The Big Beat for Hospice, which will see a group of musicians playing in unison to songs of all styles for over 48 hours, will begin on at 1pm Friday 31 October and finish at 4pm on Sunday 2 November at the Villa Marina Promenade Suite. The timer, which is seen at many local events such as the End to End mountain bike and walking challenges, the Ramsey Marathon and numerous cycling events, is synonymous with challenging endurance events and we are thankful to all at Manx Timing Solutions for their support whilst we drum up funds for Hospice.” The Big Beat for Hospice committee member Martin Rigby stated: “We are happy to announce our technical partnership with Manx Timing Solutions which will help keep the drummers informed and motivated whilst we play and also to inform the general public of just how long we've been playing for. There is strictly no campfires or ground-based BBQs permitted for safety reasons.The Big Beat For Hospice endurance drumming event has announced a partnership with Manx Timing Solutions which will provide timing equipment to display the length of time the drummers have been playing for. There will be port-a-loos on site for the duration of the event and we have the use of the farm fields opposite the venue for camping and parking. What facilities are available at the venue? You will be advised during the race briefing what time you must have lights fitted and when they must be switched on. Yes, at night, you must have a red rear steady light, a white front light minimum 5W halogen equivalent. Owing to the size of the venue there will be no dedicated marshal stations around the course. Are there Marshals?Įach rider is designated as a travelling marshal and is required to report any incidents to any of the race officials and assist if necessary. Yes, the course is well marked out with barrier tape, directional arrows and barriers to stop you going the wrong way.
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Our results software is capable of providing you with a total team lap count and time as well as individual lap count and times. There are a number of remote timing points strategically placed around the course to record your passing. Each rider is issued with an individual race number which contains the timing chip (multiple numbers can be purchased for additional bikes). We use state of the art timing equipment supplied and operated by Manx Timing Solutions. Only one rider per Pair or Team permitted to be on the course at any one time. Pairs and Quads ride in relay, it is down to you how many laps each rider does before handing over the ‘baton’. The event is open to Solo, Pairs and Quads (team of 4). I’m entering as part of a team, what are the requirements? We have a limited number of trackside ‘serviced pit areas’ available to hire, these are covered 3m x 3m portals and come with power, light, table and chairs. It is amazing how having someone to feed you and give you info on where you are in the event can help you dig deep. It is always advisable to have some form of support crew, often referred to as ‘pit bitches’, especially if you intend to ride for the duration. More details on this will be announced nearer the time. There will also be a hot food van on site serving the usual sausage and bacon baps, chips and other hot food specials. Yes, the event is renowned for its delicious home-made food options courtesy of St Thomas’ WI. See current IOM border restrictions Will there be food available during the event? * Island COVID-19 border restrictions permitting. There are a number of accommodation options available only a short distance from the event venue.* Travel is predominantly by boat, from Liverpool or Heysham, operated by the Isle of Man Steam Packet. We would recommend coming at least two days before the event as our sign-on is held the evening before. I’m planning on coming over to ride the event. Expect highs as well as lows, especially if you intend to ride for the duration but the important thing to remember is that you only have to do what you feel able to do. The event is, without a doubt, going to ‘ challenge you’ regardless of your fitness level. No! The only requirement is that you complete at least one lap of the course within the 24 hour period.