[nrv-hams] Bike Race - March 24th

[Robert McGwier]

And Mitch is my other graduate student....

They are both really great young men.

Thanks in advance for any support any of you can provide along the route.

Bob


On Tue, Mar 20, 2012 at 12:34 PM, Rick Armstrong <r_armstro at yahoo.com>wrote:

> 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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