For those of you interested in the Vintage Enduro held at McKee's in July...but not sure about Enduro timekeeping...
Since I'm unable to attach a separate Word doc, I'll try to copy/paste some info we've created to simplify timekeeping...
Mountaineer Vintage Enduro: Timekeeping Made Easy!
Concerned about Enduro Timekeeping ? Here's what we suggest:
Equipment: A good digital watch/clock attached to your handlebars or worn on your wrist so that you can check it while riding.
> A route sheet holder mounted on your handlebars.
> An odometer, resettable by tenth's, will be very helpful, but not necessarily required. We'll explain below...
> We'll provide a route/distance/time sheet to all entries...so you won't have to stay up until mid-night figuring it out yourself like in the good old days!
Route Sheet: The 1st column is mileage, the 2nd is the scheduled time (in minutes) for each mileage, the 3rd column is the Speed Average to be maintained (24 mph, etc.). Major Turns are also listed (8.7 L DR for example).
> The Route Sheet only shows mileage points where a Checkpoint is "possible" based on Enduro rules.
As an example: Because Checkpoints have to be at least 3 miles apart, the 1st "possible" mileage for a Checkpoint at 24 mph is at 3.2 miles. So???
So, at the start...you can ride as hard as you like for about 3.1miles before checking your watch/clock...you can't get "burned" early at a Checkpoint until the 3.2 mile mark. Got it???
Also listed are mileage Resets...adding un-ridden mileage adds time to your schedule, which allows you to get back on time when you're late or to take a break.
Clock/Watch: Important: You must set your clock so that it reads exactly 9:00:00 at your start time...which is the "Key Time" for your minute.
Example: If you are rider # 11A, at exactly 9:11:00 (real time) your clock should be set to read exactly 9:00:00 as you leave the start. By the way, once you start you'll only refer to the minutes and seconds...you can ignore the hour!
> As you ride, set a pace so that your time matches up to the mileage. For example, at 8.8 miles (at 24 mph) you should be at minute 22. If your clock reads 20 you're 2 minutes early. That's not good so slow down a bit! If your clock reads 24 you're 2 minutes late, also not good, so pick up the pace! And let the experts worry about the seconds, just try to stay within the minute!
Odometer: No odometer? No problem! There will be sufficient Major Turns that have their mileage posted on both the Route Sheet and tacked up on a tree or post along the course. For example: Consider a turn at 8.7 miles, a Left onto a Dirt Road. When you make that turn, check your clock. If you're close to on time, it should be coming up on 22 (21:45 to be exact) which is the scheduled time for 8.8 miles at 24 mph...just a tenth away...and where there could be a Checkpoint.
> So here's a hint: If you don't have an odometer, stay close to "on time" at the Major Turns...and you'll do just fine!
Rules: A draft of the Enduro Rules that will be used for this event has been posted on the AHRMA web site for download. Take the time to read them, these are just some of the basics. So give it a try, enjoy the Vintage friendly course and HAVE FUN!
Richard Colahan
1969 V1225
Upper Black Eddy PA