the day.  I'd suggest being
self-sufficient (i.e. bring food and drinks).  It appears that there is a
need for some private vehicle lead cars that the bike people will reimburse
gas money for.  Let Zach know if you are interested in that.

I have at least one mobile radio/antenna that someone can use and several
handhelds with mag mount antennas.

Ron


--
Ron Angert in Beautiful Southwest Virginia http://oldbikerider.blogspot.com/

"Life is a spiritual journey, whether you believe it or not, and whether you
are 'spiritual' or not." Original quote by -- Tina
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