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Smiler wrote:But you look so fetching in yellow Nick, bring out your eyes....

Its a fair old ride this one - does it have to be the same TEC all day? If the vest were to be swapped does that complicate matters..? Just an idea

fairly new to the role but i dont mind starting easy (:))) TEC...?

Hi Taz,

Northing complicated. TEC is short for Tail End Charlie. The guy, or girl, at the back (Tail End) who is the marked last person through so in theory once they're through or at a destination, everyone will be there. It works so long as junction markers do their job, and stay put until the TEC come's through. The TEC will either pass and then allow that junction marker to pass or slow down and give them time to pull off in front of himself.Kind of keeps every one between a leader and a sweeper upper if you like.
Hope that helps and hasn't complicated the idea. It really is very simple.
You coming along to the RTTB and / or friendly ride 8th July??

Nick.

If you do decide to change the TEC mid route, please make sure everyone is made aware of the change. With more people wearing dayglo bibs out of choice these days its sometimes possible to mistake the TEC if you don't know he/she has changed over.
Thanks ;)

badgerKDD wrote:If you do decide to change the TEC mid route, please make sure everyone is made aware of the change. With more people wearing dayglo bibs out of choice these days its sometimes possible to mistake the TEC if you don't know he/she has changed over.
Thanks ;)

It could be worse, we could follow the wrong people and end up in the middle of nowhere!!! like i did last year

badgerKDD wrote:If you do decide to change the TEC mid route, please make sure everyone is made aware of the change. With more people wearing dayglo bibs out of choice these days its sometimes possible to mistake the TEC if you don't know he/she has changed over.
Thanks ;)

Good call Badger.

If there are any changes to be made please find me as I need to know what's going on so we don't misplace anyone.
ta

billinom8s wrote:If there are any changes to be made please find me as I need to know what's going on so we don't misplace anyone.
ta

Would it make your life easier if anyone who's interested/ offering to be TEC to PM you Si? Then you can organise any change overs, who,where, etc. beforehand?

Just a thought

Sorry, REALLY didnt mean to cause a fuss!

I was only thinking aloud really, that its a long day for just one person to 'duty' all day. OF COURSE this needs to be sorted prior to ride taking place.. If you need another TEC at any point, I'm happy to do it (20+ leatherclad arses to follow, hard life eh? )

Smiler wrote: (20+ leatherclad arses to follow, hard life eh? )

I expect a few of them have been called that before but not all of them

Count me in lads, im up for this one. Il be waiting in truro

I'm not too sure if i can make this now.... Bloody work....
But i'll keep you updated!!

Red5 wrote:Hi Taz,

Northing complicated. TEC is short for Tail End Charlie. The guy, or girl, at the back (Tail End) who is the marked last person through so in theory once they're through or at a destination, everyone will be there. It works so long as junction markers do their job, and stay put until the TEC come's through. The TEC will either pass and then allow that junction marker to pass or slow down and give them time to pull off in front of himself.Kind of keeps every one between a leader and a sweeper upper if you like.
Hope that helps and hasn't complicated the idea. It really is very simple.
You coming along to the RTTB and / or friendly ride 8th July??

Nick.

I'm gunning on both TBH. i'm all in hope

Zx6rNinja wrote:Count me in lads, im up for this one. Il be waiting in truro

Ahem!! And ladies!!

Smiler wrote:

Zx6rNinja wrote:Count me in lads, im up for this one. Il be waiting in truro

Ahem!! And ladies!!

So are Kate and Kelly coming then ...............














...................................I think I'm gonna regret saying that!!!

Dont go thinking that batting your lashes at me will get you outta trouble Badger! I'm gonna come down to Pixieland and spank your ass!!