Committee Alan McLean Posted October 28, 2011 Committee Report Share Posted October 28, 2011 guys Just an early warning that you will need either a BC race license OR a medical certificate to compete in the gran fondo. A medical examination is carried out routinely on most amateur sports people in Italy so membership of a national body is accepted as proof of fitness and this is extended to international ( UCI/BC) licences, even though we don't get examined. we took along doctors' letters to the campagnolo event and never expected them to get looked at but they were scrutinised at registration. If you are not a BC member then you can phone or pm Duncan or me for advice on getting a letter. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions duncan thomson Posted October 29, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Alan, I have looked out my Special medical examination gloves, the long ones over elbow I got from a vet friend. Now who's first, form an orderly queue it also will stop any sleep touch* completely Duncan * Unknown in any Medical textbook, but I wouldn't wish to deny its possible existence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Cents Thanks for the kind offer of help however I would rather pay 80 quid for a race licence rather than a marigold touching toes examination mind you it brings back school day memories Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 29, 2011 Author Committee Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Three completely unrelated points for information only: 1. Your own GP (if they have any sense) is entitled to charge 30 quid minimum for a medical report for non-NHS work (Nicola Sturgeon does not yet support Gran Fondo participation in her battle to improve the nation's health.) 2. Some riders have been alleged to print out their own "medical reports" with fictional header, doctor's names and signatures. This would be dishonest and I could not possibly endorse such behaviour. 3. The people at the sign on probably can't read medical English very well, are very keen for you to have a good time and need to process 11000 riders in one go. Do you think they will try and contact a doctor in the UK at 0600 on a Sunday morning to ask if the medical letter is genuine? I think Duncan can put his gloves away. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Does it matter when the certificate is dated Alan? My athlete like fitness now might not be the same now compared to super athlete in March etc. Er...probably answered my own question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Committee Alan McLean Posted October 29, 2011 Author Committee Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 I suggest you ask your "doctor" to date your letter as you see fit. 1/4/12 may be reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted November 1, 2011 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I suggest you ask your "doctor" to date your letter as you see fit. 1/4/12 may be reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Hi, I asked Dante about the certificate and his reply was: Yes, if you have a medical certificate for each persons can you send me it, otherwise send me a cycling number (club or team national cycling card) Waiting to find out if I can scan and e-mail him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Regarding licences, if you have one, feel free to give me your number. Grazie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I've confirmed with Dante regarding this. He's after a certificate....of some sort or your race licence number in either Dec or Jan. I believe new licences are issued in Jan?? If you don't think your number will change, pass it to me. For everyone else, pay a trip to your doc or get Microsoft Word on the go Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Ciao! I've been given 2 race licence numbers so far. Darryl sent me his 'doctors' letter which I forwarded to Dante. Passed with flying colours so can be used as a template? Remember to change the names to protect the innocent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Ritchie, Hoping to get a race licence in January. Will get the details to you or a copy of my (ahem) certification to you then M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted December 10, 2011 Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 Fantastico! If the licence numbers are issued at the start of Jan(?), it should be fine. Dante only said Dec or Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Hi folks, As we're nearly into Jan, can I remind you that I need either your race licence number or (some sort) of 'doctors certificate'. So far I have: Licence numbers Paul McD Richard Greg Billy Alan Tom DavieB Mark Doctors letter Darryl Paul C Chung Al Me Grazie Ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Richie Licence number 883942 How's the training do you have a turbo ? If yes do 15 warm up and then sit at an effort of 8 .5 if 10 is max effort if turbo has power reading note it do this for 30 mins and then cool down for 15 its supposed to increase power but its a good effort for when you are indoors Ciao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted December 29, 2011 Report Share Posted December 29, 2011 Cheers Billy. Yeah, I have a turbo and have been home alone for a couple of days ...except I'm currently run down with a cold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hi folks, Hope you're all well. Trying to fight off a cough/cold before I can get on the bike again Just to let you know that I've been in touch with Dante, asking about the certificates/race numbers etc. I asked if he needed them by a certain date and he said it would be better before January 9th So....if you've got a number, please send it to me. I'm phoning my doctor tomorrow. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al yuille Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hello from sunny Sydney. Can someone get me a "doctor's" cert or email me the template ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Tom Hill Posted January 3, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Hi Richie Licence number 885786 Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavieB Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Richie, Licence number is 824137. Cheers, Davie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark O Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 Ritchie, Sent you a text with my licence number. Shocked to discover BFC still had me on their system from last century,1997/98 eek! just in case you don't get the text Lic. No. 420030. Cheers M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Cross Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Hi folks, I've sent numbers/letters away to Dante but haven't heard anything from Duncan. I see that he was last on the forum a week ago. Does anyone have a contact number for him and could send him a text or something? Thanks, Ricardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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