2023 2 Up 10 Mile TT Series
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Check with the promoting club for their entry requirements before the event. Many clubs are not accepting on the day cash payments.
The SCCA Mower Mec series consists of a number of Type B Time Trials which are organised and promoted by association member clubs.
SCCA is not the race organiser for the other events and the creation of the league based on club events does not imply the SCCA is the event organiser. Queries regarding Race Organisation should be addressed to the promoting club.
Each club organisers their TT in line with CTT rules and regulations.
Members of SCCA Association Clubs and Private members of the SCCA* will be allocated points for each ride based on their finishing position. These points are aggregated through the season to provide a league place for each rider. The SCCA only organises events where is it specifically noted as the promoting club.
*SCCA is an association of Cycling Clubs. Private membership is only available in special circumstances. The aim of the SCCA is to support the Association member clubs and enhance their Time Trial offering to their membership.
Event Calendar
| Round | Date | Day | Course | Distance | Start Time | Promoting Club |
| 1 | 17/03/24 | Sunday | D32/10 | 10 | 09:00 | North Shropshire Wheelers |
| 2 | 09/05/24 | Thursday | D1/11 | 10 | 19:00 | Paramount CRT |
| 3 | 19/06/24 | Wednesday | D310/1 | 10 | 19:00 | Hafren CC |
| 4 | 09/07/24 | Tuesday | D10/5c | 10 | 19:00 | Mid Shropshire Wheelers |
| 5 | 16/07/24 | Tuesday | R10/6B | 10 | 19:00 | Ludlow CC |
| 6 | 17/07/24 | Wednesday | D310/4 | 10 | 19:00 | Wrekinsport CC |
| 7 | 23/07/24 | Tuesday | K21/10B | 10 | 19:00 | Bridgnorth CC |
The Mower Mec 2-Up Series sees pairs of riders working their way around a selection of courses at all points of the County compass, urging each other on. With times taken on the second rider to cross the line a good working partnership is essential to gain points, which are awarded in three categories. Overall, Women’s and Mixed Pairs. In each case there’s a brace of trophies to be won in this best 5 from 10 Series, with 20 points awarded for a win descending in 2 point steps down to 2 for finishing in each category. To accumulate points towards those trophies or medals rides must be with the same partner, with all events taking place over 10 miles.
The need to work as an efficient team key to success, with most pairs recording faster times than they could solo thanks to spurring each other on and gaining a rest through drafting when at the back.
How often riders change over is dependent on that team – for some it’s done on feel, with the following rider taking over when the front one starts flagging; whilst with others it’s based on a fixed time taken by glancing at a bike computer. Others might play to the strengths of the individual riders, with a stronger rider taking longer turns on the front or a climber going to the front at every rise in terrain. The beauty of the format is that as pairs get used to each other’s styles they usually become more efficient due to familiarity, so riding several events is beneficial. But above all if you haven’t ridden the format before most riders report what great fun it is. Don’t miss out.
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Mower Mec 2 Up Series – how to win
The SCCA Mower Mec series consists of a number of Type B Time Trials which are organised and promoted by association member clubs.
Each club organisers their TT in line with CTT rules and regulations.
Members of SCCA Association Clubs and Private members of the SCCA* will be allocated points for each ride based on their finishing position. These points are aggregated through the season to provide I league place for each rider. The SCCA only organises events where is it specifically noted as the promoting club.
*SCCA is an association of Cycling Clubs. Private membership is only available in special circumstances. The aim of the SCCA is to support the Association member clubs and enhance their Time Trial offering to their own membership.
The 2 Up format is tremendous fun and this Series has proved both very popular and highly competitive in previous years. All events take place over 10 miles, with riders encouraging each other on and switching places at regular intervals. Riders attempting the format for the first time are often surprised at how fast they are compared to their solo time. This is due to the drafting effect when sitting behind another rider and riders bringing the best of efforts out of each other.
All pairs from SCCA member clubs automatically qualify for points, whilst Shropshire-based riders of non-affiliated clubs can also join in by taking out private SCCA membership. For 2021 there are 9 rounds. Points awarded from a pair’s highest scoring 5 rounds from the Series count towards the cumulative positions in each category; which must be gained with the same partner to accumulate. If a rider competes with a separate partner that is treated as a separate set of points, with points awarded over three categories:
- Overall
- Women’s
- Mixed Team
Points are awarded in each category as follows:
- 20 points for a win, 18 points for second down to 2 points for finishing
Gold, Silver and Bronze County medals are awarded in each category, with the winners also holding a matching pair of annual trophies each.
A tie results in both (or all) tied teams being awarded the higher points, so for instance two teams tying for runner-up spot: both receive 18 points.
Non-affiliated riders are welcome to compete, although they will not qualify for points. If a team includes one affiliated and one non-affiliated rider they will not qualify for points. Pairs do not have to belong to the same club, but will gain points as long as both riders are affiliated.
Note that from 2022 a fixed or flashing front and red rear light are COMPULSORY when starting as is the wearing of a helmet. No helmet or lights, no ride due to need to comply with insurance conditions.
https://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/documents/index/guidance
Time Trial Course can be downloaded from our website click here