Dear riders;
I’m piloting a new ECE process and I’d be very keen for experienced ECE riders to try it out;
It is now possible to ECE an event directly from the calendar page of the event you wish to extend. Note that ECE's may be entered even after the closing date of the calendar event. In order to view the ECE button you need to first login to AUK using your normal AUK number and password. When you click the “ECE this event” button a form opens which is similar to a DIY application form, and the calendar and your details are all pre-filled,
All you need to do is
1. Select the extra distance
2. Enter the start and finish points of the ECE and the total extra distance (this may be longer than the Additional distance selected but will give you a greater time allowance if it is longer)
3. You may upload a gpx track if you wish, this will deem the ECE to be by mandatory route so you will need to submit a completed gpx file as close to this as possible after the ride
4. In the Other Information you can specify if you REQUIRE a paper brevet card otherwise it will be assumed you are using gpx validation (we are working on a drop down box elsewhere on the form for the purpose). You may also enter additional intermediate controls if required, and also a google maps link (a google maps link just indicates the controls and minimum distance between them, you are free to take whichever route between them you wish). And anything else you might want to add
5. Finally hitting the Submit ECE route will generate a form that will be emailed you myself and you. You will not receive any further communication unless there is a problem with the route.
Please follow the Paypal payment instructions incorporated into the form (the fee has risen to £4 in line with DIY’s but covers the return postage of a paper brevet if required). You may of course print out the form that is emailed back to yourself and post it with a cheque if you prefer but there is a surcharge of £1 for cheque payment ie total £5
Hope you like the new system and find it easier. In due course all the entry forms for ECE's using the current process will be taken down with a single generic page advising the new entry process above.
Thanks!
