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Michael Stride

Sorry, no practise at all on Saturday. Its a closed race track.

Any racers or any skating on the track will jepordise the whole event.

Michael Stride

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Michael Stride

The same course will be used by pros AND ams, due to time scales, but rest assured it will be more pro than am, and more tight than loose. The Brits have a reputation for fast, tight and steep. I would rather ams experienced a pro course and either went slower or dq'd than have a very easy course. T...

Michael Stride

I have jus sent this out to those who have signed up on the NCDSA site, but its relevant for those whomay not have entered yet, or are coming and not competing. This will probably be the last update before the Cadwell race, sent to all those who have signed in to the NCDSA sign up page.If you know a...

Michael Stride

Look, all this speculation about weather is soul destroying for me and everyone else involved in Cadwell. ALL the organisation into bringing on the event carries on regardless of any weather forecasts. And if I have to repeat it untill I am blue in the face, we have NO WAY of knowing what the weathe...

Michael Stride

I'm happy to say we have some superb long sleeve T shirts (and Hoodies), printed in yelow/gold on offer for Cadwell. The ONLY way to be SURE we have your size is to pre-order at: http://octanesport.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=cadwellT The Ts cost £11 or 14€ , the Hoodies are £18 or 24€ . Tell us what ...

Michael Stride

Yes. Tell your Boss that Carsten. Just dont show him a picture of Pelle! Seriously Carsten , there will be quite a few races this year in England, mostly in the south nearer London or on the coast. You will just have to come to one of those. Cadwell is an excellent opportunity for the UK slalom scen...

Michael Stride

Long range forecasts are never very accurate. 3 days is considered long. Last year we had dry weather, with a frost first thing, but we were racing in shorts. The area tonight where the race is is having a LOT of rain...you could take the view that it has to stop sometime!!!??? The weather forecast ...

Michael Stride

I always look back on the Worlds at Morro Bay and the GSon a backroad on the windy day with great fondness..... Jack Smith set up a short speed trap which added to the excitement. Anyway I just bought this: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/mstride/000_0012.jpg The idea is to use it on the bott...

Michael Stride

Good on you Fred, as we would LOVE to see you at Cadwell. When the Brits race in Europe, which they often do, getting to races is often a problem. Leaving after work on a Friday means a very late arrival into foreign cities, and if a race drags on a Sunday we often have to leave before the awards an...

Michael Stride

Fred, getting the early train out is quite fun. Its a two hour journey as you zoom across Europe as the sun rises. For Paris the last few years I have gone via Bruxelles, breakfast at home, breakfast on the train, breakfast in Bruxelles, lunch in Bruxellles, dinner on the train to Paris, dinner in P...

Michael Stride

We are restricted on time because the Official Cadwell track Marshals have a break that means we cannot start the afternoons race until 1pm. Also, allow for the 1/2 hour reccomended check in time at St Pancreas for Eurostar. They are quite strict, having been close to the wire many many times on tri...

Michael Stride

Wes, we have used the max cone, no time added method you describe with success in the UK Wasteland races when either the timers dont work, or we just want an easy to administer format. I think it works EXTREMELY well and precisely why I developed the dual lane first past the post photofinish device ...

Michael Stride

Thats a shame Peter.

But then I guess Sweden does have more snowploughs than we do.

Michael Stride

Jani, I discussed palns with Len, but he said every metal workshop would have different tools and ideas and access to materials. His shop has Ally and Stainless which is ideal. Im not sure whether a 'standard' needs to be set, but getting a good knowledge of different ramp styles has been useful. So...

Michael Stride

The finish has been finalised. Ali surface is cleaned to get rid of any grease, then orbital sanded. Then a coat of etch primer. Over the top of that we will be using an Anti - Slip floor paint in light grey to reflect as much heat as possible. 9We should be so lucky!) On the edges of the ramp we ha...

Michael Stride

In all likelihood the surface will be acid etch primed, if that surface is grippy enough we may leave it at that, or we may paint with matt. if we dont do that skaters use coca cola wash to add grip to metal ramps. Also, as the ramp is wide ish it inspires confidence. There will be 50mm orange refle...

Michael Stride

just so its kept in the archives, here is progress on the the newest UK ramps: Ive been down to the far West, to see the ramps courtesy of Len 'the Luge' Stocker....In between making bits for cars, vans, bikes and the odd Spitfire he's working on our ramps. I just need to see that they were heading ...

Michael Stride

Ive been down to the far West, to see the ramps courtesy of Len 'the Luge' Stocker....In between making bits for cars, vans, bikes and the odd Spitfire he's working on our ramps. I just need to see that they were heading along the right way and Len doesnt dissapoint.<br><br>Right, story time:<br><br...

Michael Stride

Thanks Vincent. Its a difficult one. Yes the money is not massive, but its 300 Euros MORE than any other UK race I can remember! I'm extremely pleased that the money offered by Pavel has not been allocated to any other costs, such as ramps and timing. The reason why I asked for guidance is because n...

Michael Stride

Mike as it is your event it's your choice.

yeah....you'd think.....grrrrrr

Funny what whining you hear about from people who cant/wont direct their comments to the ORGANISER

Michael Stride

Ok, ideal time to ask opinions.

the Cadwell race has two disciplines, GS and Dual.

We have a 300 Euro prize fund.

How best to distribute it?

Michael Stride

It is possible, I made a starter with 6 switches, and a countdown system. It would 'buzz' on 1,2 and then the defined second after that. All you need do is click the second you required and it would countdown accurately. It got a little complicated on wiring and required more power. Also th ecost of...

Michael Stride

here is a shot of the klaxon device....it is VERY VERY loud and will stop racers if they false start ro we need to put out an alarm during the race. The die device is just a bit of fun, as we found that you need to be 'told' what a random tme is, its acually quite difficult to do... alternatives wou...

Michael Stride

I've just made this little starting device for Dual lane 'random' starts. I made a bigger version with switchs to determine the second timing, using speakers and a 'beep' tone generator, but felt a simpler,less power hungry and compact version would be nice. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v317/ms...

Michael Stride

That sounds good.
You get a day in London.

I think Sam and a few others will all work out what to do with pickups as we get more details.

Most people will be travelling up Saturday afternoon/evening. Some may leave VERY early Sunday morning.

But it will be GREAT to see everyone!!!!!

Michael Stride

Stansted is the best airport to catch a lift direct from as its on the M11 motorway north. I think you may just need to wait a short while at the airport for a ride, and hopefully any others you know going that route can aim for that sort of time. The ride to Cadwell would take approx 2.5hrs, and a ...

Michael Stride

Dans spreadsheet doesnt work with openoffice , or it 'nearly' did but I got a ton of erroneous columns and stuff. I ended up downloading a trial 30day of excel..... and borrow a laptop with excel on it for Cadwell. As for live feeds, it isnt that hard to set up a webcam if a wifi connection is avail...

Michael Stride

If anyone wants a ride, please contact Sam Gordon directly so he can co-ordinate things.

Donald will have some Pavels for sale, and I'll be bringing some Decent Hardware bags and Skennetts for those that need/want them.

Michael Stride

Ok, new update email has gone out to people who have signed up on NCDSA. We would like to welcome Gecko and Brixton Cycles to the sponsor list. Thanks! If you need a ride for London PLEASE make your plea on NCDSA.com UK forum, so we can see it. Sam Gordon may rent a minibus for you. Easy peasy nice ...

Michael Stride

Marcus, I'm sure your aware that Windows XP can work in multiple screen mode, either cloning the desktop to other screens, or more usefully extending the desktop to other directions. I think you can use 12 or 16 screens even with the right video card. For desktops the cards are readily available, fo...

Michael Stride

Did you send Donald a PM?

Anyway, I will be speaking to him tommorow, I will give him a nudge.

Generally the decs go for 95-105 in the UK, for standard shapes.

Michael Stride

Excellent work Marcus! Can the number/time dispaly be put on sperate screens, or do you have to relay on the multiple screen mode on Windows to put them on a seperate display? From my point of veiw legibility is a factor for displaying times. There are some great 'LCD' type fonts here: Link to Dafon...

Michael Stride

I reckon someone with a bit of home brew dedictaion could modify one of these for slalom? looks like the clock only does sub 10second times, but that could be fixed ....?
http://dragmasters.net/

Michael Stride

I cant believe anyone even bothered to reply. In fact I cant believe I did.

utterley pointless..

Michael Stride

Cheapest ive found the display is here: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300025931091&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020 They do answer queries, as I was after the display with a clock function integrated and this they couldnt do....I have also looked all over my dispaly to see ...

Michael Stride

Sam Gordons new ride arrived today...

Gotta say that Don keeps getting better and better:

Michael Stride

You may now start paying entry fees via paypal or credit/debit card here: http://octanesport.co.uk/cadwell.html or at contest sign up page on NCDSA http://www.ncdsa.com/contests.asp All funds go to the UKSSA account, administered by Rob and Sam. Any early funds recieved will help cut down on paperwo...

Michael Stride

Excel - ent! Of course the UKSSA Trackmate is the older one...... which makes it a difficult descision whether to upgrade or buy a newer one, or use the laptop only as a timer like in the excettset sytem? personnally I like the idea of using a standalone timer, the Trackmate, with the PC like this. ...

Michael Stride

its simple. The start is triggering two relays 6v (though one SPDT, single pole double throw would be neater). One relay triggers the screen, the other relay triggers the trackmate. My tests show that the difference between the two is minimal and constant. To be honest If you have the RU ready scree...

Michael Stride

Thanks, certainly something to think about. My aim is for a mid level system, where visual display of times and results is the focus. And that be used by 9v batteries if needed. For example on the GS I hope to write times down on a magnetic strip, and diplay those times on a vertical board. The top ...

Michael Stride

OK, Im thinking that IF we have a light for the lane that wins that would be best. There would be the small time delay as we add up of course. In the first instance we indicate the race winner. After the second leg, and adding the times up we then indicate the winner of the dual. or will that confus...

Michael Stride

Wes, NO, the display only shows elapsed time. To display elapsed time, plus cone correction would take an interface with a computer. BUT what I do have is a light that will indiacte who won after the judges have added it all up. The adjusted times would be on the spread sheets of course. But I will ...

Michael Stride

I have managed to wire the Trackmate system to the RU Ready digital screen to display results to racers at a larger size than is usual, in effect using the RUready screens (4" LCD) to display at the head of each lane the elapsed time in to the 100th. (1000ths below 10 seconds) As I am using the 4 di...

Michael Stride

I have browsed that forum in the past...(its your companies isnt it?) It seems a good resource for high end 'pro' systems. I found it interesting and useful. Having tried to get quotes for equipment from UK based companies sourcing Alge, and Tag I can say the prices were definately aimed at publical...

Michael Stride

It is possible to use the displays with RUready interface that records 1000ths on a desk unit but displays 100ths if using the smaller 4 digit display. personnally I feel for simplicity the displayed time should be the recorded time, so I didnt purchase the seperate units, or the bigger displays whi...

Michael Stride

Whilst I feel timing to 1000ths may be an ideal, in practical terms 100ths is sufficient for a great race. Id hate to see it a requirement for ISSA status to have to have 1000ths. One reason as I explained is the display of results. You only need a 4 digit display: http://www.ruready.com/DISPLY30.JP...

Michael Stride

Gosh. Jani and I agree on something. That has to be more rare than a tie in a race timed to millionths. But Im pleased to see it!!! Whilst I really like the ideas expressed and the different formats discussed I feel it might be a good idea to consider how best to convey results to competitors. Thats...

Michael Stride

Then according to Pats 1 wheel length, you'd have to make sure the timing gear was placed within that tollerence to be entirely fair. Thats why 100ths is fine, 1000ths OK if the systems are capable. Then we should start woorying about height placement of beams, or insist on tapeswitchs for the finmi...

Michael Stride

the RU ready timer records on screen to 1000ths, up to 9.999 seconds, then to 100ths. You can buy a 6 digit display that will show 1000ths above 10 seconds, but thats an extra cost for little benefit. Thinking about it, that seems a realy good solution, as in shorter races, even sub 10 seconds, 1000...

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