DSMRA CORNERMAN SYSTEM |
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What is it? |
This is the system that DSMRA predominantly uses on our rides, it allows
you to go out on a ride without actually knowing where you are going and
you dont have to use any maps. Think of it as a kind of elastic chain that
moulds and forms its way untill it reaches its destination. A cornerman
system can be maintained for as little as 2 riders to many, more details
below.
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| Lead Rider: |
In charge of the ride, he determines where the cornerman are, the
direction of ride, stopping points and what to do when there are
problems.
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| Sweep Rider: |
The Last rider in the group. he is in charge of sweeping the ride, waving
you on, back-tracking missing riders, helping with broken bikes and injuries
and also responsible for informing the Lead Rider of problems. The Lead
Rider and the sweep are kept in contact via two way radios.
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| Cornerman: |
The cornerman is just a rider who has been put on a corner by the Lead
rider. The Lead Rider will tell the cornerman which direction to point
his bike in. The cornerman will then point the bike in that direction
and stay there untill the Sweep comes and urges him on.
All riders approaching the cornerman will see the direction of the bike
and go that way. If someone misses a corner then the cornerman will
inform the sweep when he arrives, the sweep will the go and find the
missing person.
You must stay at the corner untill the sweep urges you on, failure to do
this results in the whole system breaking down. Sometimes you can be
waiting on a corner for a long time. The system is foolproof as long as
the cornerman does his job.
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| Rider: |
You just start the ride and follow the cornermen untill you reach the
Lead Rider. He will then make you a cornerman, so everybody else passes
untill the sweep arrives. He will urge you on and you can start riding
again.
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How it works |
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When the lead rider determines a change of direction that could
be missed or confused by following riders, he will stop and
indicate to the rider behind him to become the cornerman at that
point.
The cornerman will then remain and signal to other riders the
direction taken by the lead rider.
The cornerman must
remain at that point until he is given the signal (horn/wave),
from the approaching sweep rider to rejoin the trail.
Always follow the trail in front of you; do not take any
sidetracks, major or minor unless indicated by a cornerman.
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THIS IS A RECREATIONAL RIDE, NOT A RACE
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