ROAG rumours

Rumours abound that ROAG is taking over EMBA. This is nothing more than a rumour, presumably started by one person passing a remark, and as in the Whisper Game, rife amongst cyclists; this has become contorted, changed and now considered to be gospel.

The only part that ROAG has to play in EMBA is as one of the affiliated Clubs.  This means that ROAG are subject to all the rules and regulations to which all Clubs are subject, having signed the agreement between EMBA and Tongaat Hullett.

For the record, to obtain a licence via ROAG, a cyclist must be a member of ROAG CLUB.   Having a ROAG number by virtue of having participated in a ROAG race does not qualify or enable a cyclist to apply via ROAG.  As for all Clubs, once a ROAG cyclist qualifies for an EMBA permit he/she will be issued with an EMBA-specific bike board, in the same way as all other Clubs. A ROAG board is not valid on TH land.

Existing permit holders are free to move between Clubs, without losing their permits. However, please remember that the renewal must come via your Club and must be counter-signed by the Club confirming your membership.

New applicants will be dealt with on a strictly first-come-first-served basis, and this will be administered by Margie.  Clubs will have to submit the applications and they will then be dealt with as and when spaces become available.  Current licence holders have until 30 November to renew. From 01 ecember, any licences not renewed, will become available for new applicants.