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13/06/22

Our regions road racing is in a serious position folks! We are getting to a stage where our road calendar is in serious trouble. The last 5 or so events have been seriously close to the wire for getting enough volunteers and officials (who are also volunteers!) to enable the event to run. This is league and non league events.

here's our view on the situation

13/06/22

Unfortunately the Brenchley road race due to be held on Sunday 3rd July has been cancelled.

The region has been struggling with AMS cover for a while and this race is still 9 roles short (all of them).

So we've taken the decision now to cancel the race, rather than hang till the last minute and let everyone down. 

22/05/22

Due to very low entries , we are not going to run the 2 day stage race format next weekend at Cyclopark, there will be a 3rd cat 1 hour circuit race on the Saturday (28th) at 15:15 and a 1 hour 4th cat race at 16:30. It will change shortly on the BC site, but you can enter on riderhq now. 3rd cat race entry link: https://www.riderhq.com/.../kent.../entries/h7omphy9/3rds 4th cat race entry link: https://www.riderhq.com/.../entries/0u164zwg/4th-category 

21/05/22

Unfortunately this weekends Benenden 2 day has had to be cancelled at the last minute.

After struggling with roadwork issues all week, we thought we were only when we did Friday mornings course check. Unfortunately, the ongoing emergency SGN works in Benenden meant the road being dug up Friday afternoon and 4 way traffic lights being installed, meaning the race was just not possible.

2022

Latest news from the League

10/05/2022  

With the current trend for entries being extremely low, we've decided to merge Sundays races at Laughton into one. The there will now just be one race at 09.30 for 2nd/3rds & Juniors. I've already emailed riders from the PM race, but if you don't want to race the new format, please let me know and I can either refund you or move you to another league event (or you can do this yourself on the riderhq site). Hope those riding understand, that in the current situation of the massive pull we have on our volunteer base, that taking the decision early will allow them to plan something for there afternoon. And obviously a race with 20 riders does no one any good.

13/04/2022  

A new event for the league for 2022 is a 3rd & 4th category 2 day stage race on the open roads. The whole events take place in the village of Benenden.

Entries are now open. Click on the link below for full details.

12/04/2022  

Next event in the the Kent league calendar is at Cyclopark. There's 3  races on the programme, a 1/2/3 category open race, a 2/3/4 category Women's race and a 3/4 category open race. 

09/04/2022  

Full results from todays Giles Ree Memorial at Chilham are now on the website.

19/03/2022  

Full results from todays circuit races at Cyclopark are now on the website.

12/03/2022  

Tomorrow's road races at Biddenden have been cancelled due to roadwork issues on the course.

03/03/2022  

Both Surrey league  & kent League events will be using transponders for all there events this season. Please take note of the following information to ensure sign on at the race goes smoothly.  

Riders who have affiliated to the leagues and purchased a transponder for the season, will be handed their transponder along with race numbers. Transponder and numbers do not have to be given back after the race. These are to to used by you in all future Surrey league and Kent League events.  

Riders who have affiliated to the leagues but not purchased a transponder for the season, will have to hire a transponder on the day (this is done at sign on). The cost of this is £3.00.   You will be allocated a race number for the day, which must be returned after the race with your transponder.      

Riders who have not affiliated to the league, will have to hire a transponder on the day (this is done at sign on). The cost of this is £3.00. You will be allocated a race number for the day, which must be returned after the race with your transponder. 

020/02/2022 

Here's our simple 3 step guide to affiliating to the Leagues.

03/02/2022

Couple of exciting stage races planned this year for 3rd & 4th cat riders. On the 21/22nd May we have the Benenden 2 day, using both Cranbrook and Sandhurst circuits. Then a week later sees the return of the popular circuit race stage race format at Cyclopark. This race will have separate 3rd & 4th cat races and take the format of a TTT, circuit race, ITT, circuit race. With lots of time bonuses in the circuit races, it's sure to be a hard fought weekend. https://serrl.org.uk/2022-calendar

26/01/2022

Entries for the March Surrey League / Kent League dates are now open to enter for affiliated riders on www.riderhq.com along with individual rider affiliation: RiderHQ - Join Surrey League. 

Please note that you can only affiliate once your club has affiliated to the League. Club affiliation form can be found here: Join (serrl.org.uk)

26/01/2022

Important Information regarding Timing Chips for 2022:

Both leagues will be using MyLaps transponders in all future races. This will work in the following way:

· When a rider affiliates to the league, they will be given to option (through a drop-down box) to purchase a transponder for the season. The cost of the transponder is £19.00 + £20.00 annual subscription. 

· The transponder is owned by the rider, meaning for future seasons, annual subscription cost is all you have to pay. (You can also use your Mylaps transponder in any other events using the MyLaps system).

· If a rider chooses not to purchase a transponder, they can hire a transponder for each individual race they compete in at a cost of £3.00 per race.

· Any lost transponders will be the riders responsibility and another one will have to be purchased.

· Transponders are not transferable between riders. 

· Every rider in the race must use a transponder.

· Affiliated riders will also be given a race number for the year (two body numbers)

26/01/2022

Organising a bike race through either Surrey League or Kent League is by far the easiest and least stressful way for your club to do it's bit to ensure we continue to have a strong regional racing calendar.

The Leagues will carry out many of the admin tasks to ensure all events are set up correctly and legal as well as providing on hands support.

For 2022 we will also be providing cover at the event sign on point and finish line carrying out all the judging and results.

For new clubs and small clubs, organising through the leagues is an ideal to learn what's involved.

 05/01/2022

Dates for Accredited Marshal Scheme (AMS) are now live to sign up to.

Registration Link: https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/accreditedmarshal

Hillingdon - 16th January, 11am - 3pm

Ardingly - 20th February, 10am - 1pm

Ardingly - 20th February, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Ardingly - 27th February, 10am - 1pm

Ardingly - 27th February, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

Cyclopark - 27th March, 10pm - 1pm

Cyclopark - 27th March, 1.30pm - 4.30pm

This role is crucial to our regional race calendar. Without AMS we simply won't have any racing on the open road.

Kent League and Surrey League both offer many additional benefits to people signing up (see our websites for more info www.serrl.org.uk)

 13/12/2021

  Surrey League and South East Road Race league (which will operate under the name of Kent Cycle Racing League) have joined forces for 2022, bringing South East riders an extensive and exciting calendar.

By running both leagues jointly, we can coordinate a fuller and easier workable league for all, that covers the entire region.

We’ll also be running both leagues through the mylaps transponder system, meaning riders can tap into all their results anytime

 11/12/2021

We have decided to return to the original name for the league. After the Winter Series the leagues races will be listed under Kent Cycle Racing League.

There's a few reasons for this. Firstly, with us now working closely on joint affiliations, we feel it makes more sense to have two leagues with a clearer identity to their name.

Secondly, and again for a clearer identity, we felt it made more sense when there is a Surrey Cycle Racing League and  Sussex Cycle Racing League already operating to have our league reflect the same vibe and not confuse new riders to the sport.

Lastly we have found that many riders especially new ones, believe that the league is actually something to do with the British Cycling region as a whole. 

 Winter Series Circuit  3rd Category Races.

We have decided to open entries in the 3rd category race of the Winter Series #2 at Cyclopark to 4th category riders.

You can either pre enter via the British Cycling website or enter on the day.

Race starts at 13:40 and uses the lower part of the circuit, so no climb.

Enter Here:

 SERRL Winter Series #2 Events - British Cycling 

 Road Racing in our region is facing a potential big problem. With the roads getting busier it has become harder to run races relying just on the goodwill of other road users to help keep the races safe for all.

British Cycling in conjunction with the police have introduced their accredited marshal scheme (AMS) to help keep the racing as safe as possible.

This scheme relies on a large volunteer base, and this is where the potential problem comes. With the scheme being so successful in reducing the risk, we need to run all races with AMS, so are constantly needing to increase our team of trained volunteers.

SERRL would like to do their bit to support the scheme and show their appreciation to these essential volunteers.

  For 2022, every trained AMS volunteer will get free annual affiliation to the league as well as for every SERRL event they volunteer at, one free race entry for themselves (or a nominated rider if they don’t race) to a SERRL race.

So, if you want to be part of keeping our regional calendar strong, get in touch with SERRL at alandenman1966@gmail.com The region will be holding courses in January at various locations throughout the region.

What is an accredited marshal?

An accredited marshal is a marshal who has been trained to use the 'Stop! Cycle Race' sign to legally stop and hold traffic to allow the safe passage of a cycle race on the open highway.

Overview of responsibilities

Accredited marshals are playing a huge role in securing the future of road racing in this country by making road races safer for everyone involved, riders, the race convoy and other road users.

British Cycling will provide you with all the training you need to become an accredited marshal. Firstly, you will be asked to complete an online learning module before attending a practical training session local to you.

Benefits of being an accredited marshal

Free British Cycling bronze membership which will give you exclusive benefits such as discounts at cycling stores, pre-sale and discounted tickets for major UK cycling events and a weekly newsletter with exclusive offers, news and top tips.

Upon successful completion of your first five races and the submission of your training logbook, you will have completed your training and will be awarded your certificate. You will also receive British Cycling accredited marshal clothing free of charge; this includes an accredited marshal polo shirt and a waterproof jacket.

Contact Us

If you’d like to become a hero for regional road racing, then contact your regional events officer, Phil Webber by email at philwebber@britishcycling.org.uk

Our region is looking to recruit regional commissaires to their team.

Our sport cannot run without these committed volunteers, so SERRL would like to do their bit to support the team and show their appreciation to these essential volunteers.

  For 2022, every trained AMS volunteer will get free annual affiliation to the league as well as for every SERRL event they volunteer at, one free race entry for themselves (or a nominated rider if they don’t race) to a SERRL race.

So, if you want to be part of keeping our regional calendar strong, get in touch with SERRL at alandenman1966@gmail.com The region will be holding courses in shortly at various locations throughout the region.

Ever thought of becoming a commissaire?

Commissaires are trained officials who volunteer their time to ensure cycling competition is safe and fair. Commissaires are present in all levels of racing and operate in all racing disciplines.

Overview of responsibilities

· Oversee and approve pre-event planning and documentation

· Check risk assessments

· Ensure clear communication with organisers, event teams and riders.

· Hold briefings and debriefings

· Demonstrate a duty of care

· Assume responsibility for fair and safe conduct during racing

· Approve results, levy and complete reports post-event.

Benefits of being a commissaire

· Free British Cycling Bronze membership for qualified regional commissaires and above which entitles them to all member discounts

· Free clothing for regional commissaires and above

· Commissaire Matters newsletter

· Free admission to inter-regional commissaire conferences

· Support from the officials support team and regional events officers

Expectations

· Commissaires need to remain active, keep up to date, and follow the code of conduct.

· Qualified commissaires will be required to support trainee commissaires and events at all levels, to enable growth, development and ensure sustainability.

· They should be IT literate, in order to complete administration and submit forms via the online commissaire dashboard.

· Strong communication skills are needed in order to enable prompt exchanges, provide clear instructions and give honest feedback.

How to get involved?

Cycling always needs new officials. We rely on a workforce of officials who ensure all events in the six British Cycling disciplines are conducted in a fair manner across England, Scotland and Wales. With thousands of cycling events every year there is something for everyone. The events range from local regional events right up to commissaire duties at world championships and the Olympics.

Find out further information on upcoming training courses or for information about local opportunities contact your regional events officer, or your contact with Welsh or Scottish Cycling. Alternatively, complete the below form and we will add you to our list to keep you informed of upcoming courses.

Contact us

Contact your regional events officer, philwebber@britishcycling.org.uk

You can also contact us at:

Officials Education, British Cycling, Stuart Street, Manchester, M11 4DQ

commissairematters@britishcycling.org.uk

0161 274 2026

South East Road Race League Preparation Training Sessions

NEW DATES SO YOU CAN BE READY FOR THE 2022 SEASON:

6th November 2021, 12 - 3  at Cyclopark.

4th December 2021, 12 - 3 at Cyclopark

8th January 2022, 12 - 3 at Cyclopark.

22nd January 2022, 12 - 3 at Cyclopark.

The South East Road Race league (SERRL), (along with Surrey League), have introduced Race Preparation Training.  All novice & 4th cats must attend two of these training sessions before they can ride any SERRL races on the open road.  It does not matter how many events you have raced as a 4th cat, these training days are compulsory.

The training sessions will be held throughout the year and at various locations within the South East area as and when we can find suitable venues on suitable dates.

The training sessions will be run by qualified British Cycling coaches, we’ll also have a number of ‘experienced’ riders on hand to ride with you and offer advice and tips throughout the day on everything from race tactics to licensing and categories. Below is an outline of the areas that will be covered, although this is fluid as the group dynamic/weather conditions etc often dictate the session content/timings.

Circuit session General:  

· Group riding awareness, communication, 

· Bunch etiquette rights and wrongs, 

· Correct positions for various race scenarios. 

· Pedalling technique and cadence drills.

Group riding skills: (Basic) 

· Maintaining a position in a bunch, 

· Changing position in a bunch, 

· Moving from back to front in a bunch etc. 

· Positioning for attacks, breaks, 

· Final lap sprints. 

· Safely switching lines when responding to developing race scenarios. 

· Cornering: Line choice, gear selection, entry and exit speed, body position on the bike, eye-line. 

· Optimum line and enforced change of line due to other riders.

Group riding skills: (Advanced) 

· Working efficiently in smaller groups, 

· breaks, chases etc. 

· TTTs and T & Os, pace lines/ chain gangs – close wheel-to-wheel riding. 

· Sprinting: Good technique, holding a line etc.  

· Strength vs Speed: Significance of high cadence vs low, hard gears. 

· Rights and wrongs for circuit/road racing. 

· Practical drills and how to improve. 

Coach-led races: We finish the circuit element with ‘mock’ races scenarios to practice the coaching points from the session and discuss race scenarios and tactics

Classroom session: 

· We’ll start the day with a presentation giving an overview of the race preparation session.

· If conditions allow we’ll be doing video analysis of certain elements during the session and start by reviewing some footage here.